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The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"
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The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"

Thousands of children with, among other things, abuse and gang problems are forced to wait for months every year for already approved support measures. Very serious, says the Minister for Social Affairs – who places the main responsibility on the municipalities
Worked at social services – robbed and raped
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Worked at social services – robbed and raped

The man worked as a social worker. At the same time, he robbed and raped several women he met through escort sites
Ivo: Thousands of vulnerable children are waiting for help
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Ivo: Thousands of vulnerable children are waiting for help

More than 3,000 children in vulnerable situations throughout Sweden have to wait far too long for approved support from social services. This is shown by a report from the Health and Social Care Inspectorate (Ivo)
The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard
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The Unions on the Notification Requirement: We Have Been Heard

Several authorities are exempt from the so-called "informant law", according to the government's investigator's proposal. This is welcomed by the affected trade unions
SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"
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SD disappointed: "Not the outcome we wanted"

The Sweden Democrats are not satisfied with, for example, schools and healthcare being exempt from the notification requirement in what is sometimes called the "informant law". We would naturally have liked to see a full information requirement, says Ludvig Aspling (SD) to TT
Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement
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Multiple professional groups are exempt from notification requirement

The Government's investigator proposes several exemptions from the obligation to report individuals residing in Sweden without a permit. The coalition parties agree that schools, healthcare, social services, and libraries should be exempt from the proposed information obligation, says Migration Minister Johan Forssell (The Moderate Party)
Rat Feces and Drugs in Foster Homes – Got to Continue
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Rat Feces and Drugs in Foster Homes – Got to Continue

The Government's Sawn-Off Proposal - Now the Details Are Coming
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The Government's Sawn-Off Proposal - Now the Details Are Coming

Now the proposals are coming on how employees in municipalities and authorities will be required to report to the police individuals living here without permission – what critics call the informer law. The Sweden Democrats and the Liberals are on a collision course and reaching an agreement may become the toughest test so far for the Tidö parties
The Minister on Threats: Very Alarming
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Ivo: Neglect of background checks at HVB homes

Kristersson: Documentary can increase threats against Sweden
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Kristersson: Documentary can increase threats against Sweden

Sweden accused of forcibly taking children into care
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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
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One Arrested After Threats Against Social Services

Managers quit social services in protest
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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
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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
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Boy took murder assignment despite parents' alarm

Suspected Rape at Preschool – One Arrested
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Suspected Rape at Preschool – One Arrested

Party life on social media – loses benefits
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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
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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
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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
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