Violence and migration: The role of young men in criminalistic discourse

Violence and migration: The role of young men in criminalistic discourse

The discussion about violence and especially about knife power in Germany has gained intensity in recent years. Especially after incidents that cause a stir in public, the topic is often viewed from different perspectives. A central concern is the question of how nationality and origin of the perpetrators are perceived in these contexts.

An essential point that researchers and Goldenbaum show is the demographic composition of the immigrants. He notices that the proportion of young men among immigrants is considerably higher than in the German general population. This group, regardless of descent or origin, is statistically most frequently involved in criminal acts. Goldenbaum points out: "If more grandparents and fewer young men in Germany were, the crime in this group would be significantly lower."

media perception and social stereotypes

Media reporting also contributes to the perception of those acts of violence. Goldenbaum explains that the media are increasingly and more detailed about violent offenses that affect immigrants. In contrast, a comparable act in which people of German origin are involved is often treated less intensely. This distorted reporting increases existing stereotypes and thus contributes to the stigmatization of certain population groups.

at a time when public awareness of crime and violence is sharpened, it is important to distinguish between different forms of knife violence. The Syrian-German cultural association in Magdeburg has also recognized this. Goldenbaum emphasizes that it is crucial to differentiate between youth crime and terroristically motivated acts of violence. Mixing these phenomena can lead to an inappropriate generalization and push the causes into the background.

approaches to prevention of violence

Goldenbaum, which works as head of the Salam specialist and advice center, is committed to prevention measures based on a well-founded analysis of the talent. "We must not summarize everything under the term knife violence. The contextualization of the deeds is of central importance," he emphasizes. It is important to focus on the perpetrators and the cause of their actions instead of putting the deeds themselves or the weapons used. This enables targeted steps to prevent prevention.

Overall, it can be seen that the discussion about knife power and the associated criminal acts in Germany is complex. The consideration of the demographic factors and the critical examination of medial reporting are decisive in order to develop a better understanding of the problem and to initiate appropriate measures for prevention.