Police Advises Thousands of Children and Youth - Saxony-Anhalt's Youth Counselling Cuts Crime with 20,000+ Success Stories

A youth counselling service in Saxony-Anhalt has supported thousands of young people since its launch. Between 2021 and 2025, the programme delivered over 8,800 sessions for young individuals and more than 2,000 for families and professionals. In total, it reached over 20,000 people across the region.

The service was created to tackle repeat and escalating offences among young offenders. It provides early social and educational support to children, adolescents, and young adults suspected of crimes. The goal is to address the underlying causes of their behaviour and help them integrate into society.

Over 5,000 young people in Saxony-Anhalt have avoided court convictions through the programme. Instead, they received sustainable social integration or alternative probation measures. The service also links young offenders with further aid programmes to prevent reoffending. The team operates from 15 main locations, with additional outreach sites set up as needed. Currently, 21 staff members run the service, though four positions remain unfilled.

The police youth counselling service has made a measurable impact in Saxony-Anhalt. By offering targeted support, it has helped thousands of young people avoid criminal records and reoffending. The programme continues to expand its reach through local and outreach sites.