Suspected abuse in a Penzinger kindergarten. Viennese Deputy Mayor Christoph Wiederkehr (Neos) talks in the “Krone” interview about victim support, mistakes by the authorities and more child protection.
A teacher at a municipal kindergarten in the 14th arrondissement is said to have sexually abused several children. The public prosecutor is investigating four cases. It was not until more than a year later that parents were notified of the suspicion and the suspect was withdrawn and handed over internally.
Eight families have already contacted Penzinger lawyer Johannes Bügler, whose little darlings may also have fallen victim to the man. On Tuesday, a special committee met at City Hall. We spoke with Alderman for Education and Deputy Mayor Christoph Wiederkehr (Neos).
Mr. Deputy Mayor, how many suspected cases are you aware of?
In addition to the original case, the Public Prosecution Service has reported another to us. So two.
Have the experts delivered results yet?
The procedures have not yet been completed. In general it takes me too long. That should go faster.
Your authority, MA 10, left you in the dark for a year.
I am dissatisfied that I was informed so late. Then I started everything. The kindergarten management was replaced. Parents and children who want this will receive care and help.
Do you still trust MA-10 boss Daniela Cochlar? The FPÖ demands their compensation.
The MA-10 leadership must now ensure stability and restore trust in the parents. The communication was not optimal. And the FPÖ is asking a lot. I await the results of the committee I have set up. These should be available in a month.
Talking about the committee. Critics complain that there are only people who have close ties to the city of Vienna.
The ombudsman for children and youth and the Möwe association work independently, have a lot of experience and are familiar with the system.
The suspect is only transferred, not suspended.
He was immediately withdrawn from the children. Legally that was the right way. In addition, we will develop a new concept for child protection towards the autumn.
Source: Krone
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