SAVN
København NV, Denmark
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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.
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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.
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