Resource Directory
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The Process 1
VO-linjen: Domestic Violence Helpline (116 006)
The national 24/7 helpline for anyone experiencing domestic violence or threats.
Academic Studies
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Oslomet: Norway’s Child Welfare Services under scrutiny
The Child Welfare Services has faced intense criticism over the past decade. While the agency has made mistakes, it continues to improve in its mission to protect children and support parents.
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12ISNAF (Support for Alienated Families)
A global support network providing education and monthly meetings specifically for "targeted" parents and family members.
Judicial Analysis: Child Welfare Scrutiny and the ECHR
Academic and judicial research into Norway’s child welfare crisis, analyzing why the system repeatedly fails to meet international human rights standards.
Norge.no: Navigating State Services for Parents
The central gateway for all public services in Norway regarding child-rearing, financial support, and legal obligations.
Parental Alienation Anonymous (PAA)
Welcome to Parental Alienation Advocates. We provide education and support for those affected by parental alienation. Join our community today and find healing and hope for your family
Strand Lobben and others v. Norway
Ms Strand Lobben became pregnant in 2008. At the time she did not have a permanent home and was temporarily living with family. After giving birth, she agreed to move into a family centre organised by the child welfare authorities so that she could receive support. The following month, the mother left the facility and child welfare authorities took the child into immediate and compulsory care on the grounds that the mother was not providing the care necessary for the child. For a period, Ms. Strand Lobben was permitted court ordered visits, and during this time she married and had a second child who remained in her care. In 2011 the County Social Welfare Board terminated her parental responsibilities for the child and allowed the foster family to apply for adoption. The City Court upheld the Board’s decision. Ms. Strand Lobben unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court and was denied leave to appeal to the Supreme Court before she filed a complaint to the European Court of Human Rights.
Parental Alienation Support Community (Facebook Group)
A large public Facebook group (28,300+ members) focused on raising awareness of Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) and Hostile Aggressive Parenting. Advocates for equal parenting and highlights the emotional damage caused to children when a loving parent is deliberately excluded. Active since 2007 with ongoing advocacy to reform divorce laws toward equal custody in Canada and internationally.
Alliance to Solve Parental Alienation – Dorcy Pruter (Facebook)
A private Facebook group (18,500+ members) led by Dorcy Pruter and the Conscious Co-Parenting Institute, founded 2017. Focuses on solving parental alienation through structured programmes, live monthly support sessions (Chosen Parent Collective), and professional strategy calls. Open to parents, stepparents, and grandparents. Emphasises that parental alienation dynamics are gender neutral. Entry requires answering screening questions and agreeing to group terms.
Bufdir - Family Resources (English)
English language resources from Bufdir covering family law, parental rights, child welfare, and support services available in Norway.
NAV Child Support Calculator (Bidragsveileder)
Official NAV calculator tool for estimating child support payments (barnebidrag) based on income, custody arrangements, and Norwegian guidelines.
NAV - Support for Single Parents
NAV resources and benefits available for single parents in Norway, including transitional benefits, childcare support, and financial assistance.
NAV - Child Support (Barnebidrag) Information
Comprehensive NAV information on child support obligations, payment procedures, and rights for both paying and receiving parents in Norway.
OsloMet Research: Norway's Child Welfare Services Under Scrutiny
The Child Welfare Services has faced intense criticism over the past decade. While the agency has made mistakes, it continues to improve in its mission to protect children and support parents.