JBRR

What JBRR does

Jeugdbescherming Rotterdam Rijnmond (JBRR) is a Dutch non-profit foundation (Stichting) and certified institution (gecertificeerde instelling, GI) that delivers court-mandated child protection and youth probation services across the Rotterdam Rijnmond region, covering 13 municipalities including Rotterdam, Schiedam, Vlaardingen, Capelle aan den IJssel, Nissewaard, Ridderkerk, and Goeree-Overflakkee. Its core service portfolio includes supervision orders (OTS/VOTS) and guardianship for children aged 0–18 whose safety or development is at risk, youth probation (jeugdreclassering) for juveniles aged 12–18 who have committed offenses, a 24/7 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), care coordination through Team Zorgbemiddeling, independent psycho-diagnostic assessments via the Kennis- en Servicecentrum voor Diagnostiek (KSCD), intensive Straatkracht trajectories for youth in organized criminal contexts, and the Centrum voor Kennis en Innovatie (CK&I) for training and knowledge sharing. In 2024, JBRR handled 2,107 child protection measures and serves approximately 1,700–2,100 families annually.

The organization's technology footprint is operational and compliance-oriented rather than product-facing. The digital Aanpak Jeugdbescherming JBRR, launched in March 2024, is a searchable online methodology that replaced the physical casework handbook, providing standardized work processes and quality frameworks. ZIVVER provides secure email and file exchange for confidential client dossiers, and the organization completed migration to a Microsoft cloud environment in late 2023. JBRR holds ISO 9001 certification for its Crisis Intervention Team (recertified November 2025 with no critical findings) and KMI quality certification, and operates under full AVG/GDPR-compliant data retention policies spanning 5–30 years.

Revenue is generated entirely through public funding under the Dutch Jeugdwet (Youth Act), with JBRR commissioned by the Gemeenschappelijke Regeling Jeugdhulp Rijnmond (GRJR), a collaborative body of the 13 municipalities in the region. A supplementary revenue stream comes from tax-deductible donations enabled by its ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling) status. Services are provided free of charge to families at the point of use, with no commercial pricing model. Distribution occurs exclusively through government-mandated channels: child court orders, five regional youth protection intake plazas (jeugdbeschermingspleinen), 73 municipal local teams (lokale teams), and a 24/7 crisis hotline. Customer segments include families with court-ordered protection measures, juvenile offenders, municipal local teams, and chain partners such as schools, police, hospitals, the Raad voor de Kinderbescherming, and Veilig Thuis.

Name

JBRR

Legal name

Stichting Jeugdbescherming Rotterdam Rijnmond

Website

https://jeugdbeschermingrotterdamrijnmond.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Stichting Jeugdbescherming Rotterdam Rijnmond (JBRR) is a Dutch non-profit certified institution delivering court-mandated child protection and youth probation services across 13 municipalities in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region, publicly funded under the Jeugdwet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Protection and Youth Probation Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Parole Offices and Probation Offices (92215), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Wraparound Student Support & Case Management Services (At-Risk K–12) (EDAJAEAJ)

Keywords

• Child protection services
• Youth probation
• Crisis intervention team
• Family court measures
• Youth rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Municipal Commission (GRJR): JBRR is commissioned by the Gemeenschappelijke Regeling Jeugdhulp Rijnmond (GRJR), a collaborative body of 13 municipalities in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region, which funds all JBRR operations including child protection measures, youth probation, and crisis intervention services. Revenue is derived from municipal budget allocations under the Jeugdwet (Youth Act).
2. Donations and Legacies: JBRR accepts charitable donations and legacy bequests. It is designated as an ANBI (Algemeen Nut Beogende Instelling — public benefit organization), making donations tax-deductible for donors. This is a supplementary revenue stream.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

JBRR is the designated gecertificeerde instelling (certified institution) executing court-mandated child protection measures and youth probation for the Rotterdam Rijnmond region under the Dutch Jeugdwet. Its integrated service portfolio combines statutory protection work (OTS/VOTS/guardianship), youth rehabilitation (jeugdreclassering, including the intensive Straatkracht program), 24/7 crisis intervention, independent psycho-diagnostic assessments, specialist care coordination, and chain-partner training — all publicly funded and delivered free to families.

