Elevator (The Salvation Army)

Elevator is located in an apartment complex near Tveita in Oslo, Norway. It is an institution for people, both men and women, who are nearing the end of their sentences. In fact, the target group consists of people with 3 to 12 months left of their sentence who are motivated for change. In addition, applicants must be sober for at least 4 months to be eligible for the program. Elevator is operated by the Salvation Army and is fully funded by the government through the Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Services. Instead, the staff usually has a background in social work or nursing. Elevator’s goal is to help residents find stable housing, meaningful work, financial stability, good health and a supportive social network so that these goals are achieved by the time of their release.

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SMALL-SCALE

Elevator has 30 beds and is a small-scale facility. The facility is located in an apartment complex near Tveita in Oslo. Each resident is given a dorm on arrival, with a bed, dresser, fridge, closet and an armchair. The residents share a kitchen, showers and toilets. Elevator also has a larger apartment which the residents may use for visits from children and family. They also have separate apartments available for the residents. Vulnerable groups are however given priority. The female residents are always given an apartment of their own, as well as residents who are dependent on a wheelchair.

SMALL-scale

Elevator has 30 beds and is a small-scale facility. The facility is located in an apartment complex near Tveita in Oslo. Each resident is given a dorm on arrival, with a bed, dresser, fridge, closet and an armchair. The residents share a kitchen, showers and toilets. Elevator also has a larger apartment which the residents may use for visits from children and family. They also have separate apartments available for the residents. Vulnerable groups are however given priority. The female residents are always given an apartment of their own, as well as residents who are dependent on a wheelchair.

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Elevator has 30 beds and is a small-scale facility. The facility is located in an apartment complex near Tveita in Oslo. Each resident is given a dorm on arrival, with a bed, dresser, fridge, closet and an armchair. The residents share a kitchen, showers and toilets. Elevator also has a larger apartment which the residents may use for visits from children and family. They also have separate apartments available for the residents. Vulnerable groups are however given priority. The female residents are always given an apartment of their own, as well as residents who are dependent on a wheelchair.

Elevator (The Salvation Army) is a:

Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

30 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Elevator (The Salvation Army) is a:

Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

30 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Elevator (The Salvation Army) is a:

Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

30 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

DIFFERENTIATION

Elevator house all genders, and welcomes incarcerated people from every region of the country. Their target group is people with 3 to 12 months left of their sentence, who are motivated for change. It is a requirement that the applicant has been sober for at least 4 months. Elevator also house more vulnerable groups of residents, such as developmentally disabled or people on preventive detention. In these cases, the stay is adapted to their specific needs.

The residents of Elevator are required to be at least 50% employed, or alternatively engaged in programmes at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (‘NAV’). Elevator offers a broad range of different activities and services to their residents. Each resident is given debt counselling and assistance in the process of contacting different welfare services.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

Elevator is an institution that cooperates with several different services and organisations. Additionally, the residents interact with other members of the community on a daily basis, such as when grocery shopping, being on public transport and at their daily employment. Even though it is classified as an institution, Elevator resembles more of a neighbourhood community and is thus a natural part of the surrounding area as much as any other apartment complex.

Differentiation

Elevator house all genders, and welcomes incarcerated people from every region of the country. Their target group is people with 3 to 12 months left of their sentence, who are motivated for change. It is a requirement that the applicant has been sober for at least 4 months. Elevator also house more vulnerable groups of residents, such as developmentally disabled or people on preventive detention. In these cases, the stay is adapted to their specific needs.

The residents of Elevator are required to be at least 50% employed, or alternatively engaged in programmes at the Norwegian Labour and Welfare Administration (‘NAV’). Elevator offers a broad range of different activities and services to their residents. Each resident is given debt counselling and assistance in the process of contacting different welfare services.

Community-integration

Elevator is an institution that cooperates with several different services and organisations. Additionally, the residents interact with other members of the community on a daily basis, such as when grocery shopping, being on public transport and at their daily employment. Even though it is classified as an institution, Elevator resembles more of a neighbourhood community and is thus a natural part of the surrounding area as much as any other apartment complex.

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Elevator is an institution that cooperates with several different services and organisations. Additionally, the residents interact with other members of the community on a daily basis, such as when grocery shopping, being on public transport and at their daily employment. Even though it is classified as an institution, Elevator resembles more of a neighbourhood community and is thus a natural part of the surrounding area as much as any other apartment complex.
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