Viersen district unites to strengthen child protection through new network

A groundbreaking alliance is changing how Viersen protects its youngest. Schools, authorities, and organizations now share one mission: keeping children safe.

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2025 November 28 . 3:12 PM

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In this image we can see a group of children standing on the floor. They are wearing the safety... — In this image we can see a group of children standing on the floor. They are wearing the safety jackets and here we can see the tags on their necks. Here we can see a boy on the left side and he is smiling. Here we can see a pole on the floor and it is on the right side. In the background, we can see a few people standing on the floor.

Viersen district unites to strengthen child protection through new network

A new initiative to safeguard children has launched in the Viersen district. Called the Interdisciplinary Child Protection Network (NiK), it brings together local authorities, schools, and other organisations. The goal is to enhance cooperation and respond more swiftly to risks facing young people in the area.

The network was established in response to North Rhine-Westphalia’s State Child Protection Act (LKiSchG), which mandates stronger collaboration between institutions. All five youth offices in the district have now signed a shared agreement to formalise their existing procedures.

The agreement unites the district’s youth offices under a single framework. Regular meetings and expanded partnerships will help streamline responses to child protection concerns. Authorities aim to create a more interconnected system where information flows smoothly between all involved.