Multi-Agency Working in Practice: The Dutch Care and Safety Houses

The Care and Safety Houses represent a cornerstone of the Netherlands’ approach to multi-agency working (MAW) across the security, care, and social domains. Crucially, C&S Houses also play a central role in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE), serving as collaborative spaces where local and national stakeholders co-design tailored interventions. 

This policy brief examines the C&S House model with a particular focus on its contribution to P/CVE efforts. Drawing on desk research and informal interviews with practitioners, coordinators, and policymakers, it maps the evolution, organisation, and operational processes of C&S Houses across the Netherlands. The brief highlights key regional differences through case studies of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, and Arnhem, illustrating how local contexts shape the implementation of P/CVE initiatives. The paper concludes with practical recommendations aimed at strengthening multi-agency cooperation, enhancing consistency, and fostering more effective and sustainable P/CVE outcomes within the Dutch C&S House network. 

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