Sexual assault in the Viennese swimming pool: Girls in danger!

Sexual assault in the Viennese swimming pool: Girls in danger!

A shocking incident caused excitement last Sunday in the Laaerbergbad in favorites. In the popular Viennese swimming pool there were alleged sexual assault on a group of young girls. According to meindezirk.at are supposed to be five men between the ages of 31 and 41, who between 15 and 16 years old are approached in the wave pool and surrounded them.

In a explosive incident, a girl was even treated sexually attacked. Fortunately, the girls managed to free themselves from the impressive situation and immediately alerted the lifeguard who immediately informed the police. When they arrived, the officials found two suspects, but they vehemently deny the allegations. However, the girls were able to remember that they were part of the surrounding group of men, even if they could not say with certainty whether the two men were actually responsible for the attack.

reaction of the authorities

The two suspects have now been reported for sexual harassment, but are at large. The investigation continues and many are wondering how such an incident could occur in public space. The Laaerbergbad is usually a place of relaxation and pleasure.

Surveys and studies show that such attacks are not common, but unfortunately not extraordinary. According to a representative study by the Austrian Institute for Family Research in 2011, 74.2% of the women surveyed have stated that they were sexually harassed in the course of their lives. In particular, unwanted touches and sexual offers are frequent experiences, such as the official figures on sexualgewalt.at

social dimension

These incidents are part of a major problem in society. Statistics show that many women out of shame, fear of reactions or lack of trust in the authorities often do not provide any ads. Over 90% of women who have experienced sexual violence were attacked by male perpetrators. The number of unreported cases is high, because many are ashamed to talk about the violence suffered.

These events should not only give the affected people, but for the entire society. It is up to all of us to contribute to an environment in which such attacks are not tolerated. The incident in the Laaerbergbad remains a reminder that any form of sexual harassment is unacceptable and must be combated. Further information and support for those affected are on Wien.orf.at Available.

It remains to be seen that the ongoing investigations will lead to clarification of the incident in the Laaerbergbad and a awareness of sexual violence in Austria will be promoted.