Security and violence
You may experience violence in many different ways. What can you do? You may have questions, concerns or need help (right away). It is important that you know where to turn. In any case, always report it!
What do you want to know about?
Bullying
Not only children bully. It also occurs among adults, such as at work. Speak to the bully about his or her behavior if you encounter bullying. You can also report bullying in the workplace to your supervisor, a confidential advisor or the company doctor. More information on workplace bullying can be found at the Legal Help Desk or the Health and Safety Portal.
Is your child being bullied or is your child bullying others?
Contact your child's school. Most schools have a bullying protocol. This states how the school deals with bullying and being bullied. A lot of information can be found on the website Pestweb. Askthepolice has 101 questions and answers about child and youth safety.
Is your child being bullied via computer or phone?
This is called cyberbullying. This is happening more and more often. The websites Media Literacy, Safe Internet Use and Media Education tell you what to do about it.
One tip is to install the Report button on the phone. Through this button, children get help and advice when they encounter problems while surfing the Internet.
Online sexual abuse
Children and youth may experience online sexual abuse. Examples include distributing nude photos over the phone or grooming. In grooming, an adult makes online contact with a child with the intent to meet that child. Sexual abuse may then occur, or child pornography images may be created. Online sexual abuse can be reported on the Helpwanted website. Here you will also find information about what it is, how to prevent it, and what you can do if it has happened. Young people, parents, teachers and other educators can go here.
Discrimination
Sometimes bullying turns into discrimination. Discrimination is treating people differently, putting them at a disadvantage or excluding them because they have different (personal) characteristics. The law states that people must be treated equally when it comes to, for example, religion, skin color, nationality, gender, disability or long-term illness or age.
No one wants to be discriminated against. Yet it happens everywhere, at school, at work or at the sports club. The difficult thing is that everyone experiences discrimination differently. What one person means as a joke is sometimes painful to another. It is important to recognize and address discrimination.
Are you being discriminated against?
Discrimination is not allowed. So don't let it happen. Call an anti-discrimination agency and explain what is going on. At the Meldpunt Discriminatie you can find information. Here you can report if you feel discriminated against.
Is your child being discriminated against or bullied?
Go to the confidential advisor at school. You can usually find the name of this person in the school guide.
Abuse
Mistreatment is intentionally injuring or hurting another person, by hitting or kicking someone, for example. This is called physical abuse. If you are frightened or bullied by someone, it could be mental abuse.
Are you being mistreated? Or do you know someone who is being mistreated?
Assault is punishable by law. Always report assault to the police. Would you prefer to make a report without saying your name? Then call Report Crime Anonymous.
For help, contact Safe House. They provide information and advice. You can also contact Victim Support or your family doctor. You can find more organizations that can help you on the page of Slachtofferwijzer.
Is it about a child?
Children can also call Safe Home. They can further call or chat with the Children's Phone. Here they get advice, information and support.
Domestic violence
Domestic violence is violence committed by someone in the domestic or family circle. The term "domestic" refers to the relationship between those involved. It can include, for example, violence between family members, (ex) partners or between parent and child. Examples of domestic violence include: physical or mental abuse, sexual abuse, neglect (not taking good care of someone), humiliation or excessive control.
Are you experiencing domestic violence?
Report it to the police. You can talk about it at Victim Support, Safe Home, your family doctor, or through The Listening Line. On the website of Slachtofferwijzer are more help organizations.
Can you no longer live at home due to domestic violence?
Report it to the police or call Safe House. They can give the person who is abusing you a 10-day restraining order. During this time, further assistance can begin. You do not have to leave your house. Do you want to? Contact Foundation NEOS.
Do you know someone experiencing violence?
If someone is experiencing violence, they are behaving differently than you are used to. Also check the Safe Home website for more information and advice.
Street violence and insecurity
Do you have a complaint about street safety?
Call the district or neighborhood agent. Indicate what the complaint is and whether you have called before. Also call if you have complaints about nuisance in your street. For example, shouting, noise, fireworks, vandalism (destruction of property), loitering youths or scooters driving on footpaths. On the website of the police is an overview of the district officers in Geldrop and Mierlo.
Threatened or beaten?
Go to the police and file a report. You can also contact Victim Support.
Crisis (out of office hours)
Crisis Service
In case of a psychological crisis, call your family doctor: he or she can refer you to the Crisis Service of Lumens. The Crisis Service is for people who need immediate help due to psychological problems. The Crisis Service is available from 17.00-09.00, 24 hours on weekends and holidays. Examples of situations for which you can call: relationship problems that keep getting worse, a suicide attempt (check 113.co.uk), a serious traffic accident or uncontrollable tension between parents and children.
Someone else can also call for you, such as a family member or the police. Often you will already be helped on the phone. Sometimes staff will go to you to find a solution.
Call the Crisis Service: 040 253 03 50
Call emergency service 113: 0900 0113
Crisis due to domestic violence
In an immediate emergency, call 911. If it's a little less urgent, check the Safe Home website. Here you can ask questions about violence in the home and child abuse. You can also report here if you are dealing with this. Safe Home is there for victims, perpetrators (those who use violence) and people who are concerned about others.
Urgent youth assistance
If urgent help is needed for a child or family, contact the crisis service for urgent youth care in your region by telephone. Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Southeast Brabant of Safe Home is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The crisis service arranges for youth services to be deployed: your family receives support at home. If necessary, your child can go to a crisis foster family for a while. Or stay at a crisis shelter.
Call Crisis Intervention Team Southeast Brabant : 088 066 69 87