Violence against children often has particularly serious consequences. It is therefore particularly important to recognise problems early on and to act correctly.

Child abuse leaves considerable marks on the victim both physically and mentally. It can happen in the family or through strangers. That is why each and every one of us is called upon to help protect children from these dangers.

As an adult you can actively try to prevent the abuse of children. You can only protect if you have dealt with the subject yourself. Knowledge about perpetrators, crimes and especially about victims is the first step to protect your child from them. The subject must not be tabooed in front of children. The openness of adults is important here. Talk directly to the children about possible dangers and rules of conduct for being on the move or using the Internet. Attention is another important point. There are often signals of abuse. That's why you look!

Trust the statements of children. Children rarely lie about crimes they have committed. Find out which strategies perpetrators use to pursue initial suspicions if necessary. Children cannot therefore end the abuse themselves. That is why adults are in demand. Take care of affected children, file a complaint and get help.