Social Counseling Stuttgart

What Social Counseling Stuttgart does

Sozialberatung Stuttgart e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) based in Stuttgart, Germany, that delivers social services across three integrated departments: Straffälligenhilfe (offender assistance), Wohnen & Betreuung (housing and supported living), and Gewaltprävention (violence prevention). The organization serves adult and youth offenders — both in five state prisons (JVA Stuttgart, Rottenburg, Heimsheim, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Schwäbisch Hall) and post-release — alongside victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, homeless individuals, families of incarcerated persons, and at-risk youth aged 14-27. It operates six offices across Stuttgart, Waiblingen, and Esslingen, manages 61 furnished residential places across four facilities plus 28 social housing apartments, and runs a nationwide men's helpline (Männerhilfetelefon) and the Housing First Stuttgart consortium with three other social service providers.

The organization's service portfolio comprises 30+ distinct programs including prison counseling, family counseling, Nachsorgeprojekt Chance post-release support, Eltern-Kind-Projekt Chance, Betreutes Wohnen (supported housing for young adults and adults), Clean WG abstinent living, individual supported apartments, perpetrator training programs (GST, AAT, CUT ONE/XL/CONSENT, FST, Check.POINT), the men's protection program with protected apartments, victim-offender mediation (TOA), de-escalation training, the #couplegoals youth relationship violence prevention workshops, and the Nachspielzeit football-based civic education program for incarcerated youth. Digital channels include the Wire-based video counseling service and the U-Turn online counseling portal. Technology infrastructure is limited to standard web tools (Google Analytics, Maps, Web Fonts, reCAPTCHA) and the Wire encrypted messenger — no proprietary platform or AI capability is described. Quality Management has been in place since 2001.

The organization is funded through a mix of public contracts (City of Stuttgart, State of Baden-Württemberg, federal agencies including Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung), foundation grants (Vector Stiftung), donations, and modest training fees (e.g., 325 euros per participant for the violent youth seminar). It is governed by a professional executive board led by Chairwoman Sabine Oswald, with members Holger Weiß and Koc-Sellier, and a supervisory board with judicial and social service representation. Founded in its current form in 1960 with roots going back to 1830, the organization divested its vocational training subsidiary sbr gGmbH in 2015 to refocus on core social services.

Name

Social Counseling Stuttgart

Legal name

Sozialberatung Stuttgart e.V.

Website

https://sozialberatung-stuttgart.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1830

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sozialberatung Stuttgart e.V. is a German non-profit social services organization that provides offender reintegration, supported housing, and violence prevention programs across Stuttgart and adjacent districts, serving ex-prisoners, domestic violence victims and perpetrators, homeless individuals, and at-risk youth through public contracts and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services / Non-profit Counseling

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Community Housing Services (62422), Other Community Housing Services (624229)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Corrections (Probation, Parole & Reentry) (BPAIAFAE), Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD), Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Social counseling services
• Offender rehabilitation
• Supported housing
• Violence prevention programs
• Victim-offender mediation

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and charitable contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals and organizations, with dedicated donation forms on its website and a named bank account (Baden-Württembergische Bank, IBAN DE74 6005 0101 0001 2675 81). Donation purposes include general support, specific projects (Spiel.raum, Nachspielzeit, youth victim-offender mediation), and renovation of housing projects.
2. Public funding and government contracts: As a recognized social services provider (Verein der Freien Straffälligenhilfe), the organization receives public funding from the City of Stuttgart, state of Baden-Württemberg, and federal government for its programs (e.g., men's helpline funded by Baden-Württemberg Ministry for Social Affairs; Housing First Stuttgart funded by City of Stuttgart and Vector Stiftung; Nachspielzeit project funded by Bundeszentrale für politische Bildung).
3. Training and seminar fees: The organization charges fees for certain training programs. For example, the seminar on violent youth carries a fee of 325.00 euros (including materials and certificate). Other training programs (De-escalation training) are priced upon request.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Sozialberatung Stuttgart e.V. delivers social counseling, offender reintegration support, supported housing, and violence prevention services across Stuttgart, Esslingen, and Rems-Murr. Core offerings include in-prison and outpatient counseling for criminal offenders, family counseling, multiple supported-housing projects with 61+ residential places, the Housing First program, perpetrator training programs (GST, AAT, CUT), victim-offender mediation, and the nationwide Männerhilfetelefon helpline. The organization operates as an integrated non-profit social services provider rather than a platform or technology product.

