Reasons meet street work: Deutschlandsberg loses important contact point!
Reasons meet street work: Deutschlandsberg loses important contact point!
After eleven years, the end is: the street work offer in Germany is discontinued. The reason for this is massive reductions in state funding, which was reduced by around 80 percent. This drastic measure affects not only Deutschlandsberg, but also about 40 social clubs in the entire Styria. The austerity course in the social area, is responsible for the current state government and in particular by the State Council for Social Affairs, Mario Kunasek from the FPÖ, ensures lack of understanding and concern among the population. Critics such as the KPÖ club chairwoman Claudia Klimt-Weithaler accuse the government of accepting a "painful loss for many young people".
The street work in Germany was the only point of contact for young people aged 14 and over in the region. This not only offered help and support for young people in difficult situations, but was also an important part of the regional social network. In view of the new framework conditions, a further operation of the mobile youth social work is simply no longer possible, as shown in a report on 5min.at.
Criticism of social cuts
The closure in Germany is not an isolated case. In other areas of youth social work, the pressure is increasing due to cuts. Organizations such as IJAB e.V. draw attention to the genetic engineering need to provide needs-based means in order not to further endanger child and youth welfare. Many sponsors face existential challenges if the financing is not secured ( youth welfare portal ).
In view of the current development, it becomes clear that the discussion about social expenditure and its planning is more urgent than ever. The distribution of the funding must be reconsidered in order not to endanger valuable youth work. The current state increases the voices that demand to reconsider these cuts and instead increase the funds.Legal framework for young people
In this concerning situation, it is also important to point out the legal framework for young people. According to Social point south , young adults up to the age of 21 have the right to an adult in the event of an agreement. This can be chosen itself, which in the past was important support for many young people. However, the upcoming closures of social institutions make it all the more important to know and use such rights.
The effects of these cuts will be felt in the coming weeks and months, not only in Germany, but nationwide. The future of youth welfare is on the brink, and it remains to be hoped that those responsible will take this influence seriously and counteract them in good time.
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