Product overview

Jeugdbescherming Rotterdam Rijnmond (JBRR) is a certified institution for youth protection and youth rehabilitation operating in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region. The organization provides a unified portfolio of interconnected services including: child protection measures (supervision orders, guardianship), youth rehabilitation for criminal youth, a 24/7 Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), Care Coordination (Zorgbemiddeling), and the Knowledge and Service Center for Diagnostics (KSCD). Supporting services include the Consultatie & Advies team, the Centrum voor Kennis en Innovatie for training, and specialized programs like Straatkracht for intensive youth rehabilitation and Handle with Care for school-based support. The organization works with families until parents can fully resume care, serving 13 municipalities in the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Crisisinterventieteam (CIT): 24/7 crisis intervention team providing immediate assistance for families in acute situations requiring urgent child protection support.
• Team Zorgbemiddeling
• Kennis- en Servicecentrum voor Diagnostiek (KSCD)
• Centrum voor Kennis en Innovatie (K&I)

Products and services

• Jeugdbescherming (Child Protection) Court-mandated child protection services for families where children's safety or development is at risk, including execution of supervision orders (OTS/VOTS) and guardianship (voogdij) measures under the Jeugdwet. Families are referred via the child court, jeugdbeschermingspleinen, and municipal local teams.
• Jeugdreclassering (Youth Rehabilitation) Supervision and guidance for youth aged 12–18 who have committed or are suspected of committing a criminal offense, delivered under court-ordered youth probation (jeugdreclassering) to prevent recidivism. Includes the ZSM (Zorgvuldig, Snel, Maatwerk) approach with Veiligheidshuis and other chain partners.
• Crisisinterventieteam (CIT) 24/7 crisis intervention team providing immediate assistance when urgent help is needed for children and families, accessible via telephone (010 233 00 00). ISO 9001 certified for quality management. Operates the Handle with Care protocol with schools.
• Team Zorgbemiddeling (Care Coordination)

