Minister wants to expand places in women's shelters - Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Women's Shelters Face Surge in Demand, Shortage of Space
In Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the demand for women's shelters has surged in recent years. In 2023, 225 women and nearly 250 children found refuge in the facilities, a significant increase from previous years. However, the growing need has led to a shortage of space, with many women and children unable to be accommodated in 2024.
The rise in demand is reflected in the intervention points across the region. From around 2,300 contacts in 2017, the number has climbed to 3,571 in 2023. The intervention point in Rostock has seen a 50 percent increase in requests for help since 2017, while Schwerin has witnessed a staggering 140 percent rise. Despite the increased need, the current number of women and children in shelters remains unclear due to unavailable search results.
To address this growing issue, Minister for Equal Opportunities Jacqueline Bernhardt has announced plans to expand spaces in women's shelters across the state. This year, funding of around 975,000 euros has been approved, with an additional 100,000 euros released in June 2024 to hire extra staff for intervention points in Rostock and Schwerin. Furthermore, 7.5 million euros from the investment fund will be used for barrier-free renovations and creating new accommodation capacities.
Last year, 189 women and 197 children were newly accommodated in the northeast's women's houses. However, due to spatial constraints, not all women and children in need could be accommodated in 2024. The approved funding and expansion plans aim to address this shortage and ensure that more women and children can access the safety and support they deserve.
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