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Focus on young violent perpetrators: What helps against the spiral of aggression?
In Neu-Ulm, anti-aggression training helps young people recognize violent behavior and develop non-violent perspectives.
Focus on young violent perpetrators: What helps against the spiral of aggression?
In Germany, the number of violent young people is increasing alarmingly: According to police statistics, the number of violent acts among 14 to 18 year olds has increased by 28 percent in the last four years, and even by 36 percent among those under 14 years old. This worrying development is also evident in Ulm, where a 16-year-old youth, named Amet to protect his anonymity, has repeatedly appeared for violent crimes. After he brutally attacked a passenger on public transport, the court ordered him to take part in anti-aggression training offered by the city of Ulm in cooperation with the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB). schwaebische.de reported.
The courses aim to show young people non-violent coping strategies, especially in a group of peers. The anti-aggression training consists of eight units, including boxing training and confrontation with personal experiences in order to identify and address the cause of the aggressiveness. Coach Ralf Rossmanith explains that personal fate and social pressure often play a role, while Jochen Heilemann adds that isolation during the pandemic is another factor that has contributed to the increase in acts of violence. Amet has begun to understand that violence does not offer a respectful solution, but does not open up any perspectives for him in life asb-ulm.org explained.
A path to a non-violent future
The anti-aggression training is intended to give participants the opportunity to reflect on themselves and take responsibility for their actions. In a protected environment, the young people learn that their anger can be a sign of frustration and learn to express it without violence. The training not only offers practical skills, but also emotional support to analyze and deal with the causes of aggression. Despite the challenges that many participants bring with them, the goal of the program is to accompany them on a life path free of violence and to open up positive perspectives for the future.