Overview

• On July 2, police opened investigations into three separate sexual assault incidents at outdoor pools in Baden-Württemberg, including cases in Besigheim, Eltingen and Asperg.
• The ‘Sommer – Sonne – Sicherheit’ campaign launched in late May introduces the ‘Tiki’ safeword to help minors signal discomfort and seek help.
• The NEW-Gruppe’s ‘RespektPommes’ initiative has grown to 97 pools nationwide, using humorous ‘Frittikette’ etiquette rules to encourage respectful behavior.
• Municipalities have conducted professional trainings for pool staff and installed flyers, posters and themed pool-wall designs to raise awareness and guide children to support services.
• After social media criticism of a poster showing a white woman touching a Black boy with a disability, Büren’s mayor apologized for any offense and pledged to revise campaign materials.