Overview
- Rotterdam’s Filomena model, created in 2020 after the murder of 16-year-old Hümeyra, brings forensic doctors, lawyers, police and support services under one roof so victims tell their story once.
- Operating sites in Rotterdam, Groningen and Tilburg report strong demand, including about 170 walk-ins in Rotterdam this year and people queueing on Tilburg’s first day.
- Amsterdam plans to open a location in March 2026, while The Hague and Dordrecht have passed Filomena-focused motions and Breda and Arnhem are exploring adoption.
- The Province of Drenthe has set aside €750,000 for a Noord-Drenthe support point expected in Assen, with a three-year pilot envisioned before wider rollout in the province.
- Supporters cite national data showing about 1.3 million people experienced domestic violence in 2024 and that a woman is killed roughly every eight days, often by a partner or ex, with Filomena estimating around a dozen centers would achieve nationwide coverage.