Safe at home and in the neighbourhood

Your home should be a safe place. For you and for others who live in your home. Unfortunately, there are unpleasant situations that can make you feel unsafe, for example:

  • You are hit, kicked or otherwise injured by your partner or your child(ren).
  • There is sexual violence at home or in your environment.
  • You are being bullied, threatened or even stalked by your (ex)partner or another family member.

It could also be that you yourself, through your behavior, are creating an unsafe home or neighborhood. And that you want to stop doing that. 

Get help

  • In case of immediate danger, call 112 
  • If you are concerned about safety at home, call Veilig Thuis (0800 2000)

Whatever the problem, you can always tell your story to the neighbourhood team in your district. Contact us. We will think along with you about solutions. Then we will work with you to make them happen. Don't hesitate and call, email or come by at the neighborhood team.

The neighborhood teams are happy to help you with:

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • If you, your child or someone else in your home is dealing with geweld.
  • If you and your partner separated (want to) go and you feel unsafe. 
  • If you yourself exhibit unsafe behavior and want to change that.

The neighborhood team is also happy to support you with:

The assistance of the neighborhood team is free. 

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