If a person exploits a family member or someone else, for example for the purpose of prostitution, work, begging or crime, this is called human trafficking.
In Norway it is prohibited to subject someone to violence, including domestic violence, female gender mutilation, forced marriage and human trafficking.
Violence in the family is violence carried out by family members or former family members.
The violence can consist of:
Many people are uncertain about whether they are being subjected to violence if the violence is not physical. Examples of psychological violence can consist of:
There are different types of residence permits that you may apply for if you have been the victim of physical or emotional violence.