Meisch: « Increasing banalization of violence is worried »
“The video that last week Called on social mediahas made it clear how violence can show in everyday life, ”emphasizes Claude Meisch, Minister of Education, Childhood and Youth on Monday when a new contact point for victims of violence.“ And that is probably only the tip of the iceberg. ”
In fact, the violent incident, which apparently occurred between students of the Lycée Bel-Val last week, was probably still difficult for many when Yurika Backes, Claude Meisch (both DP), Martine Drez and Elisabeth Margue (CSV) presented four government members the new Center National Poures de Violences not far from the strong plaz.
The Hilfestelle is number 3a, Val Ste-Croix near the strong plaz. Photo: Marc Wilwert
Help for children and adults
It is a novelty for Grand Duchy, as Minister of Equal Equality Yurika Backes underlines. The center sees itself as a central point of contact for all victims of any forms of violence and works in addition to existing offers such as the sacrificial outpatient clinic Umedo.
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From then on, both minors and adults will find immediate support on number 3a in the Val Ste-Croix. « There is violence everywhere, it is a reality for many women, men and children and nothing that we can close our eyes away, » said Yuriko Backes. And even if those responsible will certainly not reach all victims of violence with the offer, the message is clear: « We are there to help everyone. »
High number of unreported cases
The initiative is a pilot project, led by the Croix-Rouge, which is to be further developed in view of the first experience. It is important that the support always pursues the goal of facilitating the victims. In a safe environment, those affected should be able to take a deep breath. If necessary, you will receive first medical care, psychosocial care, legal advice and the opportunity to file a complaint with the police on site.
Whether children, adolescents or adults – the center is open to all victims of violence. Photo: Marc Wilwert
Violence knows many facets and is difficult to quantify, the police assume a high number of unreported cases. As the central director of the criminal police, Kristin Schmit, emphasizes, the number of missions due to domestic violence alone is around 1,000 a year – and these are only the known cases. « The aim is that more people find the courage to come to us, » said Schmit. Because young people in particular would often be ashamed of reporting cases of violence. In the context, Meisch emphasizes the increasing banalization of violence: « It is considered » normal ‘ » – which is why those affected may not even report. « And that worries me. »
Luxembourg already has various offers, but there has never been a central point of contact for victims of violence. Photo: Marc Wilwert
The starting point near the strong plaz
The Center National Pour Victimes de Violences In Luxembourg-Belair, Val Ste-Croix, in the back of the building, is also available in the back of the building, in which there is also a pharmacy. Its doors are open from Monday to Thursday between 5 p.m. and midnight, Friday from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the morning, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to midnight – for now how Yuriko Backes underlines: In the future, the aim of being accessible 24 hours a day in the future.
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