Münchner Informationszentrum für Männer

What Münchner Informationszentrum für Männer does

Münchner Informationszentrum für Männer e.V. (MIM) is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 1988 in Munich by Waldemar Kiessling, operating as one of Germany's longest-standing men's counseling and self-help centers with approximately 7–10 employees across two Munich sites (Feldmochinger Str. 6 headquarters and MIM2 at Feldmochinger Str. 10) and a regional branch in Ingolstadt. The organization's service portfolio is organized around three pillars: (1) self-experience groups and the Männerpalaver public discussion series; (2) violence-intervention programs for perpetrators — Anti-Aggressivitäts-Training® (AAT) for young men aged 18–27, Coolness-Training® for schools, the Partnerschaftsgewaltprogramm (PGP), group therapy for sexual child abusers ("man|n sprich|t" with Kinderschutzzentrum München), and the Münchner Modell parent counseling with Frauenhilfe; and (3) counseling for male victims of sexualized and domestic violence via the Münchner Unterstützungs-Modell (MUM) network and the Südbayerische Betroffenenberatung.

Underlying delivery is a labor-intensive, evidence-based social-pedagogical methodology rather than a software platform: programs are facilitator-led group sessions (e.g., AAT's 24 weekly three-hour sessions plus preparation, multi-trainer PGP groups), with modest per-participant fees (€5–25 per session, €72/year self-help memberships) and no app or proprietary digital product. The go-to-market is referral-driven through institutional channels — courts, probation services, Polizeipräsidium München, Jugendamt, BSA, and Erzdiözese München und Freising — complemented by media outreach (Bayerischer Rundfunk, Spiegel, FAZ) and public events.

Revenue is overwhelmingly grant-based: primary funding comes from Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales and the City of Munich's Stadtjugendamt, supplemented by modest client contributions, self-help memberships, and donations via betterplace.org. The organization is a founding member of BAG TäHG e.V. (federal association representing 91 perpetrator-work institutions) and is treated in Fachkreise as a national "Leuchtturm" (lighthouse) project.

Name

Münchner Informationszentrum für Männer

Legal name

Münchner Informationszentrum für Männer e.V.

Website

https://maennerzentrum.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Münchner Informationszentrum für Männer e.V. (MIM), founded in 1988 in Munich, is a German nonprofit men's counseling association delivering evidence-based violence-prevention programs (AAT, Coolness-Training, PGP), perpetrator therapy, and victim support for men across Munich and Upper Bavaria, primarily funded by Bavarian and municipal government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services and Counseling

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Behavioral Health Care Management & Case Management (HLAEAHAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Behavioral Health Crisis Services Management (988/Hotlines/Mobile Crisis Coordination) (HLAEAHAK)

Keywords

• Men's counseling services
• Violence prevention programs
• Perpetrator intervention
• Domestic violence support
• Self-help groups

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary funding from government sources including Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales, Landeshauptstadt München (Stadtjugendamt), and other municipal sources. Förderung (funding/sponsorship) from public institutions.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for self-help groups: 72 euros per year. Membership application forms available on website.
3. Client Contributions: Modest participant contributions for certain programs: AAT preparation sessions 15 euros (reduced 10 euros) plus 5 euros per group session; PGP preparation 15-20 euros per session, 17-25 euros per group session; fathers' group 17-25 euros per session. Free orientation counseling for all.
4. Donations: Donation campaigns through betterplace.org platform. IBAN provided for direct donations: DE83 7004 0041 0383 0098 00 at Commerzbank AG.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Münchner Informationszentrum für Männer (MIM) is a non-profit men's counseling center that delivers structured violence prevention and intervention programs. It runs behavioral change group programs for perpetrators (Anti-Aggressivitäts-Training, Coolness-Training, Partnerschaftsgewaltprogramm, group therapy for sexual offenders), counseling for male victims of sexualized and domestic violence, and self-help groups plus the Männerpalaver discussion series. Services are anchored in Munich with an external branch in Ingolstadt covering Upper Bavaria North.

