Personal Safety
We believe it's crucial that everyone can be themselves and feel at home at Saxion. Wondering what to do if something happens or if you don't feel safe? On this page you can find everything about personal safety and our rules of conduct. Together, let's ensure a great INTRO for everyone. 💚
Are you okay?
Make unwanted sexual behavior a topic of conversation.
Everybody has different boundaries for what behavior is desirable or undesirable. Where one person is okay with being kissed by a stranger, another does not want that at all. It is not always clear where a boundary lies. So check whether the other person likes it as much as you do, with the simple question: Are you okay? Also if you see (possibly) unwanted behavior, ask the question: Are you okay? This way you help another person if you think the situation is not okay. Together, let's make sure everyone is having a good time!
Personal safety at Saxion
Support hotline: Everything OK? (The name of this nation-wide campaign is Alles Oké?)
People are partying all around you during the INTRO, but you may not be having such a good time. Talking about what’s bothering you will make you feel better. The volunteers of Alles Oké will be available for you every day from 14:00 - 22:00. This service can be reached on the support hotline, by telephone or chat and is free of charge and anonymous.
We are here to help, no matter what is bothering you! And, if you want, we will try to help you find a solution so that you can confidently take a new step in the right direction. If you want to call or chat with Alles Oké, get in touch with the support hotline (English available).
NIX18 and the INTRO
In the Netherlands, no alcohol is served to students under the age of 18. This also applies during the INTRO. Good to know: INTRO participants below the age of 18 receive a different bracelet from that issued students age 18 and up.
The staff member issuing the bracelets is authorised to ask you for your ID. If you happen to turn 18 during the INTRO, you can switch bracelets on your birthday.
The Sexual Assault Center here to help in case of traumatic sexual experience
0800-0188 is the number to call in the event of sexual assault.
Please note that this number only works if you have a Dutch provider.
Maybe you have had a traumatic sexual experience or someone you know, such as a fellow student, has had one, then call 0800-0188. We hope you don’t need this number, but please know that there is a line after a traumatic sexual experience.
Sense
Sense is the centre for sexual health. You can go there or call anonymously if you want to ask questions about STIs, pregnancy, contraception and sexuality.