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mpower offers comprehensive support and advice for those affected by right-wing, racist, and anti-Semitic violence in Rheinland-Pfalz. With individual case counseling, legal assistance, and educational offerings, mpower advocates for an open, solidarity-based society. Confidential, independent, and flexible.
m*power: Support and Counseling Against Right-Wing, Racist, and Anti-Semitic Violence
editKey Products and Services
editm*power is a Mobile Counseling service for victims of right-wing, racist, and anti-Semitic violence in Rhineland-Palatinate. The organization offers comprehensive support and counseling for individuals and groups affected by such forms of violence. The main services include:
- Individual and Group Counseling: m*power provides a safe space where victims can talk about their experiences and receive emotional support.
- Legal and Practical Assistance: The counseling includes information about legal options, accompaniment to appointments with the police, in court, with doctors, psychologists, and lawyers, as well as support in applying for compensation benefits.
- Networking and Solidarity: m*power refers to other counseling facilities and advocates for public solidarity upon request.
- Educational Offers: The organization offers training and further education on topics such as racism criticism and victim perspective for organizations, institutions, and groups[2][4][5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of m*power is to support victims of right-wing, racist, and anti-Semitic violence and help them process their experiences and regain their agency. The counseling activities are based on the following values:
- Confidentiality and Anonymity: Counseling is conducted confidentially and anonymously upon request.
- Independence: m*power operates independently of authorities and is politically and confessionally neutral.
- Flexibility and Outreach Work: Counseling takes place on-site and flexibly according to the needs of the victims[2][4][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editm*power is closely connected with the counseling network against right-wing extremism in Rhineland-Palatinate and is supported as part of the federal program "Live Democracy!" by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth. The sustainability goals include:
- Documentation and Prevention: m*power collects and documents incidents of right-wing, racist, and anti-Semitic violence to carry out prevention work and raise public awareness.
- Networking and Cooperation: Through membership in the Federal Association of Independent Counseling Centers for Victims of Right-Wing, Racist, and Anti-Semitic Violence (VBRG e.V.) and collaboration with local and national networks, comprehensive support and the establishment and expansion of independent counseling structures are promoted[2][4][5].
m*power actively advocates for the promotion of an open and humane society and provides valuable work in supporting and protecting victims of right-wing, racist, and anti-Semitic violence in Rhineland-Palatinate.