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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
Boy who shot at school linked to gang environment
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Boy who shot at school linked to gang environment

The Son Was Drawn into Gang Warfare: Our Sorrow Is Shame-Filled
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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
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15-year-old believed to have ordered shooting – detained

Record number of children in court: "Enormous increase"
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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
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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
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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
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Social Services Struggle to Reach Younger Children

1% of GDP for Green Transition
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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
More people will be forced to provide information to the police
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More people will be forced to provide information to the police

Authorities, municipalities, and schools will be forced to share information with the police. Social services and healthcare will be exempt from the obligation, but will still be required to disclose more information than they do today
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