Product overview

Sozialberatung Stuttgart e.V. is a non-profit association of free offender assistance (Freie Straffälligenhilfe) providing a comprehensive portfolio of social services. The organization operates as a single integrated offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Core services span three main departments: (1) Straffälligenhilfe (Offender Assistance) with prison counseling, family counseling, and reintegration support; (2) Wohnen & Betreuung (Housing & Care) offering supported housing in multiple facilities including Betreutes Wohnen for young adults (18-27) and adults, Clean WG for abstinent living, individual apartments, and Housing First; and (3) Gewaltprävention (Violence Prevention) providing perpetrator programs (GST, AAT, CUT programs), victim protection for men, couples training, youth violence prevention, and professional seminars. Additional services include video counseling via Wire, U-Turn online consultation, multilingual counseling, Check.POINT prison programs, Nachspielzeit football education, STABIL intensive case management, and the Männerhilfetelefon nationwide hotline. Founded in 1960, the organization has over 60 years of experience and maintains quality management processes established since 2001.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Männerhilfetelefon: National helpline for men affected by violence, operated by Sozialberatung Stuttgart e.V. in cooperation with Pfunzkerle e.V. since April 2021, funded by the Ministry for Social Affairs, Health and Integration of Baden-Württemberg
• U-Turn
• Check.POINT
• CUT ONE
• CUT XL
• CUT CONSENT
• Housing First Stuttgart
• Gewalt-Sensibilisierungs-Training (GST)
• STABIL

Products and services

• Straffälligenhilfe (Offender Assistance) Core counseling and support services for criminal offenders including early intervention in prisons, preparation for release, and reintegration assistance covering housing, employment, debt management, and social relationships.
• Betreutes Wohnen (Supported Housing) Supported housing services for adults and young adults aged 18-27 who have offended, providing residential placement with social pedagogical care in four housing projects with a total of 61 furnished single rooms plus betreutes Wohnen im Individualwohnraum for 16+ persons.
• Housing First Stuttgart Provides homeless people with their own rented apartment with an indefinite lease combined with voluntary needs-based support, as part of a consortium with Ambulante Hilfe e.V., Caritasverband Stuttgart e.V., and Evangelische Gesellschaft Stuttgart e.V.
• Gewaltprävention (Violence Prevention Programs) Comprehensive violence prevention services including counseling for perpetrators of domestic violence, street violence, and youth violence, with information, consultation, and training programs across Stuttgart and districts of Esslingen and Rems-Murr.
• Gewalt-Sensibilisierungs-Training (GST) Group training program for perpetrators of violence that supports development of personal conflict resolution strategies and taking responsibility for own behavior; groups of up to 8 men work on conflict and violence behavior.
• Anti-Aggressivitäts-Training (AAT) Behavioral training for males aged 18+ who have committed physical assault offenses, helping participants learn to control behavior, handle provocations, and resolve conflicts without violence.
• CUT ONE, CUT XL, CUT CONSENT Violence prevention individual training programs for youth: CUT ONE (first intervention for first-time offenders, 6-10 sessions), CUT XL (social-cognitive training for repeat offenders, 30 sessions), and CUT CONSENT (relapse prevention for sexual violence, 10-30 sessions).
• Fair-Streit-Training (FST) Couples training within the STOP partnership for couples experiencing physical/psychological violence who want to work on their relationship and take responsibility for their actions.
• Gewaltschutz für Männer (Protection for Men) Psychosocial counseling and crisis intervention for male victims of domestic violence, including emergency shelter in a protected apartment. Services include individual counseling, safety planning, and information on rights under the Protection from Violence Act.
• Männerhilfetelefon (Men's Help Hotline) Nationwide anonymous help hotline (0800 123 99 00) for men affected by violence, operated as part of a cooperation with Baden-Württemberg since April 2021.
• Täter-Opfer-Ausgleich (TOA) Victim-offender mediation service offering conflict resolution and compensation, facilitated by impartial mediators. Offered in cooperation with the Rems-Murr district youth office.
• Videoberatung (Video Counseling) Video consultation service using the Wire encrypted messenger application, allowing clients to receive support and assistance via video chat. Free and available on computers and mobile devices.
• U-Turn Online-Beratung Anonymous online counseling platform for persons dealing with offending behavior and violence, accessible through registration on the website at u-turn.info.
• Angehörigenberatung (Family Counseling) Counseling services for relatives of incarcerated or at-risk women and men, covering prison-related questions, personal support, financial difficulties, and referral to other services.
• Beratung in Haft (Prison Counseling) Outreach social work in prisons including regular consultation days at JVA Stuttgart, Rottenburg, Heimsheim, Schwäbisch Gmünd, and Schwäbisch Hall, providing early contact and preparation for release.
• Nachsorgeprojekt Chance Intensive post-release support project in cooperation with the Network for Offender Aid Baden-Württemberg, providing support during the transition from prison to freedom for 3-6 months after release.
• Eltern-Kind-Projekt Chance Prevention program for children of incarcerated parents in Baden-Württemberg focusing on the well-being of children, providing coordination of necessary support, financial security, visit support, and preparation for release.
• STABIL Intensive social work support for people in the Stuttgart homeless assistance system who cannot be integrated into existing structures due to intense social difficulties, providing case management and coordination with facilities.
• Wiedereingliederung älterer Gefangener Project for nationwide reintegration support for elderly prisoners requiring special care, providing intensive support during transition from prison to freedom and coordination with nursing facilities.
• Check.POINT Special training program for violent male juvenile offenders in pre-trial detention at JVA Stuttgart and Adelsheim, focusing on self-efficacy experiences and impulse control training.
• Nachspielzeit Football-based political education program for young people in prison at JVA Stuttgart and Adelsheim, using sport to address societal topics and promote reflection on violence, racism, and exclusion.
• De-Eskalations-Training (DET) De-escalation training for social service organizations and companies to analyze situations and practice concrete action steps for handling threatening and escalating situations; max 15 persons per group; on-site or at client premises; pricing on request.
• Beratung in Fremdsprachen (Multilingual Counseling) Multilingual counseling services for domestic violence in Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Turkish, English, French, Croatian, Slovenian, Bosnian, and Serbian, provided by trained staff or interpreters.
• Coaching, Workshops, Fachvorträge Customized concepts for violence prevention offered to organizations and professionals, including coaching, workshops, and specialist presentations tailored to specific needs.
• #couplegoals Workshops Workshops for school classes and youth groups (grade 8+) on preventing violence in relationships, using interactive exercises and gender-specific approaches. Also includes training for professionals on recognizing and responding to relationship violence.
• Zivilcourage Seminar Seminar teaching participants to reflect on their attitudes, recognize boundary violations, and practice concrete actions and approaches for courageous intervention in threatening situations.
• Seminars for Specialist Professionals (Gewaltbereite Jugendliche) Specialist seminar for professionals working with violent youth, priced at €325.00 per participant including materials and certificate of participation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 60 years of continuous operation serving thousands of clients in the Stuttgart region
• +1 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

