
Hege Nilssen
Hege Nilssen is the director of Bufdir (the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs), where she oversees initiatives aimed at improving care for children involved in criminal activities. Under her leadership, Bufdir is exploring enhanced institutional offerings that balance necessary restrictions with the goal of providing normalcy and support for youth in care. Nilssen advocates for collaborative efforts among various services, including health and education, to ensure the well-being and rehabilitation of vulnerable children.
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Hege Nilssen started as the Nav director in June.
– Deler av landet har ulik kultur for å delta i arbeidslivetAftenposten·
Norway· 2026-08-11
Hege Nilssen is the director of Bufdir, responsible for finding institutional offers for criminal children.
De er for unge til å fengsles. Hva skal vi gjøre med de kriminelle barna?Aftenposten·
Norway· 2025-11-21

