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De Zijlen Suspends Two Staff Over Suspected Sexual Misconduct Toward Clients

The board says parallel internal and external reviews are underway in consultation with authorities.

Overview

  • Two employees were placed on non-active status this week, and the roles of other staff are being examined.
  • One of the involved parties has filed a report with the Dutch Health and Youth Care Inspectorate.
  • The organization says it is coordinating with police and justice officials to assess any potential criminal elements.
  • Families and some employees allege management waited too long to act, a claim the institution disputes.
  • The alleged incident occurred in mid-September at a location in the Westerkwartier, and no details are being disclosed for privacy reasons.