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Official statistics suggest that only a small share of Norwegians fall victim to crime each year. The National Crime Survey shows that the real figure is many times higher – and that young people are by far the most exposed.

Everyone seems to be talking about the rise in youth violence, but what do the police statistics actually tell us?

Obedience to God, the church, and parents is put above everything else in Christian communities defined as Bible-literalist with sectarian traits. Childhood in such contexts can be characterised as segregated, involving fear of damnation, and harmful psychological control.