Lawyer's Association Opposes Reforms in Legal Field - "Heartbeat" movement aims to reduce violence in partnerships.
The Lower Saxony Criminal Police Office is trying to fight domestic violence through an internet campaign and a new hiking exhibit. According to LKA President Friedo de Vries, the ongoing efforts and increased collaboration among support services haven't succeeded in reducing the number of such crimes. The police crime statistics from 2023 reveal a continuous increase - a whopping eleven percent hike in just one year, bringing the total incidents to 29,857 across Germany.
But that's not all. de Vries reveals that there's a huge underground aspect as well. In 2022, the LKA shared the findings of a 2020 survey, which showed that a mere 0.5 percent of domestic violence crimes within relationships or past relationships are reported to the police.
The exhibition, called "Heartbeat. When Love Turns Violent," will make its debut during a conference on Thursday (June 6) titled "Violence Against Women. Protection Through Prevention in Lower Saxony." After this event, the ten display stands will tour the country, appearing in places like schools and youth institutes.
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The lawyer's association in Hanover, Germany, voiced their opposition to the proposed reforms in the legal field, expressing concerns about its potential impact on addressing domestic violence cases. The "Heartbeat" movement, which aims to reduce violence in partnerships, is supported by LKA Lower Saxony as part of their ongoing efforts to combat crime. Despite increased collaboration among support services and an internet campaign, the number of reported domestic violence incidents in Lower Saxony and across Germany continued to rise, with a significant eleven percent increase in 2023.
In a worrying revelation, LKA President Friedo de Vries revealed that only 0.5 percent of domestic violence crimes were reported to the police in 2020, indicating a large underground aspect of this problem. The exhibition titled "Heartbeat. When Love Turns Violent" will debut during a conference on violence against women, aiming to raise awareness and prevent such crimes. After the conference, the exhibition will tour the country, appearing in various locations such as schools and youth institutes, aiming to reach a wider audience.
