The 17-year-old girl reported the abuse herself, but social services decided that she would stay.
Both the school and the child and adolescent psychiatry department raised concerns, believing the decision was inappropriate. A report was also made to the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Sweden’s health and care regulator).
According to the prosecutor, the abuse took place systematically when the girl was dependent on the man. Her recordings of the abuse are now part of the evidence against him, P4 Västernorrland writes. The broadcaster previously examined the case.
The case has received significant media attention. The girl was also placed against her will in another part of the country. During the summer, she took her own life.
In an emergency or if you are thinking about suicide, always call 112.
Here is where you can turn if you are feeling unwell:
Mind.se.
Suicide Zero - suicidezero.se.
Spes - National Association for Suicide Prevention and Survivor Support. spes.se.
Bris - children's rights in society. bris.se.
Save the Children - raddabarnen.se. Also for parents.
Alcoholics Anonymous - aa.se.
On-call buddy - takes calls from children and young people up to the age of 25. jourhavandekompis.se.
On-call fellow human being - can be reached at night on 08-702 16 80.
Friends - friends.se.
1177 - healthcare advice and information about the nearest psychiatric emergency department. 1177.se
National mental health and suicide prevention helpline - available 24/7 at 90390.
