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Gambling Addiction Treatment Rises as Forced Care Declines in 2024

The number of people receiving care and treatment for gambling addiction is increasing, according to fresh statistics from the National Board of Health and Welfare. However, the number of those forcibly cared for due to harmful use and substance dependence is decreasing.

Gambling Addiction Treatment Rises as Forced Care Declines in 2024

Ivo Criticizes Handling of 14-Year-Old Murder Victim's Care

The 14-year-old girl who was murdered by two teenage girls in Landskrona last summer lived with her parent before her death, despite a decision that she should be taken into compulsory care. Ivo directs criticism at responsible politicians.

Ivo Criticizes Handling of 14-Year-Old Murder Victim's Care

Woman in Ljungby Charged with Locking Children and Multiple Crimes

A woman in Ljungby locked in her children. She is being prosecuted for several crimes, including unlawful deprivation of liberty and assault.

Woman in Ljungby Charged with Locking Children and Multiple Crimes

New Social Services Act Effective July 1 After 40 Years

On Tuesday, a new Social Services Act was passed. It will come into force on 1 July and thus become the first new Social Services Act in over 40 years.

New Social Services Act Effective July 1 After 40 Years

Swedish Study Reveals Mothers Face More Violence from Children

Mothers are more exposed to physical violence and verbal aggression from their children than fathers are. Daughters are tougher on their parents, especially their mothers, than sons do, shows new Swedish research.

Swedish Study Reveals Mothers Face More Violence from Children

Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Never have so few children been allowed to accompany them to a sheltered accommodation as now. Last year's proportion was the lowest that the national association Unizon has ever measured in its accommodations.

Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Father and Son Reunite After Seven-Year Separation Due to False Accusations

For seven years, father and son were separated since the mother accused the father of sexual abuse against the son and the then seven-year-old boy for abuse against his little brother. Now he has been allowed to move back home to dad again, reports SVT's Mission Review.

Father and Son Reunite After Seven-Year Separation Due to False Accusations

Healthcare to Enhance Detection of Violence Victims

Children and adults who are murdered in the home have often been in contact with healthcare before. Now, the National Board of Health and Welfare wants to help healthcare staff detect more victims of violence in time.

Healthcare to Enhance Detection of Violence Victims

Government Proposes Ending Secrecy Between Authorities to Combat Crime

The Government wants to abolish secrecy between all the country's authorities to counteract fraud and crime. Several actors, including the union that organizes Sweden's social workers, are critical.

Government Proposes Ending Secrecy Between Authorities to Combat Crime

Police Nationwide to Tackle Sugar Dating with New Proactive Measures

The police across the country will start working proactively to counteract so-called sugar dating. Through fake profiles on sugar dating sites, the police hope to make contact with young people who are forced to sell sex online, reports [Sveriges radio Ekot](https://www.

Police Nationwide to Tackle Sugar Dating with New Proactive Measures

Harsh criticism of Älvsbyn – failed to protect the children

Älvsbyn municipality receives sharp criticism from the Inspectorate for Health and Welfare (Ivo) for its handling of three siblings placed in care under the Care of Young Persons (Special Provisions) Act, reports local media. .

Harsh criticism of Älvsbyn – failed to protect the children

Elderly Man's Fatal Balcony Fall in Skellefteå Under Investigation

An elderly man died after falling from the balcony of his care and nursing home in Skellefteå. The fatal accident will now be investigated by the Health and Social Care Inspectorate, Ivo, according to [SVT Västerbotten](https://www.

Elderly Man's Fatal Balcony Fall in Skellefteå Under Investigation

Sweden Allocates 200 Million Kronor to Expand Sis Home Capacity

The Government wants to see more places at Sis-homes and is investing 200 million kronor in the spring amending budget. Right now, a total of 49 children and young people are waiting in line for Sis.

Sweden Allocates 200 Million Kronor to Expand Sis Home Capacity

Ivo Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Information Due to Technical Fault

A technical fault caused the Health and Care Inspectorate, Ivo, to disclose confidential information. This is shown by an investigation conducted by Sveriges Radio's Ekot.

Ivo Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Information Due to Technical Fault

Boy Under 15 Arrested in Attempted Murder Case in Sweden

A boy has been arrested after an attempted murder of a woman in Örsundsbro on Tuesday. .

Boy Under 15 Arrested in Attempted Murder Case in Sweden

Report Highlights High Rates of Relationship Violence Among Young Girls

A new report from the Equality Ombudsman shows that almost every third young person has experienced violence in a close relationship. .

Report Highlights High Rates of Relationship Violence Among Young Girls

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