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Sexual violence against children and adolescents in educational institutions is a widespread and still taboo phenomenon. It is difficult for the victims to speak about the acts they have suffered and to communicate with other people about them, usually for decades. The meanings of speaking and silence are discussed and the conditions that can lead to overcome silence are analyzed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In diesem Beitrag wird der finnische Tangotanztourismus unter Berücksichtigung des Konzeptes des verkörperten Raumes (Low 2003) und des Raumverständnisses von Lefebvre (1991) auf den vielschichtig miteinander verbundenen Ebenen von Körper, Kultur und Raum analysiert. Die finnische „Kultur der Schweigsamkeit" wird in diesem Zusammenhang im Besonderen betrachtet. Methodisch werden hierbei sowohl Interviews mit Expertinnen und Experten, teilnehmende Beobachtung als auch die Auswertung von Filmmaterial herangezogen. Im Ergebnis zeigen sich vielfältige Wechselwirkungen von Körper, Kultur und Raum, die zusätzlich Potenziale für den finnischen Tangotanztourismus aufzeigen. Summary: In this paper, Finnish tango dance tourism is analysed, taking into account the concept of embodied space (Low 2003) and Lefebvre's (1991) understanding of space on the multi-layered interconnected levels of body, culture and space. The Finnish „culture of silence" is considered in particular in this context. Methodologically, interviews with experts, participant observation and the evaluation of film material are used. As a result, a variety of interactions between body, culture and space emerge that reveal additional potential for Finnish tango dance tourism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Silent Language: About the Importance of Silence Both in Individual Therapy and in Groups To be silent in the presence of the analyst or the group is anything but being alone, because silence has a place and an opposite; someone who is silent and listens. The mutual silence opens up a private space for the patient in which they can concentrate on themselves without external distraction. Silence also implies that answers to the patient's pressing issues cannot come from the analyst or members of the group. Instead, we stand by the patient's side and listen so that over time they can find out for themselves what they have not up until now known or understood. Silence is an important part of our work and often leads to more than words could ever do. It serves the patient as a helpful deepening and listening to their innermost being. With the support of theoretical considerations and case studies from my treatments, I deal with the meaning of silence and its emotional effects, both in individual therapy and in groups. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: This article describes the current state of research concerning the fate of mentally ill people in the psychiatric hospital of Klagenfurt am Wörthersee during the era of National Socialism (NS). Sterilization based on the 'Erbgesundheitsgesetz' (genetic health law) deportation to the Castle of Hartheim near Linz, transport to Klagenfurt and killing in the departments of the hospital are documented. This knowledge is to be given to the relatives. Method: Encouraged by diverse public work activities relatives of victims of NS euthanasia sought contact with the department to discover the fate of relatives. Touching meetings with the relatives took place. Results: Since January 2011 the contacting relatives, their motives and the meetings have been protocolled and in this study an attempt is made to give an initial characterization of these people. Conclusion: This approach of a reconstructive biographical work together with relatives of the victims is presented as a proactive duty of psychiatric institutions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article proposes -- following the intuitions of M. Picard -- a phenomenological view of silence in the human context. It indicates the multidimensional significance of the central concept. Even the negative implications of silence are considered from a historical and existential point of view. At this point the considerations move into an explicitly theological realm: Christ himself brought about the redemption of mankind quite often without saying a word. At the end, this fundamental Christian truth is applied for developing fundamental guidelines for the celebration of holidays in general and the liturgy of the Church in particular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information about reading rooms in libraries. The purpose, arrangement, and use of reading rooms is explored and discussed, as are issues of silence, user comfort, and technological offerings. Scanning, copying and printing resources are described, along with suggestions for the use of laptop computers. Special lighting settings for different types of reading rooms are also noted. Photographs of options for tables, chairs and audio-visual display settings are presented.