High demand observed for the emergency ambulance service at Bremen-Mitte Hospital
In the heart of Bremen, a specialized service has been established to support victims of violence, particularly those affected by domestic or gender-based violence. Known as the Violence Protection Ambulance, this initiative aligns with the goals of the Istanbul Convention, an international treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women, which Germany ratified in 2017.
The Violence Protection Ambulance offers immediate medical assistance, psychological support, and connects victims with legal and social services. The ambulance is a project within the Bremen State Action Plan "Implementing the Istanbul Convention - Protecting Women and Children from Violence".
Dr. Saskia Etzold and Ramona Rohlwing are key figures in this initiative. Dr. Etzold is responsible for the legal medical examination and photographic documentation, while Ramona Rohlwing is in charge of referral counseling and linking victims to counseling services.
Victims of violence can contact the ambulance by phone from Monday to Friday between 8:30 and 15:00 at (0421) 497 73920. Alternatively, they can send an email to [email protected].
The ambulance complements services offered by gynecology and the Prof. Hess Parent-Child Center, benefiting both adult and minor victims of domestic violence. In most cases, victims of violence contact the information desk at the Central Emergency Room and are then picked up by Rohlwing. The ambulance's location close to the emergency room is an advantage for severely injured victims who need immediate medical attention.
Since its establishment, over 90 victims of violence have contacted the Violence Protection Ambulance. Dr. Etzold and Ramona Rohlwing have sent out over 13,000 information materials and given over 50 lectures to raise awareness about the service. The documentation is stored for up to ten years, allowing victims to make a report at a later date.
The funding for this project comes from the Senator for Health, Women and Consumer Protection, with a budget of 1.2 million euros for the setup phase until 2026. The Violence Protection Ambulance is part of a larger effort to create new offers or expand existing ones nationwide since the ratification of the Istanbul Convention in Germany.
For precise and up-to-date details on key services, funding sources, and official contact details of the Violence Protection Ambulance in Bremen, it is recommended to consult the official Bremen city or Senate websites, or organizations directly involved in implementing the Istanbul Convention in Germany. Further information about the Violence Protection Ambulance is available at www.gesundheitnord.de/gewaltschutzambulanz.
- The Violence Protection Ambulance, a project within Bremen State's Action Plan, focusing on men's health, women's health, sexual health, and mental health, offers immediate medical assistance, psychological support, and connections to legal and social services.
- In health-and-wellness matters, the Violence Protection Ambulance, an initiative that aligns with the Istanbul Convention, provides care to both adult and minor victims affected by domestic or gender-based violence.
- Furthermore, general-news sources might cover updates on the Violence Protection Ambulance, including crime-and-justice aspects related to the work of this service in addressing and combating violence against women and children.
- To support its operations, the Senator for Health, Women, and Consumer Protection provides funding for the Violence Protection Ambulance, with a budget of 1.2 million euros intended for the setup phase until 2026.
