
In 2025, the then-government presented an action plan to curb violence against children. One of the 18 points in the plan is anonymous counseling for parents. (Archive photo). Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix
Anonymous counseling to end parental violence
Denmark banned physical punishment nearly 30 years ago and criminalized psychological violence in 2019. However, a study shows one in six eighth-grade students recently experienced violence from a parent or guardian. To address this, the organization “Lev Uden Vold” launched “Before it happens...
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