Youth Protection Noord Safeguards Children

Mandatory Interventions Aid Vulnerable Families

When a child’s well-being or development faces grave risks, legal intervention can mandate assistance for families. This crucial support, known as a youth protection measure, can involve supervised guidance or placement outside the home.

Delivering Essential Services

In the provinces of Groningen and Drenthe, Youth Protection Noord is the certified institution responsible for implementing these measures. The organization supports approximately one thousand families annually, addressing serious threats to children’s safety.

Dual Focus: Justice and Safety

Youth Protection Noord operates with a two-pronged approach: a judicial component and the “Veilig Thuis” initiative. Veilig Thuis serves as a central advisory and reporting hub for child abuse and domestic violence incidents throughout Groningen.

Recent data indicates a concerning trend in child welfare cases. In 2023, Dutch child protection services received over 120,000 reports of potential child abuse or neglect, highlighting the ongoing need for organizations like Youth Protection Noord (Nederlands Jeugdinstituut).