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Integration7 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Netzwerk Straffälligenhilfe Baden-Württemberg (Network of Criminal Offender Aid Baden-Württemberg)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Sozialberatung Stuttgart e.V. is a member of the Netzwerk Straffälligenhilfe Baden-Württemberg, which coordinates free criminal offender aid organizations across the state. The network provides training for volunteers and coordinates statewide initiatives including Nachsorgeprojekt Chance and the parents-children project. The organization also coordinates with the network's GbR entity for statewide reintegration programs.
• Ambulante Hilfe e.V. (Stuttgart)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Housing First Stuttgart consortium — a four-organization initiative that provides permanent housing with voluntary support to homeless individuals. The consortium is funded by the City of Stuttgart and the Vector Stiftung.
• Caritasverband Stuttgart e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Housing First Stuttgart consortium — a four-organization initiative that provides permanent housing with voluntary support to homeless individuals. The consortium is funded by the City of Stuttgart and the Vector Stiftung.
• Evangelische Gesellschaft Stuttgart e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Housing First Stuttgart consortium. Also a long-standing partner in addiction counseling (cooperation since 1981 with the Beratungs- und Behandlungszentrum für Suchterkrankungen) and in the AGT WNH (anti-violence training for homeless people with addiction) program. The organization also co-founded the sbr gGmbH (now independent).
• Lagaya e.V. (Stuttgart)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for the 'Rausch ab!' preventive training program targeting violence, substance use, and addiction among young people. Lagaya handles the female/young women training track while Sozialberatung handles the male/young men track. Both organizations are co-located in Stuttgart.
• Fanprojekt Stuttgart e.V. (VfB Fan Project)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation partner for the 'Nachspielzeit – Fußball im Fokus politischer Bildung' project in prisons. The fan project provides a social-pedagogically experienced trainer, complementing the violence prevention specialist from Sozialberatung. Guest speakers from professional football are also invited.
• Pfunzkerle e.V. (Tübingen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince April 2021, Pfunzkerle e.V. in Tübingen has partnered with Sozialberatung Stuttgart e.V. as a co-provider of the national men's helpline (Hilfetelefon Gewalt an Männern) for Baden-Württemberg, supported by the state Ministry for Social Affairs.
• Mobile Jugendarbeit Innenstadt (Mobile Youth Work City Center, VOX711)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with Mobile Jugendarbeit Innenstadt (VOX711) for the Integrierte Jugendarbeit Innenstadt (IJI) network, which provides low-threshold violence prevention counseling in public spaces in downtown Stuttgart.
• Stadt Stuttgart — Abteilung für Chancengleichheit und DiversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City's Division for Equal Opportunities and Diversity supports the organization within the Stuttgarter Ordnungspartnerschaft gegen häusliche Gewalt (STOP) partnership, enabling multilingual counseling (Arabic, Farsi, Dari, Turkish, English, French, Croatian, Slovenian, Bosnian, Serbian) through trained staff and interpreters.
• Stuttgarter Ordnungspartnerschaft gegen häusliche Gewalt (STOP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTOP is a municipal partnership against domestic violence. Sozialberatung Stuttgart is the specialist counseling provider within STOP, delivering the Fair-Streit-Training (FST) and coordinating victim and perpetrator interventions.
• Kreisjugendamt Rems-MurrminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperation with Kreisjugendamt Rems-Murr for the provision of Täter-Opfer-Ausgleich (TOA — victim-offender mediation) services in the Rems-Murr district.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Pfunzkerle e.V. (Tübingen): Co-provider of the Männerhilfetelefon national hotline since April 2021 alongside Sozialberatung. Comparable as a Baden-Württemberg non-profit focused on male victims of domestic violence and gender-based violence intervention.
• Ambulante Hilfe e.V. (Stuttgart): Partner in the Housing First Stuttgart consortium and a Stuttgart-based social services non-profit delivering ambulatory support, housing assistance, and offender reintegration services. Directly comparable in service portfolio and target population.
• Evangelische Gesellschaft Stuttgart e.V. Long-standing partner of Sozialberatung since 1981, collaborating on addiction counseling and the Housing First Stuttgart consortium. Directly comparable in scope and funding model as a Stuttgart-based Protestant social services non-profit with overlapping client segments including offenders and people experiencing homelessness.
• Lagaya e.V. (Stuttgart): Cooperation partner with Sozialberatung on the 'Rausch ab!' youth violence and substance prevention program. Comparable as a Stuttgart-area gender-focused violence prevention and social counseling non-profit serving overlapping client populations.
• Caritasverband Stuttgart e.V. Stuttgart-based Catholic social welfare organization and active partner in the Housing First Stuttgart consortium alongside Sozialberatung. Directly comparable as a regional, publicly funded non-profit delivering offender reintegration, housing support, and social counseling services to overlapping client populations.

