Volume 10 (2024), Edition 1

The Federal Court of Justice (“BGH”) has clarified the much stricter requirements for placements in addiction treatment facilities under sec. 64 of the German Criminal Code (StGB), which have been in force since 1 October 2023. Pursuant to sec....

The belief in a just world is assumed to promote confidence and mitigate anxiety. Accordingly, the conviction that the world is a just place may also protect from fear of criminal victimization. However, the relationship between this belief and...

In this article, the current developments of the general social services of the youth welfare offices are examined regarding the professional focus and case numbers over the past years. The situation during the Covid pandemic is also taken into...

The scope of family court decisions in child protection proceedings in cases of imminent risk of child abuse and neglect is undoubtedly very large. In Germany, psychological experts often provide important insights in child protection proceedings....