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You can find more information here:
https://www.frauen-gegen-gewalt.de/de/infothek/stalking/merkmale-und-tatsachen.html
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Stalking is punishable under section 238 of the Criminal Code (StGB): https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__238.html, insult (under section 185 of the Criminal Code): https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__185.html , threatening (under section 241 of the Criminal Code): https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__241.html , damage to property (under section § 303 StGB): https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__303.html or assault (under section § 223 StGB): http://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__223.html .
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The law on the protection against violence (GewSchG) establishes clear legal regulations for protection against physical violence, threats, harassment (stalking) by current or former spouses, and relationship partners, acquaintances and strangers and enables prompt help. The measures include (according to § 1 GewSchG):
- Contact bans: Stalkers are not allowed to contact the victim, either in person, in writing, by telephone or through third parties.
- Prohibition of approach by the stalker: he / she may only move to a court ordered radius from the home, school / university / place of work or other places.
However, such protection orders must be applied for at the responsible family court. A violation of a court protection order is punishable by law, because it is not uncommon for stalkers to ignore police instructions or court protection orders. Other legal options are civil restraining orders against the stalker.
In cases of cyberstalking, the deletion of data can be requested.
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Wegweiser e.V., with its headquarters in Böhlen, is committed to women’s and family policy and offers psychosocial help and counselling for families, parents and children. This is where you can turn if you have experienced violence: ver-ein@wegweiser-boehlen.de / 034206 — 53756. The contact details of the counselling centre against domestic violence and stalking are: Lange Str. 50, 04668 Grimma, Tel: 03437–708478, in case of emergency: 0177–3039219, FAX; 03437–708477, Email: interventionsstelle@weweiser-boehlen.de .
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The nationwide helpline “Gewalt gegen Frauen“ (Violence against Women) is a nationwide counselling service for women who have experienced or are still experiencing violence. Qualified counsellors confidentially assist those seeking help and, if necessary, refer them to local support services, such as a women’s counselling centre or a women’s shelter in the vicinity. Relatives, friends and professionals are also advised anonymously and free of charge: https://www.hilfetelefon.de/das-hilfetelefon.html