Stichting Landelijk Expertise Centrum Kindermishandeling

leck was founded on october 31st, 2014 by the academic medical centre amsterdam, the erasmus medical centre rotterdam, the university medical centre utrecht and the netherlands forensic institute (nfi). leck is the first and only co-operative structure that uses a combination of expertise in paediatrics and forensic-medical expertise in determining whether injuries justify a suspicion of child abuse. leck aims to contribute to the protection of children by accelerating and improving the detection of child abuse, as well as child abuse policy. leck offers a solution for medical professionals nationwide who are in need of advice on child abuse without having to disclose patient data. these include paediatricians, child safety doctors, forensic doctors, and other medical professionals. additionally, children can be referred to one of the leck hospitals for consultation. leck can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.