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JeugdzorgPlus

JeugdzorgPlus is a designation used in the Netherlands for a subset of youth care that provides intensive, and often more restrictive, residential support for young people with serious behavioral problems or safety risks. It sits within the broader Jeugdzorg (youth care) system and is intended for youths who require a higher level of supervision, treatment, and structure than standard residential or family-based care can provide.

Facilities labeled as JeugdzorgPlus typically offer 24-hour care in a residential setting, combining education, mental health

Decisions about placement in JeugdzorgPlus can be voluntary or court-ordered, depending on the youth’s situation and

Public discussions around JeugdzorgPlus often focus on balancing security and individualized treatment with the rights of

services,
and
behavioral
therapies
with
ongoing
supervision.
Some
units
operate
in
secured
environments
with
safety
measures
designed
to
minimize
risk
to
the
youth
and
others,
while
still
aiming
to
support
rehabilitation
and
eventual
reintegration
into
family
life
and
society.
The
exact
mix
of
services
can
include
schooling,
individual
and
group
therapy,
family
involvement,
and
aftercare
planning
to
support
transition
back
to
community
living.
local
regulations.
Work
with
parents
or
guardians
remains
central,
and
professionals
from
social
services,
education,
mental
health,
and
external
care
providers
collaborate
to
create
a
treatment
plan.
The
governance
and
funding
of
JeugdzorgPlus
arrangements
fall
under
Dutch
municipal
responsibilities
within
the
Jeugdwet
framework,
with
oversight
by
supervisors
and
inspectors
to
ensure
safety,
rights,
and
quality
of
care.
youths
and
the
goal
of
reducing
the
length
and
intensity
of
secure
placements.