Prevention event against the Loverboy method in Amberg on July 17th!

Prevention event against the Loverboy method in Amberg on July 17th!

Amberg, Deutschland - In Amberg, an important educational event for the so-called "Loverboy method" will take place on July 17th. This form of human trade aims to push young people - mostly women and girls - into sexual exploitation by targeted manipulation. According to Middle Bavarian news is the main feature of this method that is a perpetrator are supposedly romantic relationship to gain the trust of their victim.

The LoverBoy method uses modern means of communication such as social media and online games to specifically address younger people, reports Womenrechte.de . The perpetrators use manipulative techniques, including the so -called "lovebombing", in which they play real feelings to their victims to build emotional bonds and thus take control. Minor victims are often affected who can easily catch the perpetrators.

In order to counteract this threatening development, the educational project offers materials for schools so that teachers and students can react to warning signs in good time. These materials are available both as a PDF and available in the TDF shop. Teachers: Among other things, a booklet for preparing and follow-up of teaching units is received via the Loverboy method.

The broader context of combating human trafficking

The LoverBoy method is part of a major problem: human trafficking and sexual exploitation are an urgent topic in Germany. The National Action Plan (NAP), presented by Federal Minister of Justice Dr. Marco Buschmann aims to improve the structures to combat these serious crimes. As the Federal Ministry of Justice , the action plan includes measures for prevention, criminal prosecution and international cooperation.

A central point of the NAP is the protection of particularly vulnerable groups and young people. Federal Family Minister Lisa Paus emphasizes the need to comprehensively protect and support these people. With increased networking between the federal, state and civil society actors, effective measures to clarify and combat human trafficking should be taken.

The actors in the regions, especially in Amberg, play a key role. Prevention work and enlightenment are essential to sensitize adolescents against the background of changing digital communication forms and to protect against dangerous manipulations. The upcoming event in Amberg could thus make a valuable contribution to this poverty debate and security -relevant topic.