Grenzgebiete (Border regions) - EinTritt ins Glück (Stepping into happiness)

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Member State involved: Germany

Organisations or State agencies involved: Theaterpädagogische Werkstatt gGmbH, Landesstelle Jugendschutz Niedersachsen

Type: Education

Description of the initiative:

Grenzgebiete is a sexual abuse prevention program for young people from 12 to 16 on the subject  of sexual assaults among teenagers. It is a cooperation between the Theaterpädagogische Werkstatt gGmbH and the Landesstelle Jugendschutz Niedersachsen.

There are four components:

  1. The play "EinTritt ins Glück". The performance is followed by group work with drama teachers.
  2. A training program for social workers and teachers to sensitize them to the topic and to show them options how to handle it. The participants learn how to speak about sexual assaults and how they may prevent them.
  3. An information event for all those who are responsible for kids and teens. They learn how to assist young people to protect themselves and to speak about their experiences with sexual violence
  4. A brochure offers information to parents and others on dealing with a person concerned and gives an overview about counseling services.

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