About our Centres of Expertise

ARQ centres of expertise 

The ARQ centres of expertise are subdivided on the basis of the following themes: 

ARQ Centre of Expertise for the Impact of Disasters and Crises
ARQ Centre of Expertise for the Impact of Disasters and Crises optimises psychosocial support and care after disasters and crises. Examples are the flight MH17 disaster, but also the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. To this end, the centre develops and shares knowledge, advises and supports professionals, and develops low-threshold psychosocial support. 

ARQ Centre of Expertise for War, Persecution and Violence  
ARQ Centre of Expertise for War, Persecution and Violence supports victims of World War II and those affected by war and violence (including veterans) with practical policy research, knowledge dissemination and networking.  

ARQ Centre of Expertise for Traumatic Grief  
Centre of Expertise for Traumatic Grief provides information on grief, conducts scientific research, and disseminates knowledge on psychosocial support after loss. Carer providers, researchers and help-seekers can contact ARQ Knowledge Centre Traumatic Grief for more information on traumatic grief. 

ARQ Centre of Expertise for Migration 
ARQ Centre of Expertise for Migration aims to provide optimal psychosocial support to refugees, (former) asylum seekers and migrants. The centre pools and disseminates knowledge and expertise. This supports the existing safety net of reception, guidance, and care for refugees, (former) asylum seekers and migrants. 
 
ARQ Centre of Expertise for Child, Family and Psychotrauma 
ARQ Centre of Expertise for Child, Family and Psychotrauma works to improve the diagnosis and treatment for children aged 0-23 and their families. The centre of expertise seeks to gain a better understanding of the changes they face. This is done in collaboration with partners, with the joint aim of providing the best possible psychosocial support.