Cuts threaten psychosocial care of traumatized refugees

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Die geplanten Kürzungen der Bundesregierung in der psychosozialen Versorgung von Geflüchteten könnten fatale Folgen haben. Bereits jetzt erhalten nur 3,1 % der Betroffenen die benötigte Unterstützung. Der Berufsverband Deutscher Psychologinnen und Psychologen (BDP) warnt vor dem Verlust lebenswichtiger Versorgungsstrukturen und appelliert an die Bundesregierung, ihre Verpflichtungen zu erfüllen. Erfahren Sie mehr über die Auswirkungen dieser Maßnahmen auf traumatisierte Menschen und die Gesellschaft.
The federal government's planned cuts in the psychosocial care of refugees could have fatal consequences. Only 3.1 % of those affected receive the required support. The professional association of German psychologists (BDP) warns of the loss of vital supply structures and appeals to the federal government to fulfill its obligations. Learn more about the effects of these measures on traumatized people and society. (Symbolbild/MB)

Dangerous cuts for traumatized refugees! In the middle of an unprecedented humanitarian crisis, the federal government plans to drastically shorten help for people in need of protection. Terrifyingly, the funding should be reduced by shattering 50 %! This means that many traumatized refugees who are already fighting at the limit could lose their only access to urgently needed psychosocial support.

Berlin, September 17, 2024: According to the nationwide working group of the psychosocial centers for refugees and victims of torture (BAFF), only 3.1 % refugees have received adequate treatment. This is alarming! Already last year the professional association of German psychologists (BDP) pointed out these serious grievances and described the planned savings as irresponsible .

an unsustainable condition!

The coalition agreement promised to secure psychosocial care for mentally polluted refugees and to better support vulnerable groups. But if the funds are shortened in November, there is a risk of a devastating step back! traumatized people could lose their often only access for vital help. "Germany does not comply with its obligations," warns the pension report of the Baff.

These dramatic cuts have not only fatal consequences for those affected. The psychosocial centers in Germany are already on the verge of their capacities. A further deterioration would lead to the discharge of specialists and plunge the help system into an existential crisis. Recording stops could be the result.

hidden costs for society

A current study by the German Institute for Economic Research impressively shows that savings in this area would drive up the health costs and other social expenses. What does the Federal Government think? This policy cannot be the way!

The BDP is reproducing the withdrawal of these catastrophic cuts and is committed to ensuring financial support together with welfare associations and the umbrella organization of PSZs. "It is the task of the state not only to offer refugees an asylum, but also a perspective for their future," said the Bdp.

The professional association of German psychologists e.V. (BDP) represents the interests of around 11,000 members who are involved in all areas of activity. Let us not allow your voice to be ignored in politics!