Vertrouwenspersonen op school
Het is belangrijk dat jij je fijn en veilig voelt op school. Zo kun je beter leren, jezelf zijn en met plezier naar school gaan.
Soms gebeurt er iets waardoor je je niet prettig voelt. Misschien word je gepest, voel je je buitengesloten of maak je iets vervelends mee en loop je hierin vast, dan kun je contact opnemen met een vertrouwenspersoon. Ook als je te maken hebt met discriminatie, agressie, grensoverschrijdend gedrag of seksueel geweld, sta je er niet alleen voor. De vertrouwenspersonen zijn er voor jou!
Een vertrouwenspersoon luistert naar jouw verhaal, denkt met je mee en neemt je serieus. Alles wat je vertelt, is vertrouwelijk. Jij hebt de regie en bepaalt wat je wel of niet hiermee wilt doen.
Ook als je iets hebt gezien of gehoord wat niet oké voelt, kun je dit bespreken met een vertrouwenspersoon. Je hoeft er niet alleen mee rond te lopen.
Inappropriate behavior
With inappropriate behavior, we mean behavior that is experienced as transgressive or hurtful by the other person. The tricky part is that we don't all have the same boundaries. What one person experiences as funny or desirable, the other finds hurtful or transgressive. By talking to each other, setting limits and respecting them, unwanted behavior in the workplace is minimized. In our organization, we strive for a socially safe work environment, where everyone can be themselves.
Bullying is a form of aggression directed at an individual, with the intent to repeatedly cause physical, social, and/or psychological harm. This can occur physically, via social media, verbally, or non-verbally.
Bullying is unacceptable. We want you to feel safe at all times.
Speak up if you see bullying or if you are being bullied yourself. You can share your story with a confidential advisor.
Discrimination occurs when people are treated unequally, disadvantaged, or excluded based on prejudice or specific characteristics (origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability). Discrimination is prohibited in the Netherlands.
Equal treatment and appreciation for who you are is what we stand for. We strive for a culture where everyone feels comfortable being open and addressing one another regarding unwanted behavior or inappropriate remarks.
Would you like to discuss this topic with a confidential advisor? Please contact VP-Nederland.
Sexual misconduct includes any form of sexually oriented behavior, comment, or advance that is experienced as unwanted by the other person. Examples include: unwanted touching or remarks, sending or sharing unwanted sexually explicit messages or photos, blackmailing someone with sexually explicit messages or photos, sexual assault, and rape. Personal boundaries are different for everyone.
We want everyone to feel safe and empowered to set personal boundaries. You can discuss this topic with a confidential advisor. Even if you have engaged in such behavior yourself and don't know what to do, you can speak with a confidential advisor. Don't keep it to yourself; make an appointment. The confidential advisors are here for you.
Aggression and violence are unacceptable and punishable by law! Any form of physical or verbal aggression violates personal safety and the rights of others.
Aggression and violence are defined as any verbal or physical behavior that harasses, threatens, or attacks someone. This ranges from verbal abuse and intimidation to physical violence. It can happen to anyone, including managers, colleagues, directors, students, customers, patients, public transport passengers, and/or bystanders. Aggression and violence are never permitted, and we want everyone to feel safe here.
Are you dealing with or witnessing aggression and violence? Please contact the police, your manager, the board, or a confidential advisor to share your story and explore potential next steps.
When power displays and/or abuse of power occur within an organization or team, it can be an isolated incident or a recurring pattern. This behavior can make you feel like you don't matter or make you afraid to speak up.
Our standard is a culture of open communication. If you are experiencing or witnessing displays of power or abuse of power, please contact a confidential advisor. You can also reach out if you have exhibited this behavior yourself and would like to talk about it.
By the end of a reporting process, a lot has often happened. Even if the report has been handled carefully, the effects can be long-lasting.
We believe it is important that everyone involved can move forward in a healthy and positive way. We understand that this takes time; it is a period that requires attention for the reporter, the accused, and those around them.
We do everything we can to ensure a smooth return to work. We focus on restoring trust, collegiality, and job satisfaction, as well as rehabilitation where necessary, possible, and desired.
Ask about the possibilities for recovery and rehabilitation within your organization at VP-Nederland.
Integrity means being honest, sincere, and no bribery. This means that there is mutual trust and ethical action.
Integrity issues are violations of ethical conduct, such as theft, fraud, conflict of interest and/or wrongdoing. There is an abuse when the social interest is at stake, such as a threat to public health, danger to the safety of people, the risk of environmental degradation or violation of the law.
We want a socially safe workplace for everyone and take responsibility for our environment.
Do you suspect a violation of integrity or wrongdoing? Then talk to your manager or the highest governing body within the organization. You can also contact an external confidential advisor from VP-Nederland or report it to our hotline.
Contact with the external confidential advisor
VP-Nederland is bereikbaar op werkdagen van 09.00 - 20.00 uur en in het weekend van 10.00 - 14.00 uur. Buiten deze tijden kun je een bericht achterlaten, dan nemen wij tijdens onze openingstijden contact met je op.
Alle meldingen en gesprekken worden vertrouwelijk behandeld, met uitzondering van situaties waarin sprake is van een ernstig strafbaar feit dat acuut gevaar oplevert voor mens en milieu en de vertrouwenspersoon hierdoor in gewetensnood komt.
Indien uw organisatie gebruik maakt van de Opgelucht App, kunt u eenvoudig een chatgesprek voeren met een externe vertrouwenspersoon van VP-Nederland. In deze versleutelde en beveiligde omgeving kun je je verhaal doen en/of je twijfels bespreken.
Relieved App Download
Download the Relieved App from VP-Nederland.
