Publications

Historical abuse in Dutch Catholic institutions: A qualitative evaluation of victim-survivors’ experiences with redress procedures

Naomi Ormskerk, Maarten Kunst & Nicole Immler

Nov 22, 2025 | International Review of Victimology

This study examines survivors’ experiences with redress mechanisms for historical abuse by Catholic clergy in the Netherlands, showing that empathetic, participatory procedures fostered greater recognition and agency than rigid, adversarial processes.

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Blog

Podcast on the Keti Koti debate with Nicole Immler

01/07/2021 Nicole Immler participated in a podcast hosted by the University of Humanistic Studies (Utrecht). On the 1st of July each year, the celebration of Keti Koti marks the abolition of slavery in Suriname. Nicole and student Farach Winter talked about the importance of dialogue and the meaning of reparations, especially in light of the […]

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Advisory Reports, Publications

Daadwerkelijk veranderen

Eva Mulder, Niké Wentholt, Naomi Ormskerk, Yara Bodegraven, Jake Smit & Nicole Immler

June 27, 2025 – revised may 2026 | WODC

In this commissioned research for WODC, researchers from DoJ worked together with other UvH-researchers to study government measures to recognize violent in youth care.

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Media

Interview on the meaning of freedom as a scientist and human being

1/6/2025 ‘Erkenning van het verleden biedt vrijheid voor de toekomst’ – Vrij Nederland

‘Recognition of the past offers freedom for the future.’ That is Nicole Immler’s position in the conversation with Annemiek Leclaire for Vrij Nederland about the meaning of freedom as a scientist and as a human being.

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Organised events

3-4/6/2025 – Workshop ‘Reimagining victims’ reparation: building new perspectives on empathy, dignity, and justice for victims of serious human rights violations in the Global South’

As part of the consortium Reimagining Victims Reparation, Nicole Immler and Siri Driessen attend this third international workshop which brings together scholars, practitioners, and activists to rethink reparations for victims of serious human rights violations. Moving beyond traditional, legalistic approaches, the event centers victims’ own perspectives, needs, and initiatives. With a focus on the Global […]

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