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Children in need

In danger right now? In Norway call 112. You can call even if you are a child. Elsewhere, call your local emergency number.

If someone at home hits you, threatens you, scares you — or hurts your mum, your dad or your brothers and sisters — it is never your fault. And you should not have to carry it alone.

A child with a schoolbag sits beside a lantern and talks with an adult at the same eye level.
For children “The Lantern Between Us” — Purple Askepott You choose how much to tell. A trusted adult can help you carry the light.

Talk to someone now (Norway)

You do not need to know what to say. You can stay anonymous, and it is free. The people who answer have talked to many children going through what you are going through.

  • Emergency helpline for children and young people

    Call 116 111SMS: 417 16 111

    For children and young people aged 7–18 facing violence or neglect, and for worried adults. Free.

    Phone 24/7. Chat and SMS 16:15–22:45 (Saturday until 23:45).

    Chat · 116111.no

  • Kors på halsen (Red Cross)

    Call 800 33 321

    For under-18s who want to talk to an adult about anything. Anonymous and free.

    Daily 14:00–22:00 (16:00–22:00 in the summer and Christmas holidays).

    Chat · korspahalsen.no

  • Red Cross line on forced marriage and honour-based violence

    Call 800 33 666

    On negative social control, forced marriage and honour-based violence. Anonymous.

    Mon–Wed and Fri 09:00–16:00, Thu 09:00–18:00.

    Chat · rodekorstelefonen.no

Outside Norway: in the US, love is respect helps young people. More countries on outside Norway.

What happens when I call?

  • They listen. You decide how much you want to tell.
  • Together you can work out who can help you where you live.
  • If they think you are in danger, they make sure help reaches you straight away.

Tell an adult you trust

A teacher, the school nurse, a coach, a friend's parent. Adults who work with children have a duty to help you. If the first one does not listen, tell another one.

In a relationship?

  • Do they check your phone, or need to know where you are all the time?
  • Are you pressured into things you don't want, or to send pictures?
  • Do you feel scared when they get angry?

That is not love. It is control, and you deserve better.

Are you an adult worried about a child?

In Norway anyone can report a concern to the child welfare service (barnevernet) in the child's municipality. You do not need to be sure — finding out is their job. The children's helpline also takes calls from worried adults. If the child is in danger now, call 112.

  • Emergency helpline for children and young people

    Call 116 111SMS: 417 16 111

    For children and young people aged 7–18 facing violence or neglect, and for worried adults. Free.

    Phone 24/7. Chat and SMS 16:15–22:45 (Saturday until 23:45).

    Chat · 116111.no

  • Police emergency

    Call 112

    When you or someone else is in danger now.

    24/7

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