Veilig Thuis chat conversations more than double after 24-hour opening
The Dutch service handled nearly 6,500 chats in August, more than double July’s total after extending its hours.
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The Dutch service handled nearly 6,500 chats in August, more than double July’s total after extending its hours.
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