Quantifiable outcome

• 2107 child protection measures assigned to JBRR in 2024
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gecertificeerde Instellingen (GIs) — joint manifestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2025The bestuurders (executives) of all Gecertificeerde Instellingen (certified institutions) in the Netherlands jointly launched the manifesto 'Betere bescherming van kinderen en gezinnen vraagt om een fundamentele verandering' (Better protection of children and families requires fundamental change), handed to the Tweede Kamer (Dutch House of Representatives). JBRR's bestuurder Inge Vermeulen was among the signatories.
• WSS JB&JR (William Schrikker Stichting Jeugdbescherming en Jeugdreclassering)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024WSS JB&JR was a subcontractor of JBRR. From January 2024, the head- and subcontractor relationship was dissolved, and WSS JB&JR continues as a separate certified institution (GI) in the region. The three GIs (JBRR, WSS JB&JR, LJ&R) continue to work closely together under the partnermodel.
• LJ&R (Lindenhuis, Jeugd en Risicojeugd)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024LJ&R is one of three certified institutions (GIs) operating in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region. Together with JBRR and WSS JB&JR, it collaborates on the partnermodel, joint ketenoverleg, and shared responsibility for families with protection measures.
• Handle with Care partner schools (BOOR, Kind en Onderwijs, PCBO, RVKO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 November 2023Rotterdam primary schools under BOOR, Kind en Onderwijs, PCBO, and RVKO participate in Handle with Care. After domestic violence incidents, JBRR's CIT sends a signal to school contact persons so teachers can provide extra support to affected children.
• Gemeenschappelijke Regeling Jeugdhulp Rijnmond (GRJR)coreOthersGRJR is the collaborative body of 13 municipalities in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region and is the formal commissioning authority for JBRR. JBRR and its subcontractor WSS JBJR report to GRJR. Quarterly meetings are held at the GRJR level to discuss developments affecting collaboration.
• 73 lokale teams (Local Teams) within 13 municipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner73 local teams across the 13 GRJR municipalities work with JBRR under the partnermodel. Joint teamtafels (team tables) are held within 14 days of a commission. JBRR also provides consultation and advice (C&A) to local teams, and some youth protectors are physically co-located at local team offices.
• Jeugdbeschermingspleinen (5 plazas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFive youth protection intake plazas across the region convene weekly to review incoming cases. Experts and (from age 16) the child and parents discuss each case and decide on the required approach. Plazas cover Rotterdam/Schiedam/Maassluis/Lansingerland; Vlaardingen; Krimpen/Capelle; Nissewaard; and Goeree-Overflakkee/Barendrecht/Albrandswaard/Ridderkerk/Brielle/Hellevoetsluis/Westvoorne.
• Veilig Thuis Rotterdam RijnmondcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeilig Thuis is the central advice and reporting point for domestic violence and child abuse in the region. It screens cases and transfers relevant incidents to JBRR's Crisis Intervention Team for follow-up and Handle with Care notifications to schools.
• CVD (Centrum voor Dienstverlening)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCVD conducts domestic violence and child abuse screening as part of the Handle with Care collaboration. It transfers relevant incidents to JBRR's CIT, which then notifies schools.
• Raad voor de Kinderbescherming (Council for Child Protection)coreOthersThe Raad voor de Kinderbescherming advises the child court and conducts investigations. JBRR works with the Raad for case referrals, court proceedings, and the zorgbemiddeling process. JBRR provides data (NAW, BSN, services) to the Raad for monitoring.
• Stichting Jongerenwerk Op Zuid (JOZ)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJOZ is one of the alliance partners working with the Slagkr8 method to support youth affected by the Toeslagenaffaire (childcare benefit scandal). JOZ participated in JBRR's Poverty Awareness Week activities.
• Het Nieuwe VaarwaterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarrie Janssen, ambassador of Het Nieuwe Vaarwater, gave a guest lecture during JBRR's Poverty Awareness Week. The organization focuses on showing possibilities for families affected by poverty.
• Stichting S.A.N.G.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStichting S.A.N.G. is a foundation of experienced parents who support other parents whose children are in detention or at risk of detention. They co-organized JBRR's first parents' evening for youth probation, sharing personal recovery stories and peer support.
• JeugdstemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJeugdstem is an independent foundation of trusted persons in youth care. They provide free information, advice, and support to children, parents, and adults with questions or complaints about youth care. JBRR refers clients to Jeugdstem for trusted person support.
• Centrum voor Jeugd en Gezin Rijnmond (CJG Rijnmond)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCJG Rijnmond provides preventive youth healthcare in the Rijnmond region (except Capelle aan den IJssel). It collaborates with GIs to provide integrated care offerings in neighborhoods for youth aged 0–18.
• Centrum voor Kennis en Innovatie (CK&I) — internal/external knowledge sharingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBRR's Centre for Knowledge and Innovation provides training, workshops, and expertise to local teams and chain partners, supporting systematic professional development across the youth care chain.
• Stichting Kwaliteitsregister Jeugd (SKJ)coreOthersSKJ is the professional quality register for youth care workers. JBRR's youth protectors are registered with SKJ, meaning they work according to professional standards. Clients can file a disciplinary complaint (tuchtklacht) with SKJ if they believe standards were not met.
• ZSM ketenpartners (Zorgvuldig, Snel, Maatwerk)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJBRR works with ZSM (Zorgvuldig, Snel, Maatwerk — Careful, Fast, Tailored) approach partners in the youth criminal justice chain, including the Veiligheidshuis, to provide intensive youth probation trajectories.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• LJ&R (Lindenhuis, Jeugd en Risicojeugd): LJ&R is the third certified institution (GI) operating in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region alongside JBRR and WSS JB&JR. It delivers directly comparable Jeugdwet child protection and youth probation services under the shared partnermodel and joint ketenoverleg.
• Stichting Nidos: Stichting Nidos is the specialized Dutch GI for youth protection of unaccompanied minor refugees and juveniles in criminal cases. It delivers Jeugdwet-mandated services that directly overlap with JBRR's youth probation (jeugdreclassering) work, with a specialized but comparable statutory mandate.
• Jeugdformaat: Jeugdformaat is a Dutch youth services organization delivering Jeugdwet-funded youth protection, supervision, and family support services in the Zuid-Holland region. It shares JBRR's statutory model and operates in an adjacent geography with comparable offerings and client base.
• William Schrikker Stichting Jeugdbescherming en Jeugdreclassering (WSS JB&JR): WSS JB&JR was JBRR's subcontractor until January 2024 when it spun off as an independent certified institution (GI) in the same Rotterdam Rijnmond region. It now operates as a direct peer GI delivering overlapping Jeugdwet child protection and youth probation services under the same partnermodel. <parameter name="peer_description">WSS JB&JR was JBRR's subcontractor until January 2024 when it spun off as an independent certified institution (GI) in the same Rotterdam Rijnmond region. It now operates as a direct peer GI delivering overlapping Jeugdwet child protection and youth probation services under the same partnermodel.
• Jeugdbescherming regio Amsterdam: Jeugdbescherming regio Amsterdam is another major regional certified institution (GI) executing court-mandated child protection and youth probation measures under the Jeugdwet in the Amsterdam region. It operates the directly comparable GI business model with multi-municipality commissioning.
• De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers: De Jeugd- & Gezinsbeschermers is a major Dutch GI providing child protection, youth probation, and family supervision services across multiple regions under the Jeugdwet. It is one of the larger GI operators in the Netherlands and operates a closely comparable statutory mandate.

Others

• Veilig Thuis Rotterdam Rijnmond: Veilig Thuis is the central advice and reporting point for domestic violence and child abuse in the Rotterdam Rijnmond region. It sits upstream of JBRR's Crisis Intervention Team and is a key referral source, making it a closely adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor.
• Save the Children Nederland: Save the Children Nederland operates child welfare and youth support programs across the Netherlands addressing at-risk children. Its mission overlaps thematically with JBRR's child protection work, although it is not a GI and operates under different funding models.
• Jeugdstem: Jeugdstem is the independent foundation of trusted persons in Dutch youth care, providing free advice and complaints support. JBRR refers clients to Jeugdstem, making it an adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a peer competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils Jeugdbescherming & Reclassering: Leger des Heils operates one of the larger certified institution divisions in the Netherlands and offers broader social and welfare services alongside Jeugdwet child protection and youth probation. It is a broader incumbent with overlapping but wider service portfolio than JBRR.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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