# German youth and professional prevention initiatives

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/german-youth-and-professional-prevention-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-28T06:34:40.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Germany is implementing various regional prevention and training programs targeting youth and professionals. In Schwerin and Wiesbaden, educational initiatives have expanded to address substance use and digital risks, specifically focusing on cannabis, alcohol, nicotine, and social media through collaborative efforts between health departments, police, and social networks.

Other regional efforts include the introduction of an ‘Anti-Mobbing-Parcours’ in Lübeck to help students distinguish between bullying and conflict, as well as medical professional training in Saarland focused on child welfare risks and occupational health and safety.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Various social and professional prevention programs announced in Germany

New prevention and training initiatives are launching in Germany, including medical seminars in Saarland and an anti-bullying program for schools and youth workers in Lübeck.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/various-social-and-professional-prevention-programs-announced-in-germany

### 2026-10-08: German schools expand addiction prevention programs for youth

German schools in Schwerin and Wiesbaden are expanding addiction prevention programs, specifically targeting cannabis education and social media risks for older students.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/german-schools-expand-addiction-prevention-programs-for-youth

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