Dutch Migrant Integration Project Rocked by Years of Sexual Abuse and Violence
Immigration,Europe,Netherlands,Amsterdam,Refugees,Asylum Seekers,European Union,Sexual Assault,Violence,Housing And Homelessness
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Dutch housing and migrant integration experiment Stek Oost has been rocked by years of sexual violence, intimidation and disorder. The fundamental concept of the project launched in 2018 was to house 125 indigenous students and 125 refugees under one roof, encouraging students to 'buddy up' with migrants to help them integrate into Dutch society. However, students reported threats, sexual abuse, and fighting through the years.
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