Volunteer who believes in a second chance

Reclassering Nederland is looking for volunteers to, together with professionals, guide sex offenders. COSA works on the resocialization of sex offenders who are under the supervision of the probation service. The goal is to prevent new victims. New volunteers are welcome in various regions.

Breaking isolation

Social isolation and social exclusion increase the chance of risky behavior in convicted sex offenders. COSA, together with volunteers and professionals, is committed to breaking this isolation. They support him in his reintegration into society. This has proven effective in reducing the chance of recidivism. Sex offenders who participate must be motivated to build a crime-free existence.

COSA volunteers

Three to five volunteers supervise one participant. A coordinator from Reclassering Nederland supervises the volunteers (the inner circle). In addition, there is support from a group of professionals, including a probation supervisor, a care provider and a community police officer (the outer circle). The probation coordinator is the link between the inner and outer circle. Volunteers are trained to identify risky behaviour at an early stage. They inform the professionals about this, who can intervene where necessary.

Interested?

Volunteers are selected based on an intake interview. After that, they follow a two-day training. A specific education or background is not necessary. We are looking for a diverse group of volunteers; young or old, male or female and diverse characters and backgrounds. Volunteers are cordially invited to register.

Interested in becoming a volunteer? Visit www.reclassering.nl/cosa