Help and Advice

When you’ve experienced something upsetting, it can feel like you’re completely on your own. A confidential advisor can be an important first step in sharing your story. They are fully on your side, listen without judgment, and support you in making your own choices.

Confidential advisors offer:

• A listening ear: You can share your story in complete confidence. Sometimes, simply talking to someone who is independent from your work environment can already provide relief..
• Support and advice: The confidential advisor helps you consider what you need. That might mean choosing to take no further action, having a conversation with the person involved or with a supervisor, filing a formal complaint, or taking external steps—such as reporting to the police or seeking trauma support or legal assistance.
• Confidentiality: Everything you share remains between you and the confidential advisor. The only exceptions are situations involving immediate danger or serious criminal offenses that must be reported by law.

Where can I find a confidential advisor?
A confidential advisor is often available within your own organization or institution. If you can’t or prefer not to go there, you can reach out to a confidential advisor through your industry association or an external organization such as Mores or the Centre for Safe Sport Netherlands (Centrum Veilige Sport Nederland).

Important to know:
You stay in control. You decide what to share, at your own pace, and whether or not to take further steps.