Legal Framework
(§
8a SGB VIII)
Uncertainty is often great: What am I allowed to do? What must I do? The Federal Child Protection Act (§ 4 BKiSchG) and the SGB VIII provide clear guidelines.
Your Mandate for Action
If you perceive "significant indications" of danger:
- Observe & Document: Write a memory protocol. Immediately. Details fade quickly.
- Do not act alone: Inform the management. The responsibility lies with the institution.
- Youth Welfare Office: A report is made after internal risk assessment.
⚠️ The real danger is inaction.