Alternative to Violence Tromsø is a treatment and expertise center that focuses on domestic violence. The center was established in 1987 and was the first treatment facility of its kind in Europe. The organization offers treatment to both perpetrators and victims of violence, with the goal of increasing safety and security in families.
As a professional provider of information on the topic of domestic violence, Alternative to Violence Tromsø works with knowledge development and dissemination. The center facilitates treatment regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion and functional ability, and aims to contribute to a better understanding of the issues surrounding domestic violence.