Women slain by partners or exes in Berlin since 2023: 20 fatalities reported
In Berlin, a chilling trend of partner-related femicides has claimed the lives of 20 women since 2023, according to figures from the Senate Department of Interior. The Green Party faction in the House of Representatives revealed this data in a query reported by the "Tagesspiegel," with the most recent edition.
In 2022 alone, women were victims in 9,908 cases of violent relationship crimes, which encompass offenses like coercion, stalking, and sexual abuse. Approximately 5,800 instances involved physical harm, with over 700 cases classified as severe. Men were also victims in 2,674 cases.
Last year, the Berlin police imposed 2,088 partner bans to prevent further violence within relationships. This measure entails removing the perpetrator's access to the shared residence for up to two weeks, by taking away their house key. However, police records disclose nearly 1,700 violations of the shared apartment's approach and entry ban, as stipulated in the Protection Against Violence Act.
Given these statistics, Bahar Haghaniour, the spokesperson for women's policy of the Green Party faction, expressed concern about the sufficiency of current protection measures for women. "Women in Germany face a security risk. The Greens demand improved protection against violence because it saves lives," she stated to the "Tagesspiegel." Haghaniour advocated for lengthening the partner ban duration from the current 14 days to four weeks.
Despite ongoing efforts, Berlin's battle against domestic violence continues as new cases surface, prompting calls for stronger and more comprehensive protection measures.
- The rise in partner-related femicides in Berlin since 2023, accompanied by the alarming figures of violent relationship crimes against women, highlights the need for enhanced mental health support for women in health-and-wellness services.
- The chilling trend of partner-related femicides and the high instances of violation of partner bans in Berlin, as revealed by the Senate Department of Interior and the Berlin police, underline the importance of general-news coverage on crime-and-justice issues, especially those pertaining to women's health.
- In the aftermath of the increasing partner-related femicides and the continued violation of partner bans, there is a growing need for science to delve into the root causes and develop effective strategies to address this concerning trend in the realm of crime-and-justice and women's health.
