Help with Boundary Violations, Sexual Harassment, and Violence
Have you experienced something at our youth center or in the café that felt wrong, uncomfortable, or like a boundary had been crossed? Have you been (sexually) harassed or pressured? Or are you unsure how to interpret a situation?
Then you can reach out to us at any time. Our social workers will listen to you, take your experiences seriously, and help you figure out what to do next. You decide for yourself what you want to talk about. All conversations are kept confidential.
We say no to sexual harassment and violence.
Every person has the right to sexual self-determination, physical integrity, and respect for personal boundaries. Sexual harassment, boundary violations, and sexual violence have no place here.
We want everyone at our youth center to feel as safe as possible. That’s why it’s important to us that everyone treats one another with respect, looks out for one another, and respects each other’s boundaries.
What is sexual harassment or sexual violence?
Sexual harassment and sexual violence include all unwanted acts of a sexual nature that are hurtful, intimidating, humiliating, or inappropriate. These may include, for example:
- uncomfortable or intrusive stares
- sexist, sexual, or suggestive comments
- unwanted messages, images, or videos with sexual content
- offensive remarks about a person’s body, appearance, or sexuality
- Rumors or humiliating remarks of a sexual nature
- unwanted touching
- harassment or stalking
- pressure to perform sexual acts
- sharing intimate images without consent
- sexual assault or other forms of physical violence of a sexual nature
Important: What matters most is how you experienced the situation. If something felt wrong, uncomfortable, or intrusive, you have the right to talk about it and seek support.
What can you do?
- Take your feelings seriously!
- Talk to someone you trust.
- Document incidents and save messages, photos, or other evidence.
- Seek support from diversity or one of the other counseling centers (see below)—you don’t have to go through this alone.
- If you feel you’re in immediate danger and need help: Call the police at 110
How can we support you?
Our social workers offer you:
- a confidential conversation
- help in making sense of your experiences
- information about your options and rights
- guidance on next steps, if you’d like it
- referrals to external counseling centers or support services
We always treat what you tell us as confidential. This means we won’t share any of it without a good reason. However, if we have serious concerns about your safety and well-being, or if there is an immediate danger to you or others, we cannot turn a blind eye. In that case, we’ll discuss with you what kind of help is needed and how we can move forward together. Our goal is to support you and help keep you safe.
Write to our social workers using the contact form below, and please include your email address or phone number so we can get in touch with you. Alternatively, you can call us at +49 89 / 552 669 86 (Monday through Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
If your complaint is directed at the social workers, you can submit a report directly to the board via email: vorstand@diversity-muenchen.de
Where else can you find help?
External counseling centers for FLINTA*
- IMMA (Initiative for Munich Girls) / +49 89 260 75 31
- Frauennotruf e.V. / +49 89 763737
External counseling center for boys*: