How to get help
Help and protection for people who are victims of violence
- If you or your child is a victim of violence from a partner, family member or others, you can get help. You can be provided with safe accommodation at a crisis centre, guidance and legal assistance to report the matter to the police.
- You can also get an independent residence permit (please see information further down on the page).
Who can help you?
- The police: (+47) 02800 (emergency phone number: 112), if you wish to report someone to the police, if you are in danger or if you need advice.
- Child welfare services in your municipality or Alarmtelefonen (emergency hotline) for children and young people (external website) Phone: 116 111(from abroad: 00 47 95 41 17 55), email: alarm@116111.no.
- A crisis centre where you live (external website), to get help and a safe place to stay
- UDI or the police district where you live can help you to apply for a residence permit.
- The Expert Team for the Prevention of Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation (external website) can give you advice and guidance. You can contact them via email kompetanseteamet@bufdir.no or phone (+47) 478 09 050.