Dutch government plans national approach to sexual violence support
The plan seeks quicker, more joined-up help for victims, but two key organisations have yet to agree how to divide their responsibilities.
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The Dutch government has announced a new national approach to support for victims of sexual abuse and sexual violence, aiming to make help easier to access and less fragmented. It is intended to improve coordination between care providers, support services and the justice system, help victims sooner and give them a fixed point of contact. Victims should also have to recount their experiences less often. [1]
According to ANP’s account of a letter to parliament, justice state secretary Claudia van Bruggen and health minister Mirjam Sterk said the government had made arrangements with police and justice authorities, Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG), Slachtofferhulp Nederland (SHN), Perspectief Herstelbemiddeling and Veilig Thuis. The approach has not yet been introduced nationwide. [1]
CSG and SHN have yet to agree on their roles and responsibilities. ANP reported that the ministers said leaders involved were confident the obstacles could be resolved. Nationwide introduction is planned for 2027. [1]
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