Scan QR Code or Enter Code
After downloading the app, log in using the QR code below or enter the 6-digit code. This code is the same for all employees of our organization, guaranteeing your anonymity.
Guidance for accused employees
Have you been accused of inappropriate behavior? You can count on our support as well. An accusation can have a huge impact on both a professional and personal level. Our specially trained confidential advisors listen objectively and without judgment, offering guidance as long as no verdict on guilt has been reached.
Guiding someone who has been accused requires different knowledge and skills than supporting a reporter. That is why there are confidential advisors available who specialize specifically in this type of support. They are experienced in this sensitive subject and provide guidance in a careful and professional manner.
For more information, please contact VP-Nederland.
Code of Conduct
The code of conduct states how we treat each other, how you behave and what is considered (un) acceptable behavior.
Protocol
The protocol is a document on how to act in the event of unwanted behavior and/or integrity violations.
Complaints procedure
Our complaints procedure for adverse behaviour sets out the procedure for filing a complaint with VP-Nederland.
Reporting procedure
Do you suspect an integrity violation or abuse? This procedure explains how to report this to VP-Nederland.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you discuss with an external confidential advisor is confidential. You decide what you want to share and what happens. You can read what to expect in the FAQ.
No. Your contact with the external confidential advisor is completely confidential and goes directly via VP-Nederland. Your manager or supervisor will not be informed about this. Only if you want to do so and agree, can we work with you to see if and how a next step may be taken.
If there are several external confidential advisor available, you can choose who you feel comfortable with. The advisors introduce themselves on the basis of a photo, proposal video and proposal text on the web page and in the VP app. This way, you can experience who you have the best click with and feel safest. You can also get acquainted without obligation, without having to share everything right away.
That depends on your needs, but on average, a conversation takes between 45 and 90 minutes. Some people need one conversation, others need multiple contact moments. There is no fixed number: you decide what you need, in consultation with the external confidential advisor.
The advisor is mainly there for unwanted behavior, bullying, (sexual) harassment, violence and aggression, discrimination, issues where you feel tense, integrity violations or if abuse is suspected. This usually does not include issues such as employment conditions, performance reviews, or conflicts about working hours — it's better to contact your manager, HR or a mediator for that. Do you have doubts? Feel free to contact us and, together with a counselor, you will see what is appropriate for you.
Yes, definitely. The advisor is also there for you if you are accused of something, or if you feel that you are being looked at unfairly. You can tell your story, ask questions and seek support. The counselor does not judge, but helps you to gain clarity. For this purpose, we have appointed separate counselors. You can contact VP-Nederland for this
Yes, you're in control. The external confidential advisor listens to your story, asks questions when necessary, and helps you explore your options. Nothing happens without your consent. You decide whether you want to take further steps — and if so, which ones.
We'll try to answer your message within half an hour. On weekdays, we are available between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., and on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. You will receive a notification in the VP app as soon as the advisor has responded. You can often continue chatting live immediately afterwards. We do our best to always respond as quickly as possible.
You can contact a advisor from VP-Nederland 7 days a week if you're having trouble discussing something that you don't just want to discuss with a colleague, manager or HR. Think about situations where you feel unsafe, unsure about what happened, or just need someone to spar with. There is no barrier: even if you're not sure if something is “serious enough” yet — you're welcome to tell your story.
Only if that's what you want. A advisor does not take action without your permission. You discuss what you need together: maybe you just want to tell your story, maybe you want help with a conversation, or you're still thinking about taking the next step. You set the pace. The exception is when there is a threat to people, the environment or the organization or counselor in need of conscience.
The internal advisor is a colleague within the organization who has been assigned the task of advisor. This person knows the organization, culture and people well. This can help you quickly understand your situation. An external advisor works independently of the organization and is specially hired to have confidential conversations. This can be nice if you prefer to talk to someone who has a little more distance from the workplace. Both advisors have the same duty of confidentiality.
It's courageous to face that. You can safely discuss with the advisor what you want with it. You don't have to do it alone. The advisor can help you think about recovery, apologies, or guidance. The conversation is confidential and without judgment.
No, your employer does not know that you are using the VP App. If you download the App to your work phone, your employer may be able to see that you installed the App, but never what messages were exchanged. The content of your conversations is completely private and only visible to you and the advisor. If you want complete privacy, it's best to download the App to your private phone.
No, behind the chat there is always a real advisor or counselor from VP-Nederland. Even if your organization has an internal advisor, you always chat with a advisor from VP-Nederland. So you never chat with a robot or someone from your organization. If you want, you can also chat anonymously.
You can go to the chat with any work-related problem or feeling. Whether it's something small that bothers you, an unpleasant situation at work, or a suspicion of something that's not right — you don't have to be left alone. The advisor at VP-Nederland are there to listen to you and help you, without judgment.
Contact
You can contact the counselor by phone, email or post. If your organization purchases the VP app, you can also use it. We always treat your information confidentially.
Telephone
Bel met de vertrouwenspersoon.
Reporting form
Report (anonymously or with your name) any inappropriate behavior. Your report is confidential, and your information will not be shared without permission.
Je kunt een e-mail sturen aan de vertrouwenspersoon. We adviseren om je privé e-mailadres te gebruiken.
Loop gerust even binnen bij onze inlooplocatie voor een vertrouwelijk gesprek met een van onze vertrouwenspersonen.
3830 VB Leusden
Walk-in location
Feel free to drop by our walk-in location for a confidential conversation with one of our confidential advisors.
1077 XX Amsterdam
Learn how we protect your privacy
Your trust is essential to us. In our privacy statement, we explain how we collect, use and secure your personal data. You can also read what rights you have and how to exercise them.
