Mobile Opferberatung
Miteinander e.V. has been providing comprehensive support for victims of right-wing violence in Saxony-Anhalt since 2001 with the Mobile Opferberatung. The organization promotes solidarity and justice through counseling, intervention, and documentation to create an inclusive society.
Mobile Opferberatung: Support and Protection for Victims of Right-Wing Violence
editThe Mobile Opferberatung, under the sponsorship of Miteinander e.V., is an organization active since 2001 that is dedicated to supporting and protecting victims of right-wing, racist, anti-Roma, lgbtiq*-hostile, social Darwinist, and anti-Semitic violence in Saxony-Anhalt.
Key Products and Services
edit- Consultation: The organization offers comprehensive consultation for victims, their relatives, friends, and witnesses. This includes advice on all questions related to attacks and threats, including legal and psychological support[5].
- Support: It supports victims in coping with the consequences of attacks, exercising their rights, and expanding their options. This includes accompaniment to the police, authorities, and court, assistance in finding lawyers and therapists, as well as in residency and other existential issues[5].
- Intervention: The Mobile Opferberatung intervenes when victims feel abandoned and supports self-organizations and initiatives that advocate for victims of right-wing violence and a solidarity-based society. This is done through consultations, workshops, and cooperative events[5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of the Mobile Opferberatung is to professionally and impartially support and protect victims of right-wing violence. The organization advocates for the rights and well-being of victims and works to promote a solidarity-based and inclusive society. Important values include solidarity, justice, and protection against discrimination and violence[5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Documentation and Monitoring: Since 2003, the Mobile Opferberatung has documented the extent of politically right-motivated violence in Saxony-Anhalt. This data serves to draw attention to central criticisms and demands from victims and to conduct public relations work[5].
- Adaptation to Nationwide Criteria: The organization has adapted its recording of threats and coercions to nationwide uniform criteria of the Association of Counseling Centers for Victims of Right-Wing, Racist, and Anti-Semitic Violence (VBRG e.V.) to ensure consistent and effective support[5].
- Fundraising Campaigns and Public Campaigns: The Mobile Opferberatung initiates fundraising appeals and public campaigns to meet specific needs of victims, such as financing dignified dental prosthetics for victims of racist attacks[5].
The Mobile Opferberatung is a central anchor for the support and protection of victims of right-wing violence in Saxony-Anhalt, providing comprehensive consultation, support, and intervention while advocating for a just and solidarity-based society.