Poster campaign in German outdoor pool 'causes public outcry'

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A controversial poster in a swimming pool in Büren, North Rhine-Westphalia depicts a red-haired woman touching a dark-skinned boy with a prosthetic leg. It aims to address sexual violence, reading "Stop! Grabbing forbidden," with a turtle character encouraging children to seek help if uncomfortable.

The intention is to raise awareness, but many social media users criticize the portrayal, arguing it misrepresents reality and trivializes the issue. This discussion follows rising reports of sexual assaults at public swimming pools. According to the Federal Criminal Police Office, there were 423 recorded incidents last year with an 81% clearance rate.