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Child abuse; victim counseling and reporting
The Police Officers for Victims of Crime (BPfK) at the police headquarters advise victims of child abuse. Reports are made to the police.
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Has your child been beaten or otherwise physically abused?
Go to the police with your child immediately after you have discovered the injuries.
If you need to see a doctor, have the injuries confirmed by the doctor and bring the medical certificate with you when filing the report.
The Police Officers for Victims of Crime (BPfK) at the police headquarters will be happy to advise you.
Required documents
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Identity card or passport
Fees
Advice from police officers for victims of crime and the filing of reports are free of charge.
Legal bases
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§§ 223 ff Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)Straftaten gegen die körperliche Unversehrtheit (Körperverletzung)
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Child abuse; victim counseling and reportingThe Police Officers for Victims of Crime (BPfK) at the police headquarters advise and support victims. Reports are made to the police.
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Child abuse; witness counseling and filing chargesThe Police Officers for Victims of Crime (BPfK) at the police headquarters advise witnesses of child abuse. Reports are made to the police.
Status: 06.06.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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