Volkert van der G. does not also to a psychologist after psychiatrist – Focus on News

Friday, 19. February 2016 – 10:58 Update: 19-02-2016 21:00

Volkert van der G. conditionally released from custody on May 2, 2014. It is – among others – as a special condition that he must be accompanied by a psychologist or psychiatrist, as long as this support – following consultation with (among others) the probation to whom the public prosecutor supervising the observance of the conditions instructed – find necessary

the aim of this support was ‘coaching’ by Volkert van der Graaf at his reintegration into society. he / she should act as sounding board and Volkert van der Graaf provide advice and feedback.

Psychiatrist

As of May 28, 2014 was Volkert van der Graaf supervised by a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist terminated the counseling on March 10, 2015, because he will no longer be necessary and / or useful. He completed eight (compulsory) guidance. On that he has had consultations with the probation service. On December 14, 2015 is stated to Volkert van der Graaf, indicated its – under special conditions -. Also must be accompanied by a psychologist

The dispute

Volkert van der G. believes that he can not be forced to be accompanied also by a psychologist after the guidance was completed by a psychiatrist.

the decision

in the opinion of the court shows the condition at issue here is nothing to be desired clearer: Volkert van der G. should, in view of the social and emotional side of his reintegration into society, be accompanied by either a psychologist or psychiatrist, as long as, after consultation with the Probation Service, deems necessary.

the guidance therefore only needs to find one behavioral place. By the way of guidance and not a psychological or psychiatric treatment. It is certain that the guidance is finalized by the psychiatrist.