Lev Uden Vold

What Lev Uden Vold does

Lev Uden Vold S/I is a Danish state-funded non-profit organization established in 2017 to combat domestic violence in families and intimate relationships. It was created through a joint ministerial initiative of the Minister for Children and Social Affairs and the Minister for Equality and operates as Denmark's national knowledge and counseling center on the topic. The organization is headquartered at Emdrupvej 28A, 3., 2100 Copenhagen Ø (CVR 3867 7519), employs 38 people, and is financed primarily by the Social- og Boligministeriet via Social- og Boligstyrelsen.

The organization's core product is the national hotline 1888 — a free, anonymous, 24/7 telephone counseling service serving victims of violence, perpetrators, relatives, professionals, and children exposed to domestic violence. Around the hotline, Lev Uden Vold bundles scheduled phone counseling (with online booking via [email protected]), free legal advice, psychological treatment and counseling, crisis center referrals, and a directory of violence-related services nationwide. Specialized programs include Slip Volden (up to five free therapeutic conversations for perpetrators) and Før det sker igen (anonymous counseling for adults concerned about their own violent behavior toward children). The organization also produces publications and research — including handbooks for teachers and municipal caseworkers, conversation guides, fact sheets, children's books such as 'Mig og min (særlige) rygsæk', the anthology 'Vold i familien' co-published with Mary Fonden and Akademisk Forlag, and research reports such as the 2020 VIVE study on partner violence prevalence — and runs awareness campaigns including the #ring1888 campaign on sexualized violence. Multilingual flyers and hotline interpretation support reach Arabic, Turkish, Somali, and Kurdish-speaking audiences through a partnership with the Danish Refugee Council.

Business model is non-commercial. All core services (hotline, counseling, legal advice, crisis referrals) are provided free of charge to end users and are funded by government grants; publication sales (books at 150-250 DKK, anthologies) and seminars represent marginal ancillary revenue. Go-to-market is community-led: awareness is built through owned digital channels (website, social media on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), press and earned media, the annual press clips cycle, multilingual printed materials, and direct outreach to professionals and municipalities via webinars and professional education content.

Name

Lev Uden Vold

Legal name

Lev Uden Vold S/I

Website

https://levudenvold.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Lev Uden Vold is Denmark's state-funded national center for domestic violence prevention, operating the 24/7 hotline 1888 with free, anonymous counseling for victims, perpetrators, relatives, and professionals across Denmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Support Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH)

Keywords

• Domestic violence support
• Crisis counseling services
• Victim assistance hotline
• Violence prevention programs
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Lev Uden Vold is a government-funded organization receiving financing from Social- og Boligministeriet (Ministry of Social Affairs and Housing). The organization operates the national hotline and provides free services to the public.
2. Publication Sales: Sale of educational materials including books, handbooks, and guides for professionals working with domestic violence. Products include 'Mig og min særlige rygsæk' (250 DKK), handbooks (150-200 DKK), and anthology publications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lev Uden Vold is a Danish national knowledge and counseling center that operates the national hotline 1888 providing free, anonymous 24/7 telephone counseling for victims and perpetrators of domestic violence, their relatives, and professionals. The organization also delivers scheduled phone counseling, free legal advice, psychological treatment, crisis center referrals, and specialized behavioral change programs (Slip Volden for perpetrators and Før det sker igen for parents at risk of violence against children), along with multilingual support in Arabic, Turkish, Somali, and Kurdish.

Product overview

Lev Uden Vold is a Danish NGO operating the national hotline 1888, providing free, anonymous counseling 24/7 for victims of violence, perpetrators, relatives, and professionals. Their core services include the national hotline, scheduled phone counseling appointments, legal advice, psychological treatment, and specialized programs like Slip Volden (for perpetrators) and Før det sker igen (for parents worried about violent behavior). They also provide crisis center referrals and maintain a directory of violence-related services. Their product portfolio includes educational publications such as the children's book 'Mig og min (særlige) rygsæk', handbooks for professionals (teachers, caseworkers), conversation guides, fact sheets, and research publications on domestic and partner violence. They run the #ring1888 campaign against sexual violence and offer multilingual materials in Arabic, Turkish, and Somali, as well as webinars for professionals. The organization functions primarily as a social service and knowledge center rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Slip Volden: A telephone counseling service for people who have committed violence in intimate relationships, offering up to 5 free therapeutic conversations.
• Før det sker igen

