Jugendamt Neukölln

Jugendamt Neukölln, the youth welfare office in the Neukölln district of Berlin, is currently under intense scrutiny due to its handling of allegations of sexual assault at the Wutzkyallee youth center. The office is responsible for the well-being and protection of children and young people in the district. Recent news reports indicate that months before a reported group rape in November 2025, girls had reported sexual abuse at the center. The current controversy stems from allegations that Jugendamt employees failed to report the alleged group rape to the authorities. This has led to investigations against Sarah Nagel, the district's youth councilor, for obstruction of justice. The CDU is seeking her removal from office. The youth welfare committee of the district assembly is holding meetings to discuss the accusations against the Jugendamt staff and the handling of the case. The situation highlights concerns about the effectiveness of child protection measures and the accountability of the Jugendamt in Neukölln.