Sweden

Uppsala University (Nationellt centrum för kvinnofrid – NCK & Uppsala universitet – UU) – Sweden

NCK is commissioned by the Swedish government to work against violence against women on a broad front. Different units all contribute actively to the assignment. NCK is divided in an academic department and a clinical department. The academic department comes under Uppsala University and includes the research, training and education, and communication units. The clinical department includes the out-patient clinic and the national helpline for women. The departments are housed in the same building located on Uppsala University Hospital premises. Approximately 50 people work at NCK.