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Advocates criticize the government's decision to end the fund supporting victims of childhood sexual violence without a clear successor in place.

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Der Schatten von einem Mann und einem Kind in der Dämmerung
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Overview

  • The German government plans to shut down the Fonds Sexueller Missbrauch (FSM) by 2028, with no replacement yet established.
  • The FSM, created in 2013, has provided tailored financial support for over 33,500 survivors of childhood sexual abuse, including therapy and relocation assistance.
  • Critics, including the federal abuse commissioner Kerstin Claus, argue that ending the fund without a successor disregards survivors' needs and sends a harmful political message.
  • The Federal Court of Auditors flagged the fund as non-compliant with budgetary regulations in 2024, prompting the Ministry of Family Affairs to propose its termination.
  • Advocacy groups and experts demand a legally secure replacement, emphasizing the fund's critical role in addressing gaps left by other support systems.