SAVN

SAVN

København NV, Denmark

Justice & Legal aidChildren & Youth
AssociationFounded 2005National reach
Profile last updated: July 20, 2026

About

Founded in 2005, SAVN is a non-profit association based in København NV, Denmark working on justice & legal aid, children & youth.

SAVN is a Danish non-profit association (pårørendeforening) that supports relatives of people in prison, including children, young people, partners and parents. It offers free telephone and chat counselling, family and weekend stays, children's and youth groups, and advice for professionals such as teachers, pedagogues and social workers who work with children of prisoners. SAVN also provides information materials, conducts research and reports, and advocates for better conditions for children and other relatives of people in prison. It was founded in 2005 by a relative and a prisoner and operates across Denmark, with groups held in most prisons and detention centres.

Location

København NV, Denmark

Founded

2005

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

Forening

Registration

29086141

Focus areas

pårørendefængslingbørn af indsatterådgivningfrivillighed

Languages

DA

Causes & programmes

Causes

Justice & Legal aidChildren & Youth

Works for

FamiliesChildrenYouthPrisoners & Ex-offenders

How they work

Direct servicesAwareness & educationAdvocacy & campaigning

Programmes

Familieophold og weekendophold for pårørende

Justice & Legal aid · Denmark

Free weekend stays for relatives of people in prison, offering support, counselling and time to meet others in the same situation.

Weekendture for unge

Children & Youth · Denmark

Free weekend trips for young people aged 13 to 18 who have a relative in prison.

Børnegrupper

Children & Youth · Denmark

Group sessions for children with a parent or relative in prison, combining group talks, games and physical activities.

Telefon- og chatrådgivning

Justice & Legal aid · Denmark

Free, confidential telephone, email and chat counselling for relatives of prisoners and for professionals working with them.

Countries of operation

Denmark

Funding & support

Funded by

Grants

Ways to support

Volunteer

Credentials & affiliations

Partnerships

Ole Kirks Fond

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