Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies (NKVTS)


The Norwegian Centre for Violence and Traumatic Stress Studies is a national research institution operated by the Norwegian government, focusing on issues related to violence and sexual abuse, disaster management, terrorism, armed conflicts, and traumatic stress. Following the terrorist attack on the island of Utøya on July 22, 2011, NKVTS launched long-term research aimed at examining the experiences and responses of survivors and their closest family members.

The primary goal of this study is to identify factors associated with the long-term development of health and daily functioning in adolescents and young adult victims of the terrorist attack. The study will also provide insights into the experiences of young people and their closest relatives with the support system and how they were assisted in local communities and schools. This unique multi-year study thus provides new and important insights into the impact of extraordinary events on young people and other affected individuals.

You can read more about Norwegian research here.

Resilience Centre of Charles University (CR UK)

The Resilience Centre of Charles University was established in the summer of 2024 in response to the tragic events at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University on December 21, 2023. The goal of the CR UK is to assist in managing both personal and global challenges that members of the Charles University community may face, whether they are students or staff.

The Centre focuses on a wide range of activities aimed at supporting the development of resilience in both individuals and the entire academic community. It offers individual assistance and counselling in psychosocial support, education and training in crisis preparedness, stress management, first aid, and psychological self-care.