Púlsinn
Púlsinn, an Emergency Response Team for children ages 10-18 who use or threaten physical abuse, as well as for their families.
Púlsinn is a collaborative project among the capital area municipalities, the capital area police, and The National Agency for Children and Families.
Emergency response team for youth violence
Schools, youth centers, social and child protection services, police, and other agencies serving children can engage the Púlsinn team.
The team provides temporary support for each child's case—ranging from a few days to several weeks—in partnership with their municipality of legal residence.
Púlsinn goals
Púlsinn addresses threats and violence that constitute risk behavior in social settings. For Púlsinn to intervene, the threats or violence must be intentional or in defense against an immediate threat. Púlsinn acts swiftly to prevent further violence.
The team tailors its services to each child's individual needs. Púlsinn's staff includes counselors, psychologists, and social workers who support children and their families. Services may include in-home parenting counseling, support during school hours, short-term off-campus services during the school day, individualized support, and psychological care.
Requesting Púlsinn's involvement
Service providers should contact Púlsinn by phone or email for consultation when intentional threats or acts of violence occur among children ages 10-18 with legal residence in the capital area. Sharing personally identifiable information is not required at this stage to determine whether Púlsinn's involvement is appropriate.
Service providers can find a flowchart explaining how to request Púlsinn's involvement in the related documents section below.
Information about Púlsinn for service providers:
Email: pulsinn@reykjavik.is
Phone: 664 9800
Below, service providers will also find informational materials for guardians and a service request form, available in both Icelandic and English.
Service providers must submit signed requests through Púlsinn's Signet portal.