Product overview

Münchner Informationszentrum für Männer e.V. (MIM) is a nonprofit men's counseling center offering a portfolio of violence prevention and intervention services organized around three main pillars: (1) Self-experience and self-help programs including self-help groups and the Männerpalaver discussion series; (2) Programs for men who want to renounce violence, including the Anti-Aggressivitäts-Training® (AAT), Coolness-Training®, Täterprogramm bei Partnerschaftsgewalt (PGP), Gruppentherapie for sexual offenders (man|n sprich|t), and Elternberatung (MüMo); and (3) Counseling for men affected by violence through the MUM cooperative network, southern Bavarian victim counseling, and specialized services for sexual abuse survivors. MIM operates a branch in Ingolstadt and provides regional perpetrator work across Upper Bavaria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anti-Aggressivitäts-Training® (AAT): Gewaltzentriertes und intensivpädagogisches Gruppenangebot für junge Männer im Alter von 18–27 Jahren, die im öffentlichen Raum gewalttätig geworden sind.
• Coolness-Training® (CT)
• Täterprogramm bei Partnerschaftsgewalt (PGP)
• man|n sprich|t (STT)
• Münchner Unterstützungs-Modell (MUM)
• Münchner Modell (MüMo)
• Südbayerische Betroffenenberatung
• Fachstelle Täter*arbeit Ingolstadt

Products and services

• Anti-Aggressivitäts-Training® (AAT) Intensive pedagogical group program for young men aged 18-27 who have become violent in public spaces, comprising 24 three-hour weekly group sessions plus preparation meetings and two seminar days, designed to reduce aggression and prevent recidivism.
• Coolness-Training® and Coolness-Workshops Preventive violence prevention program for schools and youth facilities using a four-way approach targeting bystanders, victims, perpetrators, and institutions, adapted from the AAT methodology for mixed-gender school classes.
• Täterprogramm bei Partnerschaftsgewalt (PGP) Group-based offender program for men who have exercised psychological or physical violence against partners, with the goal of non-violent conflict resolution, run under two trainers with individual preparation sessions.
• Gruppentherapie für sexuelle Kindesmisshandler (Projekt „man|n sprich|t") Specialized gender-specific therapy groups for men and adolescents who have sexually abused children, conducted in cooperation with Kinderschutzzentrum München, supporting prevention of reoffending and personal responsibility.
• Elternberatung bei Häuslicher Gewalt im Münchener Modell (MüMo) Gender-separated parent counseling in cooperation with Frauenhilfe München, preparing for joint parental discussions with focus on child welfare and violence-free parenting after domestic violence.
• Münchner Unterstützungs-Modell gegen Häusliche Gewalt (MUM) Cooperative network of seven organizations, including MIM, that proactively contacts victims of domestic violence within three working days of a police-reported incident to provide information and counseling.
• Südbayerische Betroffenenberatung Over-regional cost-free counseling for male victims of domestic violence, funded by Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Familie, Arbeit und Soziales, covering Upper Bavaria, Lower Bavaria, and southern Oberpfalz.
• Selbsterfahrungsgruppen (Self-Help and Self-Experience Groups) Regularly meeting self-help and self-experience groups for men, facilitated through the organization's guidance and coordination, supporting self-reflection, emotional expression, and personal development.
• Männerpalaver Discussion Series Recurring public discussion series held annually in January-February in cooperation with Evangelische Stadtakademie München and SUB, addressing topics of masculinity, relationships, and men's experiences.
• Betroffenenberatung (Sexualisierte und Häusliche Gewalt) Counseling services for men affected by sexualized violence (including childhood abuse) and domestic violence, including individual counseling and group offerings, including specialized services for survivors of clergy abuse.
• Fachstelle Täter*arbeit Ingolstadt Regional branch of MIM providing perpetrator work services in the Ingolstadt area, offering the Partnerschaftsgewaltprogramm (PGP) for men in Upper Bavaria North including Eichstätt, Neuburg-Schrobenhausen, Pfaffenhofen, and Freising counties.
• Opferberatung Regensburger Domspatzen Specialized counseling for former members of the Regensburg Cathedral Choir who experienced physical and sexual abuse, offering consultations, support, and trauma therapy under contract with the Diocese of Regensburg.

