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Violence against women; police counseling
The 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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Have you been/are you being sexually abused or raped by your husband or partner?
Physical and sexual violence is always wrong and is also punishable within the family.
If you do not accept the violence, contact the Police Officers for Victims of Crime (BPfK).
The Police Officers for Victims of Crime (BPfK) will inform you about the course of the investigation procedure and your rights as a victim. In individual cases, they will also show you ways in which you can protect yourself from future acts of violence.
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Free advice
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§ 177 Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)Sexuelle Nötigung, Vergewaltigung
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§§ 223 ff Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)Straftaten gegen die körperliche Unversehrtheit (Körperverletzung)
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Rape; 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.
Status: 07.04.2025
Editorially responsible for prodecure description: Bayerisches Staatsministerium des Innern, für Sport und Integration
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