Products and services

• National Hotline 1888 Free, anonymous telephone counseling service available 24/7 for victims of violence, perpetrators, relatives, and professionals, with English support and interpreter services.
• Scheduled Phone Counseling Bookable telephone counseling appointments offered during a trial period, available Monday and Friday 14:00-18:00, with confirmation and reminder emails sent to users.
• Legal Advice (Juridisk Rådgivning) Free legal counseling on divorce, custody, and violence-related legal matters, contactable via email or phone on specified hours.
• Slip Volden (Leave the Violence) Telephone counseling service for individuals who perpetrate violence, offering up to 5 free therapeutic conversations to help change violent behavior.
• Før det sker igen (Before It Happens Again) Anonymous counseling for adults concerned about their own violent behavior toward children, available via phone, chat, or email. Funded by the Social and Housing Authority.
• Find Krisecenter (Crisis Center Referral) Referral service to locate available crisis center placements across Denmark for individuals fleeing violence.
• Find Voldsfaglige Tilbud (Violence-Related Services Directory) Directory of violence-related services and treatment offerings available across Denmark.
• Psychological Treatment and Counseling Psychological treatment for adults and children who have experienced violence, with referral and therapeutic follow-up services.
• Professional Webinars Webinars for professionals working with violence, including sending participant links and presentation materials.
• Mig og min (særlige) rygsæk (My Special Backpack) Children's book sold at 250 DKK, helping children and young people express experiences and feelings about violence in the family, with exercises and drawings.
• Handbook: Detecting Domestic Violence in Children Handbook for teachers and pedagogues to respond to concerns about children experiencing domestic violence, developed with contributions from expert organizations.
• Handbook: Partner Violence Detection and Handling Handbook for municipal caseworkers on partner violence detection and handling, covering different forms of violence, signs to watch for, conversation guides, and legal obligations.
• Anthology: Violence in the Family - Knowledge for Professionals Anthology collecting the latest knowledge about family violence, published with Mary Fonden and Akademisk Forlag, tailored for teaching at professional education programs.
• Conversation Guides and Advice Materials Collection of guides including 10 tips for talking about partner violence, advice for conversations with victims and perpetrators, conversation guides for risk assessment.
• Translated Multilingual Materials Information flyers and posters in Arabic, Turkish, and Somali about domestic violence and the national hotline, available for free download or ordering.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% of hotline conversations with victims involved psychological violence - the most prevalent form
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Mary FondencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMary Fonden collaborated with Lev Uden Vold to publish the anthology 'Vold i familien – viden for fagfolk' (Violence in the Family - Knowledge for Professionals) through Akademisk Forlag. This anthology provides educational material for teaching professionals about domestic violence.
• Akademisk ForlagminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublisher for the anthology 'Vold i familien' - makes the publication available for sale to educational institutions and professionals
• Danmarks Lærerforening, BUPL, Mødrehjælpen, Børns Vilkår, Joannahuset, Dialog Mod Vold, Bryd Tavsheden, Danner, RED Center, De Anbragtes Vilkår, Mandecentret, LOKKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple organizations contributed to the handbook 'Hvordan opdager jeg, at et barn oplever vold i hjemmet, og hvordan kan jeg hjælpe barnet?' (How do I discover that a child experiences violence at home, and how can I help the child?). Contributors include teacher unions, child welfare organizations, and domestic violence specialists.
• Barndom Uden VoldcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew project collaboration announced August 2025 to focus on parents who use violence against their children. Will contribute new and practice-oriented knowledge to reduce violence against children.
• Stoppartnervold.numinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWebsite developed by Mary Fonden and Lev Uden Vold to help witnesses and relatives reach out to those affected by partner violence, providing general advice on how to help.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Kvinnofridslinjen (Sweden's National Women's Helpline): Swedish national helpline for women exposed to violence — comparable national hotline mandate in a neighboring Nordic jurisdiction.
• Women's Aid (UK): UK national federation of domestic violence services — comparable multi-tier service model (helpline, refuge referrals, professional training) in a different European market.
• Alternativ til Vold (ATV): Norwegian foundation offering treatment for perpetrators and support for victims of intimate-partner violence — closely comparable therapeutic model in a neighboring Nordic market.

Direct peers

• Bryd Tavsheden: Danish organization breaking silence around sexual violence — directly comparable awareness-campaign and victim-support mandate.
• Danner: Danish crisis shelter and social organization for women exposed to violence — directly comparable service delivery and target population.
• Mandecentret: Danish organization offering counseling to men who use violence — directly comparable to Lev Uden Vold's 'Slip Volden' perpetrator program.
• Dialog Mod Vold: Danish NGO combating violence against women with counseling and outreach — closely comparable national mission and service portfolio.
• LOKK (Landsorganisationen for Kvindekrisecentre): National Danish association of women's crisis centers — comparable in scope, member-based national infrastructure, and crisis-shelter referrals.

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline (US): US 24/7 national hotline for domestic violence victims — comparable national hotline model, multilingual access, and resource-referral infrastructure at much larger scale.

Others

• Børns Vilkår: Danish children's welfare organization and Lev Uden Vold partner — comparable national mandate for child welfare, overlapping beneficiary base, and co-developed materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LevUdenVold
• Facebookfacebook.com/levudenvold
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lev-uden-vold
• Instagraminstagram.com/levudenvold_dk

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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