Points of contact
Have you experienced (sexualized) violence and don't know who you can talk to about it? Are you unsure whether you have experienced an abusive situation? Has someone hurt, shamed, humiliated or insulted you? Do you feel alone with what you have experienced? Then remember: you can get advice and support! You are not alone. If you need support because you have experienced or witnessed violence, you can turn to the following contact points:
Confidants in university sports
If you experience or observe boundary violations, discrimination and/
or sexualized violence in university sports, do not hesitate to contact our confidential counsellors. You can contact us either in writing by email or by leaving a voice message on our answering machine. Use the method of your choice to describe your concern or request for feedback. We will get back to you within 48 hours with a proposed appointment for a meeting (whether in person on site, by zoom or by telephone). We will, of course, treat your request confidentially and without recrimination. - E-Mail: safesportuni-mannheim.de
- Mobile: 01520 282 40 05
Credit: IFSAnja Riehm
Credit: IFSViola Münch
Our approach
When you get in touch with us, we will meet you without any blame. We value your personality, your background and your personal boundaries. It is important to us to consider and support each person and each case individually. We want to support you according to your needs and will not do anything without first obtaining your express consent. Of course, we will not share your case internally in order to protect your confidentiality.
Who can contact us?
We are primarily available to people in university sports who have been affected by sexualized violence, have observed assaults, suspect sexualized violence or are looking for advice on how to deal with this issue. If you find yourself in such a situation, please do not hesitate to contact us in confidence. In addition, we offer help with any misconduct (unprofessional or inappropriate behavior, violations of ethical standards, bullying) and discrimination (any form of disadvantage based on origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, class, disability or other protected characteristics).
What happens in the initial consultation?
Once you have contacted us, we will get back to you within 48 hours with a proposal for an appointment. Depending on your wishes, this can take place in person, over the phone or digitally. You can tell us about your concerns in the initial meeting. Together we can find out what you need and how we can support you. We will not do anything without your consent. If you feel the need to take action with us after an initial consultation, various set-ups for follow-up appointments are possible.
What can you expect from us?
As confidants, we are trained in the basics of sexualized violence, how to act in case of suspicion and how to deal with those affected. As we are not trained trauma therapists, sex therapists or psychologists, we see ourselves primarily as a first point of contact to clarify internal conflicts, to support you and, if necessary, to refer you to external authorities. If you feel the need to take action after an initial meeting with us, we can arrange various follow-up appointments. We will then also discuss the extent to which anonymity and options for action go together.
In order to uncover perpetrators and possible strategies, we will discuss and document cases anonymously as confidants; no names or details will be mentioned that could point to your case.
Points of contact at the University of Mannheim
- Contact persons for sexual harassment at the University of Mannheim: Alexandra Zimmermann & Prof. Dr. Georg W. Alpers
- Psychotherapeutic university outpatient clinic for individual, couple and group therapy
- for administrative, library and university IT staff: Equal Opportunities Officer, Andrea Horn
- for students: AStA Equal Opportunities Department or Queer im Schloss
Independent advice and contact points in Mannheim
Weisser Ring (Außenstelle Mannheim): Beratung und Unterstützung bei sexualisierter Gewalt und Missbrauch
(Weisser Ring (Mannheim branch): Advice and support in cases of sexualized violence and abuse)
Phone: 0711/90713990
E-Mail: mannheimmail.weisser-ring.de
Website: mannheim-baden-wuerttemberg.weisser-ring.deDie Psychologische Beratungsstelle Notruf und Beratung für sexuell misshandelte Frauen und Mädchen e. V.
(The psychological counseling center Notruf und Beratung für sexuell misshandelte Frauen und Mädchen e. V.)
Phone: 0621/10033
E-Mail: teammaedchennotruf.de
Website: maedchennotruf.dePLUS Rhein-Neckar e. V.: Angebote und Beratung zur Vielfallt von sexueller Orientierung und Geschlecht
(PLUS Rhein-Neckar e. V.: Services and advice on the diversity of sexual orientation and gender)
Phone: 0621/33 621 10
E-Mail: beratungplus-rheinneckar.de
Website: plus-rheinneckar.deweact: Community-bassierte rassismuskritische Anlauf- und Beratungsstelle
(weact: Community-based contact and advice center critical of racism)
Phone: +49 157/54 74 76 -37 oder -36
E-Mail: beratung-weacthildegard-lagrenne-stiftung.de
Website: weact-gegenrassismus.de/de/beratungsstellen/Independent advice and contact points nationwide
Safe Sport e. V.: Unabhängige Ansprechstelle für Betroffene sexualisierter, psychischer und physischer Gewalt im Sport
(Safe Sport e. V.: Independent contact point for victims of sexualized, psychological and physical violence in sport)
Phone: 0800 11 222 00
Website: ansprechstelle-safe-sport.deHilfetelefon Sexueller Missbrauch
(Sexual abuse helpline)
Phone: 0800 22 5530
Website: hilfe-portal-missbrauch.deHilfetelefon Gewalt an Männern
(Help hotline for violence against men)
Phone: 0800 1239900
Website: maennerhilfetelefon.de