Barnevernsreformen og meldinger (The child welfare reform)

 New laws 1st January 2023. 

At least, easier to understand.

Kapittel 15. Kommunens og barnevernstjenestens ansvar og oppgaver

https://lovdata.no/nav/lov/2021-06-18-97/kap15

English translation:

https://lovdata-no.translate.goog/nav/lov/2021-06-18-97/kap15?_x_tr_sl=no&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Other helpful resources:

BUP:

https://www.ung.no/psykisk/3222_Hva_er_BUP.html

English translation:

https://www-ung-no.translate.goog/psykisk/3222_Hva_er_BUP.html?_x_tr_sl=no&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp

Taking children:

It is very difficult for BV to take children, so they shouldn't fear child welfare. They are here to help. 

New (read: revised) laws:

§15.1

§15.3

§15.8

Who to contact?

If there is a serious concern, contact barnevern, and they can talk through. 

Worried letter to BV:

Identify the source of information of worry. Be specific about what has happened, and the frequency. 

Must inform parents if it does not involve violence and assault.