Security on the shelter Josi: Facts on incidents and social work

Security on the shelter Josi: Facts on incidents and social work

The forecourt of the “Josi” shelter on Josefstädter Straße keeps causing discussions. Passers are sometimes uncomfortable because they hear about reports of "problematic situations" around the accommodation. At the last meeting of the district council, this topic was taken up by the ÖVP, which made an inquiry to clarify the security situation. But is there actually a reason to worry?

The Greens immediately criticized the People's Party and claimed that it did not adequately appreciate the important work of the roof. The ÖVP, in turn, rejected these allegations and praised the employees on site. In order to be able to better assess the situation on the forecourt, Mein area asked the police and those responsible.

police not confirms incidents with passers -by

The police said that there were no incidents between passers -by and the people there. However, there is an increased number of missions in the region. "These mostly concern conflicts within the marginalized groups," said police spokesman Markus Dietrich. The police are regularly active in the area and also take on controls, which does not only have to do with arguments.

In addition to the police, the employees of the shelter "Josi" are also active on the forecourt. According to a spokeswoman for the Social Affairs Vienna (FSW), it is about being visible and offering support. It is important to know that not all people who are there are homeless. Many only need different types of help that are to be made accessible through social work.

social work and preventive measures

Additional support offer the teams from "Sam Flex" and "Change", which work on site. These institutions work closely with the police to be able to react quickly in critical situations. "If there is danger in default, we inform the police or the rescue", the FSW is emphasized. Nevertheless, attempts are made to de -escalate in advance.

Mayor Martin Fabisch (Greens) also expressed a positive statement about the employees and the cooperation between the institutions. He also found that he was not aware of any incidents with passers -by. In the warmer months there would be increasingly operations, which could be attributed to the high temperatures and the associated loads.

Overall, there is little reason to worry about the security at the forecourt of the “Josi” shelter. The regular presence of the police and social workers should help keep the situation under control and to react quickly to any conflicts. For more information, a detailed article on www.meinbezirk.at more detailed insights into the topic.