National Center for the Reduction of Coercion and Restrictive Practices (ReCore)
Our Vision and aim
The National Center for the Reduction of Coercion works to promote a healthcare system where coercion and restrictive practices are minimized through ethical, evidence‑based, and rights‑oriented care. The Center’s purpose is to develop and implement interventions that strengthen patient autonomy, improve the working environment for healthcare professionals, and contribute to a more humane and inclusive practice in both psychiatric and somatic treatment.
Our Experts
Søren Birkeland
Professor
John A. Baker
Porfessor
Rikke Jørgensen
Professor
Jens Peter Hansen
Associate professor
Susanne Bengtson
Associate professor
Ricko D. Nissen
Senior Researcher
Jacob Hvidhjelm
Senior Researcher
Camilla Lindekilde
PhD-Student
Jonas H. Kerring
PhD-Student
Martin L. Pedersen
PhD-Student
Signe U. Larsen
PhD-Student
Tessa van Sas
Pre-PhD-Student
Bianca Klingenberg-Dupont
Pre-PhD-Student
Discover our vision and strategies for reducing coercion.
The National Center for the Reduction of Coercion originates from the multi‑year RECORE program, which since 2010 has generated groundbreaking research on coercion in psychiatry. The program has developed theoretical models such as ETTA and clinical tools such as MR‑CRAS and CTS, and has contributed more than 60 peer‑reviewed publications. The National Center for the Reduction of Coercion builds on this knowledge and expands the research to include somatic healthcare as well as international perspectives.
Our mission for reducing coercion.
The National Center for the Reduction of Coercion works systematically to minimize the use of coercion through research, education, and partnerships that ensure respect for human rights and evidence‑based practice.
Strategic collaboration and networks.
The Center collaborates with the Region of Southern Denmark, the University of Southern Denmark, international networks such as FOSTREN and EViPRG, as well as a range of clinical and academic institutions.
Governance and partnership.
The Center is governed by an interdisciplinary steering group and works closely with patients, relatives, clinical staff, and both regional and national partners to promote ethical and evidence‑based practice.