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The Minister on Threats: Very Alarming
That four out of ten social secretaries have been exposed to threats or violence strikes at democracy, says Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M). It is very alarming, she says and opens up for talks with the trade unions about the situation.
Was Beaten, Threatened, and Mocked at Work
"Amira" was beaten and had her hair pulled when she tried to do her job. A new survey shows that 38 percent of Sweden's social workers have been subjected to threats or violence over the past two years.
Concern about the proposal for electronic ankle tags for children
A new bill gives the social committee the right to decide on electronic ankle tags for children who have turned 15 years old. The Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers is questioning whether it is the right way to go.
Proposal: Children Can Be Electronically Tagged Against Parents' Will
The Social Welfare Committee is proposed to be allowed to decide on electronic ankle tags for children who have turned 15, in order to prevent them from being drawn into criminality. It should not be seen as a punishment.
Social Services Should Seek Out Young Criminals
The Social Services shall be required to actively work to prevent crime among children and young people. This is evident from a new legislative proposal from the government and The Moderate Party.
Ivo: Neglect of background checks at HVB homes
Many HVB homes do not check if the people they employ have been suspected or convicted of any crime, [reports P4 Värmland](https://sverigesradio. se/artikel/halften-av-hvb-hemmen-slarvar-med-bakgrundskontrollerna).
Kristersson: Documentary can increase threats against Sweden
In a new documentary series from Al Jazeera, false claims are once again being made that Swedish social services kidnap children, reports SVT News. Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) tells [SVT](https://www.
Sweden accused of forcibly taking children into care
Sweden is again accused of forcibly taking children into care on flimsy grounds. This time the image is presented in a documentary series from Al Jazeera, reports SVT News.
One Arrested After Threats Against Social Services
A person has been arrested in absentia after several employees at the social services in Botkyrka were threatened, reports [TV4. ](https://www.
Managers quit social services in protest
So far this year, eight managers within the social services in Skärholmen in southwestern Stockholm have left their positions. Several of them in protest against the city leadership.
Proposal: Increased control of job seekers in municipalities
Municipalities should be allowed to perform checks in the criminal record register when someone is employed in, for example, home care or personal assistance, proposes the government's investigator. Even individuals who work in critical positions should be able to be checked.
Boy took murder assignment despite parents' alarm
In total, nine concern reports were made. The school alerted that the boy had offered students cannabis and waved a wad of cash.
Suspected Rape at Preschool – One Arrested
A man who works at a preschool in Stenungsund municipality has been arrested on suspicion of child rape, according to several media outlets. According to [ST-tidningen](https://www.
Party life on social media – loses benefits
The man lived on social benefits – at the same time as he posted glamorous pictures on social media with trips abroad and parties. Now the man is to pay back 124,000 kronor.
Eleven HVB companies with criminal connections procured by SKR
A company within the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) has signed agreements with several HVB companies that have ties to organized crime, reports SVT News. .
13-year-old crime suspect denied Sis placement
Sis said no when the social services wanted a place for a 13-year-old girl suspected of involvement in the murder of a girl in Landskrona. It required pressure from the police to shake out a place.
Boy who shot at school linked to gang environment
A 15-year-old boy who is suspected of shooting his classmate at Trångsundsskolan south of Stockholm in September can be linked to the gang environment. The boy is also suspected of preparing for murder in the days leading up to the shooting on September 4.
The Son Was Drawn into Gang Warfare: Our Sorrow Is Shame-Filled
The son Alfred was described as a "project leader" for violent crimes. Now he is imprisoned for involvement in murder and bombings.
15-year-old believed to have ordered shooting – detained
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested, suspected of having ordered the shooting at the Israeli defense company Elbit Systems in Gothenburg last week, reports [Gothenburg-Posten](https://www. gp.
Record number of children in court: "Enormous increase"
From zero to 42. The number of children who are brought to court with a summons has increased dramatically after a legislative change last year.
The Theory: 14-year-old shooter acted on assignment
Several leads are being investigated after the shooting at Kungsmässan. One is that the suspected boy acted on behalf of someone else.
Another 14-year-old arrested for Kungsbacka shooting
Another person has been arrested following the shooting at Kungsmässan on Sunday. According to the police, he is also 14 years old.
Social Services Struggle to Reach Younger Children
The social services have difficulty reaching younger children and the interventions are unfairly distributed depending on the children's background. This is shown by a study from the Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions (SALAR) and Karlstad University.
1% of GDP for Green Transition
The Green Party's shadow budget focuses on climate, energy, and trains. What is required now is not tax cuts for the rich, but large investments in green transition, says the party's economic policy spokesperson Janine Alm Ericson.
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