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In recent years, Break the Silence has worked at enhancing the professional
level of its human resources department. Plesner has provided regular assistance in relation to the drawing up of formal em- ployment and collaboration agreements for the permanent staff of the secretariat as well as for temporary project employees and the many volunteers who do impor- tant work for the organisation. Moreover, Plesner has provided assistance in connec- tion with Break the Silence's accreditation with the umbrella organisation, Rådgiv- ningsDanmark [Counselling Denmark] – a seal of approval ensuring that the organi- sation measures up to common standards for social counselling.
The objective of Break the Silence is
to inform about and prevent childhood exposure to violence and intimate partner violence among adolescents. Since 2002 we have helped children and adolescents exposed to violence breaking the silence by providing advice and a wide range of activities to help them break the pattern and not bring violence into their adult life.
Isabella Wedendahl Secretary-General, Break the Silence
"During the past year we have been advised on a wide range of matters and issues, and we consider it a fantastic luxury to have a share in Plesner's bro bono programme. Work in relation to personal data and the drawing up of necessary policies has taken up a lot of time during the past year. As
Secretary-General, I have in particular ben- efitted greatly from the assistance we have received with regard to employment law. The fact that we have contracts and agreements under control, not least in terms of secrecy, gives us peace of mind in our daily collabo- ration with staff, volunteers and external partners.
For a small organisation like Break the Silence it is a great help in everyday life that we can consult Plesner at any time when it comes to all types of legal questions, great as well as small.
In general, our collaboration works smoothly with one point of access to our contact person, who is always lightening quick to help us get in touch with the people who have the right legal expertise. This enables us to save time and resources, as we do not have the legal insight to target our inquir- ies. In that way, our collaboration becomes both efficient, quick and very pleasant and safe for us. In Break the Silence we feel really privileged to be one of Plesner's pro bono partners."
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