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Lunch Lecture: Psychological Abuse – Mechanisms and Consequences

Lunch Lecture: Psychological Abuse – Mechanisms and Consequences

Welcome to a lecture by Nina Rung, a criminologist and gender studies scholar with extensive experience in issues concerning violence, gender, and vulnerability. Nina has worked with cases involving severe intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and violence against children. She has also served on several expert advisory boards within the Swedish Police and is frequently…

Next occurrence: Monday, 16 November

12:00–13:00

Storgatan 63

As of July 1, 2026, psychological abuse will be introduced as a distinct criminal offense in the Swedish Penal Code, carrying a potential sentence of up to four years in prison.
During this lecture, we will gain a deeper understanding of psychological abuse—the underlying mechanisms and the consequences for those subjected to it. We will also explore other key perspectives on intimate partner violence, as well as how we, as a society, can understand, detect, and combat such violence.

Opening remarks by: Municipal Director Mikael Salomonsson.
Location: Småstaden (in the exhibition space next to the Akademibokhandeln bookstore).

Everyone is welcome; no registration is required!

This event is part of the campaign "A Week Free from Violence" (*En vecka fri från våld*). See the full program of events in Norrbotten and Piteå at: https://www.samverkanmotvald.se/frifranvald/

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Småstaden is located along Sweden’s oldest pedestrian street, right in the heart of Piteå – a vibrant meeting place where the pulse of the city can be felt all year round. Here, you’ll find a welcoming indoor environment that invites you to enjoy experiences, relaxation, and spontaneous moments together. Småstaden is more than a shopping…

Updated: 6 November 2026

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