Broad incumbents

• Arbeiterwohlfahrt (AWO): Major German welfare organization delivering a broad portfolio including youth services, offender aid, housing support, and family counseling nationally. Comparable as a broader incumbent competing for the same municipal contracts and donor pools.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Germany's largest Protestant welfare umbrella organization operating nationwide social services including offender aid, addiction counseling, housing support, and family services. Comparable as a much larger incumbent in the same space, with overlapping capabilities through local Diakonie chapters (e.g., Evangelische Gesellschaft Stuttgart).
• Der Paritätische Gesamtverband: National umbrella for non-profit social and health organizations in Germany; a broader incumbent that Sozialberatung Stuttgart likely affiliates with. Comparable as an established player spanning social services, counseling, and welfare delivery across Germany.

Others

• Netzwerk Straffälligenhilfe Baden-Württemberg: Statewide network coordinating free criminal offender aid organizations including Sozialberatung Stuttgart. Comparable as a coordination body that shapes policy, training, and funding for the Straffälligenhilfe sector in which the subject company operates.

Emerging players

• Suchthilfe Stuttgart gGmbH: Stuttgart-area addiction services provider collaborating with Sozialberatung on the AGT WNH anti-violence training for homeless people with addiction. Comparable as a regional, publicly funded non-profit addressing intersecting substance abuse, homelessness, and violence challenges.

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Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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