Information brochure
Would you like an overview of Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven? Then download our information brochure (PDF).
My situation
Who is Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven for?
My situation
Who is Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven for?
Not only victims of a violent or sexsual crime can apply for compensation. Relatives, surviving relatives, and witnesses can also submit an application to Schadefonds Geweldsmisdrijven.
Surviving relative
Did someone in your family die because of a violent crime, or because of someone else’s very careless behaviour (criminally negligent homicide)? Then you can also apply for compensation from us.
You are a surviving relative if, for example, you are the spouse, (registered) partner, parent, child or (half) brother / (half) sister of the person who died.
Close relative
Has anyone in your family been a victim of a violent or sexual crime? And does that person have physical or psychological problems as a result that might never go away? Then you can apply for compensation from us.
You are a close relative if, for example, you are the spouse, (registered) partner, parent, child or (half) brother / (half) sister of the victim.
Witnesses
Did you witness a violent or sexual crime, or see the consequences of such a crime? And has this caused you serious psychological problems? Then you can apply for compensation from us.
Slachtofferhulp Nederland helps with the application
As a victim, you have been through something traumatic. You may prefer not to think about it too much. Are you applying for compensation from us? Then we will ask you to recount your story. This can sometimes be difficult.
But you don’t have to do this alone. The people at Slachtofferhulp Nederland can help you apply for compensation. They understand what you have been through and know exactly how it works.