I am being controlled
I am forced to perform sexual services
My passport was taken away
I am not free
I want to stop doing prostitution, but I can't
I am being blackmailed

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Who are we?

Our team consists of dedicated people with a wide range of expertise. This includes social workers, pastoral counselors, and therapists. We work closely with other aid organizations and counseling centers.

I need help!

You can reach us around the clock. We will help you out of your situation! Free and confidential.

When you call, we will ask you several questions. Every piece of information helps us.

  • Do you know where you are?
  • Can you describe the area or the building?
  • Where exactly in the building are you?
  • Are you being watched?
  • Are there multiple guards and are they armed?
  • Are you alone or do you know of others affected?
  • Are you injured?
  • Are you sometimes allowed to go out alone, e.g., to buy something?

Am I in danger?

These signs can help you determine if you are in danger.

Loverboy scheme

This method of drawing people into prostitution is well-known and often affects young girls. So-called “loverboys” are typically young men who pretend to be in love. They give expensive gifts and make big promises. Later, they talk about huge debts and problems. They need money fast. Then they lure girls and women into prostitution and force them to provide sexual services. Many people have already fallen for this trap. It’s hard to realize that the real purpose of a loverboy is to make a lot of money from the person. The love is just pretence — it’s very disappointing and painful.

Signs of a loverboy:

  • Talks about financial problems
  • Wants to keep the relationship secret
  • Isolates you from family and friends
  • Shows love but also aggression
  • Demands things you don’t want
  • Exhibits controlling behavior

What happens then?

We will bring you to safety. We have shelters whose locations are secret. You will get all the care you need, even if you have no money.

You decide what you want and what you don’t. Also whether you want to report someone. Nobody will force you to do anything you don’t want to do.

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False job promises

Did you enter prostitution because of a false job offer? Many people receive job offers from unreliable companies or individuals, mostly abroad, and hope for a perspective with a good income. These agencies, companies, or individuals pretend to be able to offer you a very good job.

For example as:

  • housekeeper
  • nanny
  • in hospitality
  • in care
  • career as a model

They promise you a lot of money. Those who accept a false job offer are often forced into prostitution in the destination country and blackmailed – for example, through threats against family members. Often, you don’t even get to the promised country. The offer was a lie. Human traffickers deliberately exploit the distress of others.

You can recognize them by:

  • The agency/company doesn’t really exist
  • You can’t find trustworthy reviews
  • You don’t receive travel documents
  • You don’t know the travel route
  • You aren’t allowed to keep your passport
  • There are high travel costs that you have to work off

What happens next?

The professionals will help and advise you. You will receive protection and support until it becomes clear how you can move forward.

If you are ready and willing, we will help you return to your home country.

If you want to stay in Germany and your home country is not safe, we will look for possibilities together with you.

Exploitation of refugees' distress

Did you have to flee your home country? Human traffickers often exploit the situation of refugees. Refugees accept help that is offered to them and place great hope in it. But they are often deceived by traffickers. Human traffickers take children and adults during their flight and promise them help.

On the journey, they are often raped and eventually forced into prostitution.

Signs of traffickers during escape:

  • Large debts arise from travel and obtaining documents
  • You don’t know the travel route
  • You are asked to hand over your passport

Crisis situation

You can reach us around the clock. We help you get out of your situation! Free and confidential. Some people consciously and voluntarily choose prostitution. For example, they finance their studies this way or think it is a quick and easy way to make money. Others are born into circles where prostitution is normal. They are sometimes offered to sex buyers even by family members and experience this kind of exploitation.

If you are affected, we are happy to help you get out and build a new perspective. Call us or write to us, and we will find a way out and help you take the first steps to a new life.

Suspicion?

We provide free and anonymous advice regarding suspicious persons or groups. Contact us via our emergency number

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