The Netherlands - From Perpetrator to Experience Expert: Remi Postelmans Prevents Domestic Violence.

The Netherlands - From Perpetrator to Experience Expert: Remi Postelmans Prevents Domestic Violence. Remi Postelmans, once a perpetrator of domestic violence against his ex-wife, now serves as an experience expert at Arosa, aanpak huiselijk geweld, a Rotterdam shelter for victims. Seventeen years after a pivotal incident amid addiction, homelessness, and crime, Remi channels his lived experience to help other abusers stop their behavior, protecting victims in the process. 🧠 Pivotal Role as Experience Expert At Arosa (under KesslerPerspektief), Remi works directly with men under house bans or referred by Veilig Thuis, guiding 20+ individuals motivated to change. He facilitates sports sessions three times weekly, walks, and behavioral support, emphasizing that aiding perpetrators prevents escalation and safeguards families. "By helping the abuser, we immediately protect the victim," he stresses. 🧠 Lasting Impact of Lived Experience Having inflicted "gigantic damage" on his family, leading his ex-wife to safehouses, Remi confronted the full harm years later, fueling his career shift. Raised amid violence himself, he rejects punishment alone, advocating inclusion to break cycles. His three-year tenure supports campaigns like Orange the World, proving experience experts bridge gaps where traditional interventions fall short.