Angebote des erzieherischen Kinder- und Jugendschutzes

As part of the protection of children and young people, measures are offered to protect them from danger.

The term "child and youth protection" refers to a wide range of regulations and measures that help to protect children and young people from dangers to their well-being. Young people are entitled to healthy mental, physical and psychological development as well as protection from physical and emotional neglect, maltreatment and sexual abuse.

There are potential risks in many different areas of life, such as alcohol, tobacco and drug consumption, as well as the misuse of medication, eating disorders and other addictive substances.
Children and young people are also threatened or affected by violence in all its forms, from which they need to be protected.
Due to technological developments, there is also a risk of harm from the media, including the internet, computers and music.

Further information is also available at www.kinderrechte.rlp.de under the heading "Children's rights".

Youth protection:
Local youth welfare offices
public order offices
Local police stations
jugendschutz.net

Child protection:
Local youth welfare offices
Local offices of the Child Protection Association (see telephone directory under Child Protection Association)
The following institutions in the "Ratgeber Familie", section "Addresses":

• Child protection services of independent organizations
• Child protection center Mainz
• Marriage, family and life counseling centers
• Educational counseling centers
• Social therapeutic counseling center of FEMMA e.V. Mainz and counseling centers for sexual violence against girls