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Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights
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Criticism of Sweden's Benefit Cap: Impact on Children's Rights

The Government's grant reform is met with strong criticism from several quarters. Save the Children believe that the proposal contravenes the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Teen Girl Stabbed in Borås; Suspect of Same Age Arrested
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Teen Girl Stabbed in Borås; Suspect of Same Age Arrested

A 17-year-old girl has been taken to hospital by ambulance after being stabbed several times in central Borås during the night towards Monday, according to the police.
Criticism Grows Over Compulsory Intermediate Law Impacting Trust in Social Services
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Criticism Grows Over Compulsory Intermediate Law Impacting Trust in Social Services

The so-called "compulsory middle way" risks challenging the trust in the social services, several trade unions mean. Even Save the Children are critical
Fines Proposed for Parents Refusing Child Welfare Assistance
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Fines Proposed for Parents Refusing Child Welfare Assistance

Parents who do not accept help for their children at risk should be able to be subject to a fine. It may sound harsh, but we do it because one should take their parental responsibility, says Minister for Social Services Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party)
Rising Evictions Impact More Children Amid Economic Struggles
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Rising Evictions Impact More Children Amid Economic Struggles

The number of evictions involving children continues to increase. And the zero vision that politicians have introduced is becoming increasingly distant
Dad Misplaces Baby in Stroller Now Suspected of Crime
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Dad Misplaces Baby in Stroller Now Suspected of Crime

A dad in Trollhättan believed that someone had taken the stroller with his newborn baby. It turned out that he had forgotten where he had placed the stroller and now he is suspected of a crime
Gambling Addiction Treatment Rises as Forced Care Declines in 2024
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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
Ivo Criticizes Handling of 14-Year-Old Murder Victim's Care
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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
Woman in Ljungby Charged with Locking Children and Multiple Crimes
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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
New Social Services Act Effective July 1 After 40 Years
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New Social Services Act Effective July 1 After 40 Years

Swedish Study Reveals Mothers Face More Violence from Children
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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
Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns
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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
Father and Son Reunite After Seven-Year Separation Due to False Accusations
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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
Healthcare to Enhance Detection of Violence Victims
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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
Government Proposes Ending Secrecy Between Authorities to Combat Crime
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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
Police Nationwide to Tackle Sugar Dating with New Proactive Measures
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Police Nationwide to Tackle Sugar Dating with New Proactive Measures

Harsh criticism of Älvsbyn – failed to protect the children
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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.
Elderly Man's Fatal Balcony Fall in Skellefteå Under Investigation
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Elderly Man's Fatal Balcony Fall in Skellefteå Under Investigation

Sweden Allocates 200 Million Kronor to Expand Sis Home Capacity
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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
Ivo Data Leak Exposes Sensitive Information Due to Technical Fault
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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
Boy Under 15 Arrested in Attempted Murder Case in Sweden
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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.
Report Highlights High Rates of Relationship Violence Among Young Girls
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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.
Complaints to the Parliamentary Ombudsman increase – "there are risks"
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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
Child accused of assault – social services investigated
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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
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