🛡️SafetyUpdated: May 2026

🆘 Sexual violence — where do I get immediate help?

Direct answer

After sexual violence — rape, assault, abuse: call Sexual Violence Center (CSG): 0800-0188 — free, 24/7, anonymous if wanted. Within 7 days: forensic exam (DNA, evidence) + medical (STD test, contraception, pregnancy prevention) + psychological (trauma first aid) in one hospital visit (24 CSG locations NL). Up to 7 days after: forensic use. After: only medical + psych but still welcome. Reporting fully optional: decide later, evidence kept 6 months. Free: funded by city + insurer. No own risk. Also for men + LGBTQ+. Acute help: on resistance/danger call 112. After: Slachtofferhulp 0900-0101 + GP + psychologist (insurance covers on PTSD diagnosis). Online sexual violence (deepfake, leakage, sextortion): Offlimits 0800-0432 + helpwanted.nl.

CSG 24/7

0800-0188

Window

7 days forensic

Cost

Free

Step by step

1
Call CSG within 7 days
0800-0188 free. They arrange hospital + forensic + medical in one go.
2
Don't shower, keep clothes
Until CSG visit: no shower, no fresh underwear, clothes in paper bag (plastic destroys DNA).
3
Forensic exam + medical
In hospital: DNA + STD test + contraception + injuries. 2-3 hrs. Evidence kept 6 mo, also without report.
4
Report (optional)
Decide later. Police have “Zedenkamer” specially trained investigators. Slachtofferhulp guides.
5
Long-term trauma treatment
EMDR/CBT via psychologist. GP referral. Insurance covers on PTSD diagnosis.

All contacts

Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG)Forensic + medical + psych, 24/7

Step 1 within 7 days

📞 0800-0188 🔗 centrumseksueelgeweld.nl

Politie ZedenkamerReport, trained investigators

For report

📞 0900-8844 🔗 politie.nl

Slachtofferhulp NederlandReport guidance + emotional

For long-term support

📞 0900-0101 🔗 slachtofferhulp.nl

Offlimits + HelpwantedOnline sexual violence + sextortion

Online incident

📞 0800-0432 🔗 helpwanted.nl

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to report to get help?

No. CSG exam + medical + psych independent from report. Evidence kept 6 mo so you can decide later. Fully confidential, not at police unless you choose.

What if more than 7 days ago?

Forensic mostly gone, but CSG still helps medical (STD test, pregnancy) + psych. Report still possible later, even after years (limitation sex offenses: 20 yrs; rape no longer time-barred since 2026).

Sources

🔎 Common search queries

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“Centrum Seksueel Geweld 0800-0188”
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“sex violence helpline 24/7”