Feb 19 • 12:52 UTC 🇩🇪 Germany FAZ

Schools and Daycare Centers: Many Abuse Victims Are Not Compensated Due to Ignorance

Many victims of sexual abuse in schools and daycare centers in Germany are not receiving compensation due to a lack of awareness about insurance benefits.

The Federal Government Commissioner for Child Sexual Abuse, in an interview with FAZ, highlights significant issues regarding the compensation of abuse victims in schools and daycare centers. Despite an increased sensitivity toward sexual violence in both private and public institutions, cases continue to occur, and the victims suffer lifelong trauma resulting in the need for psychological and medical treatment. Many institutions are unaware that sexual abuse is legally recognized as a workplace accident, which leads to failures in reporting incidents to the relevant accident insurance funds. The article notes that this lack of knowledge among childcare and educational institutions undermines the support systems that should be in place for victims of such traumatic experiences. Obligations exist for these institutions to report incidents, but the reality is that many fail to do so, leaving victims without essential support and compensation that they are entitled to. This suggests a gap in training and awareness regarding the legal obligations and the processes available to assist victims. On May 25, 2011, a subgroup of the government-initiated round table on sexual abuse already documented these issues, indicating that the need for comprehensive reform and better awareness among educators and caregivers is long overdue. The ongoing neglect of these responsibilities raises questions about the effectiveness of current measures to protect and support victims within educational settings, highlighting a critical area for policy review and intervention.

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