When does the workshop take place?

The workshop takes place on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 16:00 to 18:00.

Where will the event be held?

The event location is the Tüftelei in the Wissenswerkstadt Bielefeld, Wilhelmstraße 3, 33602 Bielefeld.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation in the workshop is free.

Who is the workshop suitable for?

The offer is aimed at adults, especially parents, educational professionals, and other guardians.

What topics will be covered?

Topics include sexting, cybergrooming, unwanted forwarded images, perpetrator strategies, warning signs, psychological impacts, and protection and action options.

Is registration required?

Registration through the event offering of the Wissenswerkstadt is required for participation.

Understanding Sexualized Violence in the Digital Space and Effectively Protecting Young People

Name: Sexualized Violence in the Digital Space
Start: 2026-10-16T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-16T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Tüftelei

Understanding Digital Spaces, Better Protecting Young People

Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat are part of young people's everyday life. At the same time, risks such as sexting, unwanted forwarded images, and cybergrooming arise there. The workshop Sexualized Violence in the Digital Space on October 16, 2026, in the Wissenswerkstadt Bielefeld shows how digital assaults are initiated, which warning signs are noticeable, and how protection can be achieved in one's own environment.

Practical Knowledge for Parents and Guardians

The two-hour event format is aimed at adults, particularly parents, educational professionals, and other guardians. The focus is on the digital worlds of girls and young women, as well as the effects of sexualized violence on self-image and mental health.

Perpetrator Strategies, Warning Signs, and Action Options

Participants will receive a structured overview of risk factors and typical perpetrator strategies. It also addresses the question of how boundary violations can be recognized and how adults can act thoughtfully and supportively in distressing situations.

Protection and Help in Everyday Life

Another focus is on concrete protection and action options. The workshop provides orientation on assistance and counseling services and strengthens the sense of agency in familial, educational, and social environments. Expertise, event planning, and a clear targeting of audiences combine to create a sensitive event experience with high social relevance.

Conclusion: Education that Creates Agency

The workshop combines understandable information with practical impulses for digital violence, prevention, and mental health. Those who want to better support young people and assess risks online early will experience a compact and important afternoon in the Wissenswerkstadt Bielefeld. Participation is free; registration is required.