Victim Support Netherlands is there for you
All victims of crimes, traffic accidents or disasters deserve support. Every year we help hundreds of thousands of victims and surviving relatives. We can provide emotional support, help you get compensation for you damages, and support you in the criminal justice process. We will help you when you want it, in a way that suits you. Our services are always free.
Get help and advice for your situation
What happened to you and what are the consequences? Answer these questions to get advice and tips tailored to your situation. What could you do yourself (online)? What can we do for you?
Are you supporting a victim? Have a look at the pages for helpers and for professionals.
Are you in immediate danger? Call 112 for urgent help.
Emotional support
We can help you deal with your stress.
Help with your compensation
If you have suffered loss or damage, it is natural to want compensation. We can help you make a list of all the damage. And advise you on how to get compensation.
Support in the criminal process
The criminal process is unfamiliar territory for many people. We help you make use of your rights and provide overview of the criminal process.
- Everything about reporting
- How does the criminal justice process work?
- Contact with the perpetrator
- More...
The website of Victim Support Netherlands is written in Dutch
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Contact information
Do you want to contact us, but are you unable to call our phone number 0900-0101, because your phone provider does not allow phone calls to this number? To get in touch with us, you can try the following options:
- Are you in the Netherlands? You can call us on 088 - 746 00 00.
- Are you outside of the Netherlands? You can call us on +31887460000.
You can reach us from Monday till Friday between 08.00 and 20.00, and on Saturdays between 10.00 and 17.00.