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Numerous specialist agencies are committed to providing affected people with information, help and protection. On this page, we present important institutions and networks in North Rhine-Westphalia. Find out what these agencies do and how they can support you.

The North Rhine-Westphalia State Prevention Council (LPR NRW)

The State Prevention Council of North Rhine-Westphalia is a body set up by the state government and made up of experts from several departments of the state government, organizations, associations and clubs that are active in the field of crime prevention in North Rhine-Westphalia.

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Work with perpetrators of domestic violence

The term perpetrator work refers to work with male perpetrators of domestic violence. The core objective of perpetrator work is to put a sustainable end to violent behavior in order to improve victim protection and violence prevention.

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Victim support requires networking - round tables against violence

Round tables are meetings at which representatives of different interest groups (e.g. authorities, institutions, associations or parties, but also affected persons) discuss a matter together and on an equal footing.

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Find an advice center near you

For help and support in the area of victim protection, you can contact the relevant offices directly. Take the opportunity to contact the relevant advice centers directly.

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