Reclassering Nederland

Probation Netherlands actively contributes to the safety of society by preventing crime and reducing recidivism. We do this by controlling many risks as possible and the offender or suspect to stimulate or to change their behavior. Vision Offenders are responsible for the crime and their own behavior. Judicial authorities decide on the consequences. For offenders with disabilities or mental condition are unable to take responsibility, generally takes place pathways to care.

Favorably influence the behavior of offenders is often possible. You responsibly is to learn. Probation Netherlands supports people with it. Fueling motivation, making responsible choices and self-reflection are part of the approach. Taking into account the risks to society. And controlling where necessary. Even in criminal suspects come into contact with Probation Netherlands. Of them is not yet clear whether they have committed offenses. Especially if there is no confession. From judicial data, behavior and the social environment are often, however, risks to distill the safety of individuals or society. In that case, the latter shall prevail limit of those risks. That is the legitimization of rehabilitation intervention. Probation Netherlands does not exclude people in advance of counseling and interventions.