"Obstacles in Enacting Violence"
Project 'DIALOGisch' Aims to Enhance Trust and Dialogue in Düsseldorf
In a bid to address the unique challenges faced by Muslim women in cases of domestic violence, the 'DIALOGisch' project was launched in Düsseldorf, Germany. The initiative, which brings together experts from the city's protection and support system, aims to improve the interactions between Muslim women and the police.
At the heart of the project is the development of a culturally and religiously sensitive dialogue format. This approach is designed to help police and support staff better understand the Islamic cultural and religious contexts, thereby fostering trust and improving communication with Muslim women victims.
The project is based on extensive research and documentation of the experiences of Muslim women who have faced domestic violence and have had contact with the police. The insights gathered from these interactions help identify the cultural, religious, and social factors that impact the willingness or ability of these women to report violence and cooperate with the police.
The 'DIALOGisch' project is not just about improving police response. It also seeks to enhance support structures for Muslim women victims of domestic violence. By incorporating perspectives from Muslim communities and experts, the project aims to make police services more accessible and responsive to the needs of minority groups.
One of the key focuses of the project is building trust. This is achieved through training programs for police and support staff, which equip them with the skills to engage in culturally and religiously sensitive dialogues.
Practical questions were addressed during discussion rounds, including targeted information provision on support services. The dialogue program is set to be piloted in Düsseldorf next year.
Thorsten Fleiß, head of the Düsseldorf Police's Directorate of Threat Management/Operations, underscores the importance of the exchange for domestic violence cases. Dr. Tim Lukas, head of the research group in the field of Population Protection, Disaster Relief, and Object Security at Bergische University Wuppertal, also emphasizes that results from practice provide important clues on how trust in the police can be strengthened.
In essence, the 'DIALOGisch' project is about bridging gaps between Muslim women victims of domestic violence and police authorities through culturally aware dialogue, ultimately aiming to improve protection, trust, and support for these women within the public safety system in Düsseldorf.
The 'DIALOGisch' project, focused on bridging gaps between Muslim women victims of domestic violence and police authorities, aims to enhance support structures and develop a culturally and religiously sensitive dialogue format. This approach is not only about improving police response, but also about building trust and fostering better understanding of Islamic cultural and religious contexts.
By incorporating perspectives from Muslim communities and experts, the project aspires to make police services more accessible and responsive to the needs of minority groups, thereby strengthening trust in the police and improving communication in cases of general-news like domestic violence. The dialogue program, set to be piloted in Düsseldorf next year, also emphasizes the importance of targeted information provision on available support services.
