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.
CrimeA woman in Ljungby locked in her children. She is being prosecuted for several crimes, including unlawful deprivation of liberty and assault. Less than a year ago, she was prosecuted for pushing her daughter's face into horse manure.
CrimeMothers 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.
SwedenNever 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.
SwedenFor 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.
SwedenChildren 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. If we can detect the violence early, we can help them and prevent it from getting worse, says the Director-General of the Social Services, Björn Eriksson.
SwedenThe 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.
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