Our partners

The government works had to decrease recidivism. Leger des Heils Reclassering plays a key role in this. Our goal as a probation service is clear: decrease the chance of recidivism.

Jeugdzorg Netherlands (youth care) is an association for all organizations that offer youth care, youth protection and/or youth probation.

Openbaar Ministerie (public prosecutor’s office) is responsible for the detection and prosecution of criminal acts. The OM ensures that the rights of both suspect and victims are protected, and that crime in general is deterred. 

Partners voor Jeugd (Partners for Youth) is an overarching collaboration between organizations that are active in (preventive) youth care and youth probation. Together, they form a solid basis the for professionals that work hard every day to protect vulnerable youth, and support them and their parents. 

Raad voor de Kinderbescherming (Council for Child Protection) protects childrens’ rights in the Netherlands. They also coordinate youth probation sentences and can give advice for adoptions, foster care and complex divorces.

The police is a government institution meant to maintain public order and safety, trace and investigate crimes, make arrests and provide aid as a first responder.

The Reclassering (probation service) gives advice about a suspect or offender to the OM (public prosecutor’s office), the court, or the prison system, and guides and supervises probation sentences. 

The Restorative Justice Netherlands foundation (RJN) is the innovation, education, and knowledge center for restorative justice and recovery-centered care. They focus on the criminal justice system and other areas where recovery-centered care can have added value. RJN maintains a wide national and international network.

Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven (damages/compensation fund for violent crimes) is available for victims that suffer from serious physical or psychological issues as a result of a violent crime. Through a one-time settlement payment they acknowledge the injustice on behalf of the government.