George Landegger has been a contributor to the social and economic development in the state of Alabama for many years. Now he is extending that reach abroad to the nation of India. By building and finding these centers, Landegger hopes to ease the pain of victims of sexual assault in Bangalore, which has recently seen an uptick in violent crimes against women and minors. While much needs to be done to fix the problems plaguing this once great city, philanthropists like Landegger are taking steps to provide help for those who have already been harmed by the social climate in Bangalore.

Troubling Statistics coming from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), Bangalore, India ranks third behind Delhi and Mumbai in the number of crimes against women. In 2013, over 2000 cases of crimes against women were reported in this city alone. Unfortunately, many of these attacks are directed at minors, even in well-respected institutions and schools. With the city growing as a major center of immigrations, police are finding it difficult to prevent these assaults from becoming widespread.

Many things need to start happening in order to stop this from becoming an epidemic. Some of the necessary steps are already being taken. For example, many are now turning to social media, such as Twitter, as a means of directly contacting police with reports of rape and sexual violence. This eases some of the stigmas that people face when they are forced to publicly visit a police station to report a crime. It also allows police to respond quickly when a crime is committed.

Another step is being taken by people like George Landegger. By supporting to creation of safe houses for victims of abuse, the people of Bangalore can better handle the growing needs of this victimized population and focus on changing the current culture of the city that allows such violence to happen. While some politicians are using the recent rise in crime to score political points against their rivals, George Landegger, and others are ensuring that a vulnerable section of the population is cared for and protected.

About: George Landegger and his support of rape victims in India.

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