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Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"

The complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman (JO) increased significantly last year. The largest increase is in the criminal justice and migration areas.

Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"

Child accused of assault – social services investigated

A seven-year-old boy was taken into care by the social services in Helsingborg after his mother claimed that he was a sex offender. Now, a preliminary investigation into dereliction of duty is being initiated, following a notable program in Mission: Investigate.

Child accused of assault – social services investigated

Eslöv's Social Services Under Fire: Could Tragedies Have Been Prevented?

A boy was murdered by his dad, a girl was poisoned with vinegar in her own home – in the same municipality, same month. Now Eslöv's municipality is receiving scathing criticism from Ivo.

Eslöv's Social Services Under Fire: Could Tragedies Have Been Prevented?

Sweden's Plan to Combat Youth Crime: New Training for Social Workers

All future social workers should be trained in youth criminality. This is acute, says Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals).

Sweden's Plan to Combat Youth Crime: New Training for Social Workers

Take Custody of Children of Criminals at Birth

The Liberals want it to be possible for social services to take into care children of gang criminals at maternity wards, writes Svenska Dagbladet. .

Take Custody of Children of Criminals at Birth

Trial of girl murder ends: "Will be a stamp"

The 15-year-old girl who has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Landskrona is to remain in custody awaiting the verdict, which will be delivered on February 21. The 13-year-old murder suspect is too young to be punished, but the outcome is still important for her.

Trial of girl murder ends: "Will be a stamp"

Social Services Denied Father Visitation Without Legal Grounds

A father in Helsingborg, who was granted sole custody of his son by both the district court and the court of appeal, was denied all contact with the child by the social services for several years. .

Social Services Denied Father Visitation Without Legal Grounds

No Psychological Disorder Found in Defendant Accused of Girl Murder

The 15-year-old who was charged with the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Landskrona last summer did not commit the act under the influence of a serious mental disorder, the forensic psychiatric investigation shows. .

No Psychological Disorder Found in Defendant Accused of Girl Murder

Economy stops efforts for vulnerable children

The social services in the country's municipalities are delaying forced interventions for children and young people in certain cases, despite being deemed necessary. The reason is economy, according to a survey among social secretaries.

Economy stops efforts for vulnerable children

Fryshuset: Resources against gangs must be allocated earlier

Johan Oljeqvist, CEO of the youth organization Fryshuset in Stockholm, directs criticism towards the government's way of handling organized crime. .

Fryshuset: Resources against gangs must be allocated earlier

Salwan Momika – Koran burnings, riots, and Tiktok

On June 28, 2023, a Koran was burned for a few seconds outside the mosque at Medborgarplatsen in Stockholm. It was Salwan Momika's first Koran burning.

Salwan Momika – Koran burnings, riots, and Tiktok

Serious IVO Criticism of Luleå after Tintin's Death

The Social Welfare Committee in Luleå Municipality failed on several points in connection with the murder of eight-year-old Tintin by his father two years ago. The Health and Social Care Inspectorate (IVO) is now issuing sharp criticism.

Serious IVO Criticism of Luleå after Tintin's Death

After the Explosions – Bomb Maker Arrested

The police have arrested a person with a "central role" for the recent bombings. We assess that he has had a significant role precisely in this context, says Max Åkerwall, deputy chief in the police district Stockholm south, to SVT.

After the Explosions – Bomb Maker Arrested

Children's Rights Organizations Criticize Lowered Age of Criminal Responsibility

Children's rights organizations are criticizing the investigative proposal that children as young as 14 years old can be punished for serious crimes. They would rather see investments in measures that have documented effects.

Children's Rights Organizations Criticize Lowered Age of Criminal Responsibility

Settlement in Kevin case clear – Arvika says yes

Arvika municipality has agreed to a settlement with Robin Dahlén, reports P4 Värmland. Dahlén is one of the two brothers who were wrongly accused of four-year-old Kevin's death in 1998.

Settlement in Kevin case clear – Arvika says yes

Eleven children were isolated – two convicted

The eleven children were not allowed to attend school or visit the dentist. Now a father is being sentenced to three years in prison for, among other things, gross abuse of parental authority over children – while the mother is acquitted.

Eleven children were isolated – two convicted

Settlement in the Kevin Case Said to be Near

Robin Dahlén, one of the two brothers who were wrongly accused of four-year-old Kevin's death in 1998, has reached an agreement with Arvika municipality. This is according to Dahlén's lawyer Stefan Liliebäck to P4 Värmland.

Settlement in the Kevin Case Said to be Near

Knowledge about cancer care to help dementia patients

The Government wants to see if knowledge and experiences from cancer care can strengthen the care and support of dementia patients. The assignment is presented in connection with the presentation of the developed national dementia strategy.

Knowledge about cancer care to help dementia patients

15-year-old girl remains in custody after girl murder

The evidence is convincing against the 15-year-old girl who has been charged with murdering a 14-year-old girl in Landskrona, according to the Lund District Court. She is to remain in custody until the trial resumes and is also to undergo a forensic psychiatric examination.

15-year-old girl remains in custody after girl murder

Cooperation for new HVB placements: "Can't wait"

The Government assigns SKR the task of helping municipalities find new and better adapted HVB placements. As more and more HVB homes are being shut down, new placements are needed for children and young people living in these homes, says Social Services Minister Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party).

Cooperation for new HVB placements: "Can't wait"

Hidden children had transmitters sewn into their clothes

Three adults are suspected of having isolated a total of eleven children from the outside world. The preliminary investigation shows that some of the children had GPS transmitters sewn into their clothes.

Hidden children had transmitters sewn into their clothes

Three charged with holding eleven children isolated

The Social Services wanted to take into custody the eleven children. Instead, they were isolated by their parents for several months.

Three charged with holding eleven children isolated

18 institutions for care or accommodation closed – alarm about violence and abuse

During the year, 18 HVB homes have been closed. At the same time, violence, threats, and assaults continue to occur at several of the residences.

18 institutions for care or accommodation closed – alarm about violence and abuse

Mikael was shot dead in front of his son – 18-year-old charged

An 18-year-old man is being prosecuted for the murder of Mikael, 39, in Skärholmen. The man was shot dead in front of his son when they were on their way to the swimming hall.

Mikael was shot dead in front of his son – 18-year-old charged