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202371 minPGdocumentary

Minors

202371 minPGdocumentary

Joannahuset, Denmark's sole crisis centre for minors, offers vital assistance to at-risk youth facing a challenging and often indifferent system.

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Mette Korsgaard

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Joannahuset, Denmark's sole crisis centre for minors, offers vital assistance to at-risk youth facing a challenging and often indifferent system.

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Mette Korsgaarddirector

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Joannahuset, Denmark’s only crisis centre for minors, provides a temporary home for young people under 18 facing various challenges. Over the course of two years, the centre offers support as these vulnerable individuals navigate a complex bureaucracy that often overlooks their needs. The documentary captures the daily lives of the residents and the staff dedicated to helping them find stability and a voice in a system that can be unresponsive.

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