Kein Täter werden Germany

Type of Service:
Psychological Intervention
Is this service available in-person or online?
In person
Language:
German
Cost:
Paid by Insurances, Self-pay
Delivered By:
Therapists qualified in the diagnosis and therapy of sexual disorders
Offered By:
12 university clinics in Germany. Funded by The National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Funds.
City:
Bamberg, Berlin, Düsseldorf, Gießen, Hamburg, Hannover, Kiel, Leipzig, Mainz, München, Regensburg, Stralsund, Ulm
Country:
Germany

About the service:

“Kein Täter werden” is aimed at people with a sexual interest in children. It offers a confidential protected framework and a concept based on acceptance. Together with clients they offer to work out ways to live a legally compliant and satisfied life.
“Kein Täter werden” began in 2005 as a pilot project at the Institute of Sexology and Sexual Medicine at the Charité – Universitätsmedizin in Berlin and has since been established throughout Germany. There are 13 locations countrywide and an online help service Troubled Desire.

Who is this service for?

Don’t Offend is targeted at both individuals who have not committed an offline or online sexual offence against a child, but who are worried about doing so, as well as people who have already offended but have not come to the attention of the authorities. It is also targeted at people who have been charged and/or convicted of a sexual offence against a child and have fully served their sentence, but are worried about committing further offences. Participants of Don’t Offend must be aware of the problematic nature of their sexual impulses directed at children/early adolescents, and self-motivated to engage in therapeutic help of their own accord

How can the service be accessed?

The services can be reached by email and phone. It is recommended to contact the most convenient location directly.

To what extent is the service anonymous?

Anonymous and confidential