Silent alarm app: Police warn of the increase in relationship violence in the district of Neunkirchen

Von WOM

In the district of Neunkirchen, there are currently alarming data on domestic violence. By the end of October 2023, 133 people had already been affected by violence in relationships. These figures raise fear that even more people could be affected by the end of the year. In order to help victims better, the police recommend using the "silent alarm app".

This mobile application enables users to demand discreet help in dangerous situations without attracting the perpetrator's attention. The app simply works: In an emergency, a button can be pressed, which then sends help to previously defined contacts. Such technologies are particularly important because they represent an additional security measure and give the victims of violence a voice.

Current situation of victims of violence

The worrying statistics on domestic violence in the region have attracted the attention of the police. The increase in violent incidents makes it clear how important it is that those affected are made aware of available help offers. The police authority sees the provision of this app as a step to offer the victims of support in critical situations.

The role of the police is to actively react to such developments and to inform the population about preventive and supportive measures. The use of technology, as in the case of the silent alarm app, is an example of how to find solutions at a time when domestic violence is still a taboo.

The increase in awareness of this type of aid can help to encourage more people to use help in critical situations. In the hectic world in which we live, the pressure on people who are caught in violent relationships can be enormous. It is therefore important that the public in question is informed about their rights and knows that there is support.

Detailed information on the silent alarm app and its use can be found in an article on www.meinbezirk.at .