Debate: lacking treatment for traumavictims
An article posted by Jyllands-Posten January 25th 2025 criticizes the lacking political involvement in the treatment and psychological assistance to those who have been exposed to traumatic events - specifically terror attacks.
An article from Jyllands-Posten on January 25, 2025, criticizes the lack of political efforts to assist victims of terror attacks in processing the trauma they have suffered. Ask Elklit, Professor of Psychology, Pia Toftdal, Director of the Finn Nørgaard Foundation, and Karina Lorentzen, Justice Spokesperson for SF, have therefore written an opinion piece on the topic.
Three years ago, a proposal was presented to secure rights for terror victims, including psychological support and legal assistance, but nothing has happened since then. Today, both the victims and their relatives are left without help. The article highlights Norway's efforts for trauma-informed treatment following the Utøya tragedy and urges Denmark to systematize its emergency response so that victims and their relatives receive the necessary support and care. The Danish Center of Psychotraumatology has several publications on the psychosocial consequences of disasters and terror attacks which you can find by clicking this link. Additionally, relevant projects can be found under Rehabilitation, which emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed treatment for victims and their relatives.
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