Funding for Facilities of the Counseling and Support Network for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence, and for Victims of Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation and Forced Marriage

This funding program of the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern supports non-profit and public institutions that operate a comprehensive aid and intervention network for people affected by domestic and sexual violence, stalking, human trafficking for sexual exploitation, or forced marriage. The funding aims to ensure and further develop the care of these groups of people by specialized facilities within Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.

The funding focuses on the operation and specific services of facilities that serve victims of violence and human trafficking. This includes a wide range of supportive activities, from providing protection and accommodation to comprehensive counseling, intervention, and coordination services in the areas of violence prevention and victim protection.

The funding is provided in the form of non-repayable grants, which represent significant financial support for the operation of specialized counseling and support facilities in the context of violence prevention and victim protection in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. The amount of the grant varies depending on the type of facility and includes both personnel and material expenses.

To receive funding, applicants and the facilities to be operated must meet specific legal, conceptual, and personnel requirements. These include submitting an approved concept, qualification requirements for personnel, minimum standards for the facility, and municipal co-financing for certain counseling centers.

The application process for this funding program is annual, with applications for the following year to be submitted by the end of September. Applications must be submitted in writing to the State Office for Health and Social Affairs, accompanied by detailed financial and organizational plans. The allocation of funds is made at the discretion of the authority within the framework of available budget funds.

This funding program is based on a specific guideline from the Ministry of Justice, Equality and Consumer Protection Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. This guideline regulates the granting of subsidies for the facilities of the counseling and assistance network and forms the legal framework for the entire funding measure.