Frequently asked questions
Below are some frequently asked questions about the reporting centre and about transgressive behaviour. Didn’t find an answer to your question? Contact us.
About transgressive behaviour
Even if you are unsure whether it is actually transgressive behaviour or whether it is serious enough, you can go to the reporting centre for advice. The reporting centre will listen to your story and help find answers to your questions.
Do you want to take further steps or seek help after that? Then you will be advised and supported.
Learn more about the forms and examples of transgressive behaviour.
Report
You can report transgressive behaviour in several ways:
- Call 0800 13 184 (freephone number). You do not have to give your name.
- Fill out the online report form or send an email(opens in your email application).
- Chat (in Dutch)(opens in new window) with a staff member from the reporting centre.
Learn more about our contact possibilities and our availability.
- You tell a staff member at the reporting centre what has happened. You do not have to give your name and everything you say remains confidential unless there is no other option.
- You will look for answers to your questions together.
- The staff member will explain what steps you can take and will help you in this regard.
The reporting centre cannot carry out an investigation following a report. An incident reported to the reporting centre has no legal value and cannot be used as evidence. If you want an investigation to be started, it is best to contact the police.
The reporting centre will listen to your story and help find answers to your questions. Do you want to take further steps or seek help after that? Then you will be advised and supported.
It is never too late to report something to the reporting centre. Regardless of whether the transgressive behaviour happened recently, is still happening or happened a very long time ago. The reporting centre will discuss with you what you want to do and how to go about it.
About the reporting centre
Yes. Any information you share will be kept strictly confidential and will not be shared with third parties outside the team without your permission, unless absolutely necessary.
No, the reporting centre provides free support to individuals reporting transgressive behaviour.
The reporting centre does not provide legal advice. You will however be given some general guidelines. For legal questions, the reporting centre recommends getting first-line legal advice or a lawyer.
Yes, you can ask all your questions about transgressive behaviour at the reporting centre. The reporting centre listens and provides information, whether you want to report something or not.
The reporting centre endeavours to provide you with the best possible support and guidance. It may nevertheless be the case that you are not satisfied with the assistance. Let us know as soon as possible how the reporting centre can help you better.
Discuss your dissatisfaction first with your case handler. If you find that too difficult, you can also contact the coordinator(opens in your email application) of the Flemish Reporting Centre for Transgressive Behaviour.
Do you feel that the problem has not been resolved? Then you can lodge a complaint (in Dutch)(opens in new window).