Quantifiable outcome

• Low recidivism rates for therapy group participants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Polizeipräsidium MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUM (Munich Support Model) partner. Police refer domestic violence cases within 3 working days for proactive victim outreach and counseling. MIM provides male victim support component in this multi-organization response network.
• Frauenhilfe MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding cooperation including Münchner Modell parent counseling, PGP partner, and sublease of two rooms at MIM2 location. Frauenhilfe serves female victims while MIM serves male perpetrators and victims.
• Frauennotruf MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUM partner organization. Provides hotlines and counseling for female victims of sexual violence. Joint Kampagne '2000+3 Männer gegen Vergewaltigung' in 2003.
• Frauen helfen Frauen e.V. (Frauenhaus München)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUM partner operating Munich women's shelter. Collaborates on domestic violence response and victim protection.
• Sozialdienst Katholischer Frauen MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUM partner providing social services. Long-standing cooperation in domestic violence intervention network.
• Interventionsstelle Landkreis München (ILM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUM partner for county-level intervention. Also PGP referral and cooperation partner for violence prevention.
• Kinderschutzzentrum MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1997, cooperation on 'man|n sprich|t' project for group therapy with sexual child offenders. Joint specialist facility for this highly sensitive intervention.
• Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Täterarbeit Häusliche Gewalt e.V. (BAG TäHG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIM is founding member. Works according to BAG TäHG standards. Hosts expert conferences. Andreas Schmiedel involved in association activities.
• European Network for the Work with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence (WWP EN)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGP program cooperation. European network for perpetrator work sharing standards and best practices across member organizations.
• Evangelische Stadtakademie MünchencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual cooperation on Männerpalaver series (5-7 Monday evenings in January/February). 25+ years of partnership. Host venue at Herzog-Wilhelm-Str. 24.
• Schwules Kommunikations- und Kulturzentrum München e.V. (SUB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMännerpalaver co-host. Cooperation since 2001. Shared commitment to male self-reflection and diversity.
• IMMA e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on Coolness-Training and 'Gewalt im Alltag' project at vocational school for retail since 2015. Joint violence prevention work.
• Fanprojekt München (AWO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on 'Lernen mit Kick' violence prevention program at FC Bayern Campus. Joint project with AWO Kreisverband München-Stadt.
• Bewährungshilfe des Landesgerichts MünchencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAAT referral partner. Courts refer men with judicial orders to MIM programs. Essential pathway for perpetrator intervention.
• Stadtjugendamt MünchencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAAT referral and funding partner. Youth welfare office directs young men to programs and provides municipal funding.
• Bezirkssozialarbeit München (BSA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAAT referral and training partner. Regular staff training sessions conducted by MIM. Essential for reaching at-risk youth.
• Der Paritätische BayernminorOthersMIM is a member of Der Paritätische, the large German welfare association. Provides organizational support and networking.
• betterplace.orgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonation platform partnership for crowdfunding campaigns. MIM has active donation project for expanded services and COVID-19 response.
• European Network for the Work with Perpetrators of Domestic Violence e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPGP program cooperation. European network for perpetrator work sharing standards and best practices across member organizations.
• Fachstelle Täterarbeit RosenheimminorStrategic or Co-development Partner2021 cooperation for expanded Oberbayern coverage. Regional network to provide nationwide perpetrator intervention coverage.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• pro familia Deutsche Gesellschaft für Familienplanung, Sexualpädagogik und Sexualberatung: Germany-wide non-profit providing sexual health, relationship, and family counseling. Operates a similar counseling model with professional staff, broad federal-state footprint, and subsidized public funding — comparable as a German counseling services non-profit.
• Caritas Deutschland: Catholic welfare organization with nationwide social services portfolio including family counseling, violence intervention, and victim support. Comparable as a major German welfare-services non-profit with similar funding model and intervention work.
• AWO Bundesverband e.V. German workers' welfare association operating nationwide social services, youth work, and family support programs. MIM already partners with AWO Kreisverband München-Stadt on 'Lernen mit Kick' — comparable as a broad welfare-services non-profit with similar funding patterns.
• Diakonie Deutschland: Umbrella organization of Protestant welfare services in Germany with nationwide operations in social assistance, counseling, and violence intervention. Comparable as a larger welfare-services organization operating under similar public funding structures and offering related social services.
• Deutscher Kinderschutzbund Bundesverband e.V. National federation of child protection organizations in Germany. MIM's Kinderschutzzentrum München partnership and 'man|n sprich|t' sexual offender therapy program overlap with child protection work — comparable as a broader welfare organization with related victim-protection services.
• WEISSER RING e.V. Germany's largest victim support organization, providing counseling and assistance to crime victims nationwide. Overlaps with MIM's victim counseling services (Südbayerische Betroffenenberatung) and offers a broader geographic and crime-type footprint.

Direct peers

• BAG TäHG e.V. (Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Täterarbeit Häusliche Gewalt): Federal working group for perpetrator intervention in domestic violence in Germany. MIM is a founding member; the association represents 91 member institutions doing comparable perpetrator work, training, and standard-setting nationally.

Others

• Manndat e.V. German men's advocacy and policy organization addressing discrimination and gender issues affecting men and boys. Comparable as a men's-focused German non-profit working in the same thematic area but with an advocacy rather than direct-service orientation.
• Der Paritätische Bayern: Bavarian branch of the Paritätische welfare umbrella organization of which MIM is a member. Provides organizational support, advocacy, and funding access to member non-profits in social services — comparable as an ecosystem and infrastructure enabler.
• Bundesforum Männer e.V. Interfederal association for men's policy issues in Germany, covering boys and men in family, education, work, and health. Shares MIM's focus on men's issues but operates as an advocacy and policy forum rather than direct service provider.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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