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About the Triple S Study

The Norwegian Triple S Study is a unique long-term health study. Children and adolescents who have been exposed to violence or abuse, as well as their caregivers, answer many questions. The answers help us understand more and continuously improve our assistance.

There is broad agreement among the population, political parties, and authorities on combating violence against children and adolescents. Stine Sofie’s Foundation therefore initiated a long-term study in 2019 of children and caregivers who have experienced neglect, violence, and sexual abuse. Until its launch in 2021, research in this field had almost exclusively focused on adults. This did not provide a sufficient understanding of the challenges children face. This study is the only one we know of that exclusively includes exposed children and their caregivers as respondents.

By capturing children’s voices early, the Triple S study gains unique insight into causal factors, prevalence, children’s health, children’s self-perception, and their life world. In this way, respondents will contribute to change.

The families in the study come from all over Norway to Stine Sofie Senteret. The center is state-funded and opened in 2016. It is, as far as we know, the world’s only course and coping center for children exposed to violence or abuse.

Knowledge provides better help

Violence, abuse, and neglect are public health problems that can be passed down through generations. To break this cycle, we need to know more. Triple S provides insights to authorities in many areas. The costs associated with violence and abuse are estimated at 92.7 billion annually. This is one of several reasons why it is important that we gain a good understanding of how we can stop it.

Partners and Supporters

A number of scientific articles from the Norwegian Triple S Study have been published. The study is conducted by Stine Sofie’s Foundation in collaboration with the Norwegian Institute of Public Health, with contributions from the University of Bergen (UiB) and the National Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS).

The research project is financed with support from the Gjensidigestiftelsen, Sparebankstiftelsen Sparebanken Norge, and Sparebankestiftelsen DNB.

Researchers and Professionals

Trippel S consists of a broad team of experienced researchers and profes…

Published Articles

A number of articles from Trippel S have been published.

Impact and Societal Benefit

Political
  • The project will provide insights that both local and national authorities can use to improve measures for these children within the education system and health and care services.
  • The results from the project will be able to influence decision-makers and lay the groundwork for the development of guidelines and standards for early identification and follow-up of children who have experienced child abuse.
User/Individual Level
  • The knowledge from the project can strengthen the caregiving role of families by providing them with insights into how they can best support their children.
  • The results from the project will be used in existing programs aimed at school, kindergarten, and family counseling to provide more targeted follow-up.
  • The project can contribute to understanding how violence and abuse can be transferred across generations, which can support the development of effective preventive measures.
Societal Gains
  • Increased knowledge about intergenerational patterns can strengthen prevention and early intervention to break the cycle of violence.
  • By identifying strengths and weaknesses in service offerings, the project can contribute to better collaboration between various agencies and more coherent follow-up for children and families.
  • The project can contribute to the development of better-adapted measures for children and young people who have been exposed to violence, and provide more concrete recommendations for improving both mental health and social functioning.
Education Sector
  • The project has the potential to influence the education of professionals working with these children by integrating the project’s knowledge into basic and continuing education programs.
Service
  • The project provides concrete recommendations for how schools and healthcare professionals can identify and support children in vulnerable situations, enabling them to reach their potential.
  • The results can lead to the development of targeted measures and support programs for children with experiences of violence, specifically aimed at improving mental health and school functioning.

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