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The counsellors at N.I.N.A. e. V. manage the telephone consultation hours. They have training in educational science, psychology and therapeutics and are familiar with the particularities of elite sport. They offer you a safe space to put your experiences into words and find initial help.
Prefer to write an email? The contact persons Gitta, Nadine and Ulli from Anlauf gegen Gewalt are here for you and will answer your written messages. Together you can explore options and ways forward. At your request, they will also support you over a longer period of time.
After initial contact via telephone or email, you can contact a therapist if you desire . You will determine your needs together in an initial consultation. On request, they will refer you for local therapeutic support.
After making initial contact via telephone or message, you can contact a lawyer if you desire. Together you will determine your needs and possible next steps in an initial consultation.
Gitta, Nadine and Ulrike are experts in the field of violence and abuse in sports.
The counsellors from N.I.N.A. eV are specialists with training in psychology, therapeutics and educational science. They listen to you and can offer you an initial professional assessment of your situation and give you specific advice on how to proceed. You can remain anonymous when you call.
You have landed on this page and, in doing so, have already taken a big step forward. However, we still understand your concerns. You may be wondering whether your experience is severe enough. The answer is: any experience is worth talking to us about. We are here for you. We take you seriously.
Anlauf gegen Gewalt operates independently of associations and clubs. We know that it takes courage and effort to deal with experiences of violence and abuse. Therefore, the only boundaries that count for us are yours.
If desired, you can also contact us anonymously and retain full control at all times. You determine which steps you want to take and at what pace.
You can reach the specialist counsellors at N.I.N.A. by telephone and the contact persons at Anlauf gegen Gewalt in writing. In an initial consultation, you will determine your individual needs together. You then decide how and whether to proceed. If you wish, we can refer you to initial legal or psychotherapeutic counselling. . Our contact persons Gitta and Nadine will remain available for you and will accompany you at your request.
There are no costs for you.
Anlauf gegen Gewalt is an initiative of Athleten Deutschland e.V.. Its establishment and operation were made possible thanks to grants from two foundations.
Active and former national squad athletes can contact Anlauf gegen Gewalt and take advantage of the services offered by the contact point.
Relatives and/or persons who have observed violence and abuse in elite sport can contact Anlauf gegen Gewalt to speak to our contact persons about possible further steps they can take independently.
The contact persons at the contact point are your confidential advisors. This means that nobody will find out about your contact with Anlauf gegen Gewalt without your express wish. If you wish for us to approach your association, this would be done in close coordination with you via Athleten Deutschland e.V.
You can report to Anlauf gegen Gewalt if you have
Anlauf gegen Gewalt is an initiative of Athleten Deutschland, the independent representative of German national squad athletes. Together with our members, we fight for the world's best framework conditions that offer you the opportunity to develop your sporting and personal potential.
In order to fill the void of an independent point of contact and provide affected athletes with quick and unbureaucratic help, Athleten Deutschland set up Anlauf gegen Gewalt ("contact to combat violence").
Anlauf gegen Gewalt is an initiative of Athleten Deutschland, the independent advocacy group of German national squad athletes. Together with our members, we fight for the world's best framework conditions that offer you the opportunity to develop your sporting and personal potential.
Because the protection of squad athletes is one of our core concerns, we founded Anlauf gegen Gewalt – the first independent contact point in elite sports. Here, those affected can put what they have experienced into words and begin to cope with what has happened. Anlauf gegen Gewalt is external to any association structures but is, nevertheless, at home in sports. Our commitment to combating violence and abuse goes even further. Athleten Deutschland provided the impetus for an independent centre for safe sport, the establishment of which is anchored in the coalition agreement of the Federal Government and is to be implemented in a timely manner.
Our crisis hotline is available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. On 0800 111 0 111 , 0800 111 0 222 or 116 123, as well as online, you can always reach people who listen to you and support you.
Available by phone on 116111 and via chat, the Number for those dealing with grief will help you in any crisis situation.
In the Sexual Abuse Help Portal, you will find a helpline 0800 22 55 530 and an online counselling service for young people and adults.
0800 0116 016 or online.
0800 123 99 00 or online.
Trauma outpatient clinics offer people quick and uncomplicated psychological counselling and, if necessary, psychotherapeutic support. You will find a nationwide overview here.
Hospitals offer emergency medical assistance and confidential securing of evidence after violent offences. No report is made to the police. Hospitals in your area can be found on the Internet using the keywords »Medical care after violent offences« and your place of residence.
