What Centrum Seksueel Geweld does

Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG), formally Stichting Landelijk Centrum Seksueel Geweld (LCSG), is the only specialized national knowledge center in the Netherlands for all forms of sexual violence, operating as a private foundation under ANBI (public benefit organization) status. Founded as a foundation in 2020 (with operational origins tied to earlier Victim Support Fund financing), the organization delivers integrated forensic, medical, and psychological care through 16 regional locations co-located with Dutch hospitals, GGD (municipal health services), GGZ (mental health services), and police partners. Its service portfolio centers on a 24/7 free and anonymous national helpline (0800-0188), live chat, an online self-help environment (zelfhulp.centrumseksueelgeweld.nl), and physical regional centers accessible within one hour from any point in the Netherlands.

The technology stack is conventional and not a differentiator: WordPress-based website with Google Analytics, YouTube-hosted vlog library, dedicated chat subdomain, and a Teletolk/Tolkcontact integration for deaf and hard-of-hearing accessibility. Sub-products include the STEM-panel research initiative (launched 2025), the CSG Academie professional training platform, and a video content library segmented by audience. Operations are governed by a Supervisory Board chaired by Marleen van Amersfoort, with Prof. Dr. Iva Bicanic serving as Director of Knowledge Development and Innovation and holding a chair at UMC Utrecht, anchoring academic credibility.

CSG is primarily funded by the Dutch government and municipalities — specifically the Ministry of Justice and Security, the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport, and the Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG) — with supplementary donations and fundraising. All services are free for children and youth up to age 17; adult in-person care may incur costs subject to the Dutch health insurance deductible. The customer base is distributed (approximately 100,000 annual sexual violence victims in the Netherlands) while the funding base is highly concentrated in three government entities.

Name

Centrum Seksueel Geweld

Legal name

Stichting Landelijk Centrum Seksueel Geweld

Website

https://centrumseksueelgeweld.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Centrum Seksueel Geweld is the Dutch national knowledge center for sexual violence, delivering free, anonymous 24/7 helpline, chat, online self-help, and integrated forensic, medical, and psychological care across 16 regional locations, funded by the Dutch government and municipalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Victim Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Individual and Family Services (6241), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Safeguarding, Child Protection & Reporting Services (EDAJAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Support Hotlines & Digital Wellbeing Tools (EDAJAIAL), Family & Community Support Services (Case Management, Referrals) (EDAJAIAK)

Keywords

• Sexual violence support
• Victim assistance services
• Forensic medical care
• Trauma counseling services
• Crisis helpline services

Headquarters

HQ city

Utrecht

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government and municipal funding: The CSG is primarily financed by the Dutch government and municipalities. It was initially funded by Slachtofferhulp (Victim Support Fund) and transitioned to government and municipal funding.
2. Donations and fundraising: The organization accepts one-time and periodic donations from the public. It holds ANBI (public benefit institution) status, making donations tax-deductible. CSG also receives support through fundraising events (e.g., Dolle Mina benefit events, Labyrun Colorfestival).
3. Free helpline and chat services: The 0800-0188 helpline and chat service are provided free of charge to all victims. In-person care is free for children and youth up to age 17; adults may incur costs subject to their health insurance deductible.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG) is the Dutch national center providing professional help to anyone who has experienced an unwanted sexual experience or sexual abuse, online or offline, recently or in the past. It delivers integrated forensic, medical, psychological, and police support through a 24/7 free and anonymous helpline (0800-0188), live chat, an online self-help environment, and 16 regional physical centers. Services are free for all children and youth up to age 17, with adult care covered through Dutch health insurance.

Product overview

Centrum Seksueel Geweld (CSG) is a Dutch national center providing comprehensive support services for victims of sexual violence. The organization offers a multi-channel service portfolio centered on a 24/7 helpline (0800-0188), anonymous chat services, and an online self-help environment (zelfhulpomgeving). These core services are complemented by 16 regional physical locations providing forensic, medical, and psychological care, video-based educational content (vlogs), professional training through the Academie, and the STEM-panel research initiative. The center integrates accessibility features including Teletolk for hearing/speech-impaired users. Services are free, anonymous, and available to all regardless of when or where the incident occurred.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CSG Academie: Educational and training division of Centrum Seksueel Geweld for professionals.
• STEM-panel
• Zelfhulp Portal

