Projects
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- Violence and abuse
Sexual violations in close relationships – perpetrator perspectives
Despite increased public attention to sexual violence in past decades, there are still gaps in what is known about sexual violence in Norway. This holds…
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A national prevalence survey of elderly individuals experience with violence in close relationships.
The prevalence survey of violence against the elderly is a nation-wide survey that utilizes a questionnaire concerning elderly women and men’s experience of violence, harassment…
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”Thank You for Asking!” a follow-up study on future social workers, teachers and pre-school teachers knowledge of violence and sexual abuse against children.
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Radicalization and psychological health – A literature review
A step in the development of the health sector’s expertise in working with violent extremism is to identify any links between radicalization and individuals’ mental…
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Educational and psychosocial transitions encountered by young refugees upon resettlement in Norway (TURIN)
Transitions Upon Resettlement In Norway (TURIN) Young refugees – whether they come alone or with their families – face a number of challenges when they…
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Female genital mutilation (FGM): The work of the Police
In Norway 56232 women and girls originate from countries where FGM is a tradition. In a calculation by Damwad and NKVTS it is estimated that…
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Reasons why women and men do not report physical abuse and other degrading and illegal behaviour by their spouse or partner to the police.
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How is elder abuse included in Norwegian municipalities’ action plans on violence in close relationships?
Several Municipalities in Norway have intensified their work on action plans concerning elder abuse after repeated incitements from the government. In the government’s white paper…
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Strategies among non-help seeking women and men subjected to physical violence or threats of such from their partner.
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Working with violence in close relationships. A qualitative study among health and care service workers in three Norwegian municipalities.