Tyrolean police start initiative against violence on women and girls

Tyrolean police start initiative against violence on women and girls

The Tyrolean police actively get involved in the safety of women and girls. As part of the “Together. Sure with our police” initiative, she takes part in the international campaign “16 days against violence against women and girls”. This campaign runs from November 25th, the International Memorial Day for victims of violence, until December 10th, the International Day of Human Rights.

The campaign aims to sensitize the population to civil courage. Under the motto "What can I do?" If people are encouraged to be attentive and act independently, especially if they witness to violence. Those affected should not be afraid to seek help, and it is emphasized how important it is to communicate the police when you learn about violence. A call to the emergency call 133 can be decisive.

facilities for security and support

In the active phase of the campaign, so -called "security islands" are set up in all Tyrolean districts, which are open to those seeking help from November 25th to December 10th. These contact points offer support and information about legal options as well as help offers. Some of them work in cooperation with social institutions to offer a wide range of help. The safety islands should be a low -threshold contact point for those affected and their supporters.

The campaign will be launched on November 25th with an information stand in front of the St. Anna Church in Reutte. At various locations in Tyrol, further events take place in the course of the campaign to both provide information and provide support. In Kitzbühel, Lienz, Innsbruck, Schwaz, Kufstein and Landeck, special advisory services are provided over the following days.

• 25. November: BPK Reutte, forecourt St. Anna Church, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• 27. November: BPK Kitzbühel, BKH St. Johann in Tirol, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• 28. November: BPK Lienz, East Tyrolean Wirtschaftspark, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 2. December: SPK Innsbruck, Maria Theresien Straße 49a, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• 3. December: BPK Schwaz, Stadtgalerien Schwaz, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 4. December: BPK Kufstein, foyer Ekz Kufstein, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
• 6. December: BPK Landeck, Malserstrasse area, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• 10. December: BPK Innsbruck-Land, "Jam" Saline 17 in Hall in Tyrol, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The participation of the police in this important initiative shows how crucial it is to proceed together against violence. Attention and support can be the first step to improve their situation for many. More information about this campaign and the offers are available, As can be read on www.meinbezirk.at can .