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The Frauenhaus Darmstadt offers protection and support for women and their children who are affected by domestic violence. It is operated by the supporting association Frauenhaus Darmstadt e.V., which was originally called Deutscher Frauenring Darmstadt e.V.[4].
The main mission of the women's shelter is to help women and children in need and to enable them to live a self-determined life. The focus is on the Empowerment-Prinzip, which encourages women to become active themselves and bring about changes in their lives[3]. Through close cooperation with those affected, their self-esteem is strengthened, which has a motivating effect.
Despite the limited capacities, the women's shelter strives for sustainable support and comprehensive promotion of women and children. There are initiatives to renovate the facilities, which are realized through local support[5]. They also use art therapy as a means of emotional support for those affected[3].
The Frauenhaus Darmstadt is a valuable institution that is committed to the safety and rehabilitation of women and children in a society in which domestic violence is unfortunately still a central issue[3].
