Other such things have been written by different authorities, thick reports that make recommendations. But according to Dijksma, too little happens with that. “Ultimately, this is a system question,” says the mayor. “That sounds very heavy, but it is a very different group. They are people with a drug addiction, people who are traumatized or people who can become violent. It is a very diverse group, and you need places to catch them across the board.”
Dijksma: ‘Urgently need more space in mental health care, otherwise things will go wrong again’