Quantifiable outcome

• 100,000 victims of sexual violence annually in the Netherlands (CSG target population)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Slachtofferhulp Nederland (Fonds Slachtofferhulp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSlachtofferhulp Nederland is a fixed strategic partner and was the initial funder of CSG through Fonds Slachtofferhulp. CSG operates within a collaborative framework that includes Slachtofferhulp as a core network partner. The partnership also includes Slachtofferwijzer.nl as an information and referral resource for victims.
• Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid (Ministry of Justice and Security)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of two primary government ministries providing core funding to CSG. The Ministry of Justice and Security funds and sets policy direction for CSG's role within the Dutch justice system, including police collaboration.
• Ministerie van Volksgezondheid, Welzijn en Sport (Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of two primary government ministries providing core funding to CSG. The Ministry of Health oversees CSG's integration with the Dutch healthcare system, including hospital, GGD, and GGZ partnerships.
• Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten (VNG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVNG represents Dutch municipalities in CSG governance and funding. Municipalities collectively co-finance CSG operations alongside the national government.
• Various Dutch hospitals (regional partners)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEach of the 16 regional CSG locations is anchored in a hospital partnership, providing forensic examination, medical treatment, and acute care. Specific hospital partners include UMC Utrecht (headquarters hosting the WKZ location), OLVG, MUMC, MST, MCL, and others visible in the partner logo section.
• Various GGD (Municipal Health Services) organizationscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGGD organizations across Dutch regions (including GGD Groningen, GGD Drenthe, GGD Zuid-Limburg, GGD Zeeland, GGD Flevoland, GGD Hollands Midden, GGD Haaglanden, GGD Amsterdam, and others) participate in the multidisciplinary CSG teams, contributing public health expertise and community outreach.
• Various GGZ (Mental Health) organizationscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGGZ (mental health) organizations across the Netherlands collaborate within CSG regional teams to provide psychological care, trauma therapy, and psychiatric support to sexual violence victims.
• Politie Nederland (Dutch Police)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Dutch police are integrated into CSG's multidisciplinary teams in every region, providing forensic investigation, victim reporting support, and information sessions. Police officers receive training in trauma-informed interview techniques including the child-friendly studio interview method.
• StopitNowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStopitNow is listed as a collaborating partner organization within the CSG network, contributing to prevention and awareness efforts around sexual abuse.
• RutgersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRutgers is a collaborating partner organization within the CSG network, contributing expertise in sexual and reproductive health and rights.
• ARQ Centrum voor Gezicht op GeweldminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARQ is a partner organization within the CSG network, providing expertise on collective violence and its impact, contributing to CSG's knowledge base and professional training programs.
• UMC Utrecht / Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis (WKZ)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUMC Utrecht hosts the CSG headquarters at the WKZ location in Utrecht. Prof. Dr. Iva Bicanic holds her chair in Sexual Abuse of Children at the Wilhelmina Kinderziekenhuis of UMC Utrecht, linking CSG directly to academic research.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Movisie: Dutch knowledge institute for social development, covering domestic violence, child abuse, and broader social issues. Broad incumbent in the same social services domain; provides research, training, and policy advice overlapping CSG's professional support and knowledge development role.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Largest US anti-sexual violence organization operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and DoD Safe Helpline. International incumbent peer: same mission (sexual violence victim support), analogous national hotline + digital tools model, and similar multidisciplinary partner network approach.

Direct peers

• Slachtofferhulp Nederland: Dutch national victim support organization providing emotional support, practical assistance, and legal guidance to victims of crime and traffic incidents. Direct peer: same victim-support mission, overlapping services for sexual violence victims, and shared initial funder relationship (Fonds Slachtofferhulp).
• Fier!: Dutch organization providing specialized care for victims of sexual violence, human trafficking, and domestic violence. Direct peer: very similar integrated forensic-medical-psychological care model, targets the same primary client population in the Netherlands.
• Childline (Netherlands): Dutch helpline for children and youth up to age 18 providing anonymous support via phone and chat. Direct peer on youth helpline delivery, free anonymous access, and Dutch-language digital channels; complementary rather than overlapping on sexual violence specialization.
• Rutgers: Dutch center of expertise on sexual and reproductive health and rights. Direct peer in CSG's own partner network; collaborates on sexual violence issues and shares the prevention/awareness mission, though Rutgers focuses more broadly on sexual health.
• Veilig Thuis: Dutch regional organizations providing advice and support for domestic violence and child abuse, including 24/7 hotlines. Direct peer: comparable hotline + regional model, similar multidisciplinary approach, and overlapping client base (sexual violence victims) within the Dutch social services ecosystem.
• ARQ Centrum voor Gezicht op Geweld: Dutch expertise center for collective violence and its impact, with experience in trauma treatment and professional training. Direct peer and CSG network partner; comparable focus on violence-related trauma expertise and training delivery to professionals.
• StopitNow: Dutch helpline and prevention organization focused on preventing sexual abuse and supporting people with concerning sexual thoughts/behaviors. Direct peer in CSG's partner network; operates a complementary helpline addressing prevention rather than victim recovery.

Regional players

• Zorgcentrum na Seksueel Geweld (Belgium - SARA): Belgian partner organization providing integrated care for sexual violence victims, modeled in part on the Dutch CSG approach. Regional peer in adjacent geography; nearly identical integrated forensic-medical-psychological model, validating CSG's exportable methodology.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/csg_08000188
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCBnRr0LtijNMzOBBq3x1bcg
• Facebookfacebook.com/centrumseksueelgeweld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centrum-seksueel-geweld
• Instagraminstagram.com/centrumseksueelgeweld

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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