Young people face hidden discrimination at school and online, new support platform launched
Discrimination among young people is more common than many think, often occurring at school, online, or in neighborhoods. Many victims don’t report it, unsure if their experience is serious enough. A new platform, Discriminatie.nl Jeugd, offers support and advice for those affected.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Common Locations | Schools, online, local neighborhoods |
| Reporting Rate | Only 20% of young people report discrimination |
| Support Platform | Discriminatie.nl Jeugd |
| Services Offered | Listening ear, advice, assistance with official reports |
| Target Group | Young people experiencing or witnessing discrimination |
Discriminatie.nl is a government-supported platform that provides assistance to individuals facing discrimination. It plays a crucial role in raising awareness, offering support, and facilitating reporting to combat discrimination in Dutch society.
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Discrimination among young people often remains invisible
Discrimination among young people occurs more frequently than many realise. Reports indicate that it particularly happens at school, online, and in the local neighbourhood. Young people face hurtful remarks, exclusion, or ‘jokes’ that are anything but funny. Yet this is not always recognised as discrimination, and as a result, it often goes unreported.
Research shows that only 20% of young people who have experienced discrimination themselves or witnessed it actually report it. Young people often doubt whether their experience is “serious enough” or feel that reporting it will make no difference.
Support via Discriminatie.nl
To better support young people, they can turn to Discriminatie.nl. Specifically for them, there is the reporting point Discriminatie.nl Jeugd, an easily accessible platform where young people can easily seek advice or file a report. Conversations are conducted by professional staff trained in guiding young people and handling their stories and experiences with care.
The reporting point offers a listening ear, provides advice on possible next steps, and assists young people, if necessary, in submitting an official report. Because discrimination has no place anywhere. Not in the classroom, on the street, or online. Have you experienced or witnessed discrimination? Report it to Discriminatie.nl Jeugd. Professionals are ready to listen, help you think through your options, and support you.