Sexual violence — Zorgcentrum na Seksueel Geweld (ZSG)

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Whatever happened and whenever it happened, help is available without any obligation to report. Zorgcentrum na Seksueel Geweld (ZSG) (seksueelgeweld.be) is the specialised centre or helpline for Belgium: medical care, evidence collection you can decide about later, emergency contraception and PEP within 72 hours, and someone who believes you — free and confidential. Politie — Police-on-web (police.be) if you want to report or are in danger; you can have a support person with you. Slachtofferhulp (CAW) / Commissie voor financiële hulp aan slachtoffers (0800 13 500) supports you through everything that follows, at your pace.

Call firstZorgcentrum na Seksueel Geweld (ZSG)

Report toPolitie — Police-on-web

If that failsSlachtofferhulp (CAW) / Commissie voor financiële hulp aan slachtoffers

🗣️ What to say

"Something happened to me [today / on date] and I need help. I am not sure yet whether I want to report it. I would like medical care and to know my options."

🪜 Step by step

Safe and not aloneA friend, a neighbour, the helpline. Nothing has to be decided tonight except your safety.
Medical care within 72 hoursFor prevention (PEP, emergency contraception) and, if you choose, evidence collection. Try not to wash or change clothes before, but care comes first either way.
Talk to Zorgcentrum na Seksueel Geweld (ZSG)They explain reporting without pressure and can store evidence while you decide.
If you report: Politie — Police-on-webYou can bring a support person and ask for a specialised officer. The statement can be recorded once.
Afterwards: Slachtofferhulp (CAW) / Commissie voor financiële hulp aan slachtoffersCounselling, legal help, compensation from the state fund — all free for victims.

📇 All contacts

Zorgcentrum na Seksueel Geweld (ZSG)Medical care, forensic exam, support, 24/7Anytime, also without a report🔗 www.seksueelgeweld.be

Politie — Police-on-webOnline report, case number immediatelyAlways — the basis for bank, insurer and platform🔗 www.police.be/nl/e-loket

Slachtofferhulp (CAW) / Commissie voor financiële hulp aan slachtoffersFree support and accompaniment, compensationAfter any crime📞 0800 13 500 🔗 www.slachtofferzorg.be

1712 — hulplijn geweld en misbruik / Écoute violences conjugales 0800 30 030Free, anonymous; sheltersFor domestic violence📞 1712 🔗 www.1712.be

❓ Frequently asked

It happened years ago

Help and counselling are available regardless; limitation periods for reporting are long and in many countries do not run for minors until adulthood.

I knew the person / I had been drinking

None of that changes what it was or your rights. Consent cannot be given when incapacitated.

Will I have to face them in court?

Special measures — video testimony, screens, no direct questioning by the accused — are standard for these cases. Slachtofferhulp (CAW) / Commissie voor financiële hulp aan slachtoffers arranges it.

📎 Sources

Last checked: 2026-09-26

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