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Germany warns of child abuse protection gap starting in April

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Federal authorities and the Hessian state are urgently warning about a critical lack of protective measures for children beginning next month, following recent legislative changes that have created loopholes despite increased funding from 2019 to March this year. The BKA has highlighted how these gaps could leave minors vulnerable before new regulations fully implement safeguards across all regions and institutions in April.

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    The Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA), the State of Hesse, and other state authorities warn about a significant protection gap regarding child sexual abuse starting in April.
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    Authorities are urging parents to take proactive steps now rather than waiting for new regulations or police interventions that will only be effective from next month onwards.
[Mar.20, Mar] (implied context of 'ab April') 'Abilities' and authorities warn about insufficient protection against child sexual abuse starting in the upcoming period defined as next month.