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The Police Sound the Alarm: Criminals Running HVB Homes

Several HVB homes are run by organized and family-based crime, according to a survey of Sis- and HVB homes that the police conducted in 2023. The report also reveals that gang members are employed at the homes.

The Police Sound the Alarm: Criminals Running HVB Homes

Multiple Young People Detained in Denmark Had LVU

Several of the young Swedes who are detained in Denmark, suspected of being behind the recent violent crimes in the neighboring country, have been the subject of social interventions in Sweden. This is shown by an investigation conducted by [Sveriges Radio Ekot](https://sverigesradio.

Multiple Young People Detained in Denmark Had LVU

Municipalities should take over private HVB homes

The Social Democrats want municipalities to take over all private HVB homes that receive young criminals. The purpose is to get rid of unscrupulous actors, raise quality and gain more control, says party leader Magdalena Andersson.

Municipalities should take over private HVB homes

Record number of minors in Swedish detention centers

The number of minors between 15 and 17 years old who are detained is at record levels. So far this year, 271 children have been detained – which is almost three times as many as two years ago.

Record number of minors in Swedish detention centers

13-year-old behind the shooting in Malmö

The boy who is suspected of one of the weekend's two shootings in Malmö is only 13 years old, according to the prosecutor. The situation is described as serious but stable for the man who was shot.

13-year-old behind the shooting in Malmö

15-year-old girl arrested for murder in Landskrona

A 15-year-old girl has been detained on probable cause suspected of involvement in the murder of a high school-aged girl in Landskrona. This concerns both murder and kidnapping, says prosecutor Tomas Olvmyr to TT.

15-year-old girl arrested for murder in Landskrona

15-year-old girl arrested for murder in Landskrona

A 15-year-old girl has been arrested on probable cause suspected of involvement in the murder of a high school-aged girl in Landskrona. It concerns both murder and kidnapping, says prosecutor Tomas Olvmyr to TT.

15-year-old girl arrested for murder in Landskrona

Child suspected of involvement in fatal shooting

A child under 15 years old is suspected of being involved in the fatal shooting in Södertälje on Tuesday, which P4 Stockholm was the first to report on. .

Child suspected of involvement in fatal shooting

Man arrested for aggravated rapes against children

A man in northern Värmland was arrested on Thursday by Värmland District Court, suspected of several serious rapes against children. The assaults are said to have taken place from 2020 and continued at least until the beginning of 2022.

Man arrested for aggravated rapes against children

The Alarm: Full Capacity at Sis - Children May Commit Murder This Summer

The Government has today called an emergency meeting about the acute shortage of places at Sis. There is a great risk that several of the 58 people who are currently in the queue will commit serious violent crimes, according to SKR: "Meanwhile, murders are being committed, of children.

The Alarm: Full Capacity at Sis - Children May Commit Murder This Summer

New Social Services Act: "Paradigm Shift"

The Government proposes that a new Social Services Act comes into force on 1 July 2025. More preventive activities and early interventions are intended to prevent young people from being drawn into crime and abuse.

New Social Services Act: "Paradigm Shift"

Charge against "Viking sect" linked to care proceedings case

The trial against two leading individuals in what has come to be called a "viking sect" began on Wednesday. The couple is suspected of threats against a public official and unlawful threats in a case with a total of 24 plaintiffs.

Charge against "Viking sect" linked to care proceedings case

The Moderate Party wants to double the number of police cameras

The Moderate Party wants to double the number of police cameras to 5,000 over the coming years. We want to massively increase camera surveillance, says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson.

The Moderate Party wants to double the number of police cameras

Nine-week-old baby had 23 broken bones – blames baby carrier

A nine-week-old baby had 23 broken bones in its body. According to the forensic pathologist, the child was likely subjected to repeated violence, but the parents blame a baby carrier, reports Sydsvenskan and HD.

Nine-week-old baby had 23 broken bones – blames baby carrier

Stricter sentence for mother who poisoned daughter

The mother gave the girl medicine and injected bacteria into her, which resulted in life-threatening injuries. Now the Göta Court of Appeal is increasing the sentence from six years' imprisonment to eight.

Stricter sentence for mother who poisoned daughter

The Boy Who Can't Stop Laughing After Triple Murder

Three people were shot dead in their homes within a 24-hour period. When the police questioned the 15-year-old suspected of organising the murders, he couldn't stop laughing.

The Boy Who Can't Stop Laughing After Triple Murder

Sweden stands out – pupils lack discipline

Swedish pupils have the worst discipline in Europe, according to statistics from the OECD. To get to grips with the mayhem, Education Minister Lotta Edholm (The Liberals) is proposing, among other things, extended powers for teachers.

Sweden stands out – pupils lack discipline

Thousands of drug packages stopped

Drugs were sent from different packaging centres, some with fake stamps. Since last winter, the police have stopped 17,000 parcels – and identified thousands of buyers.

Thousands of drug packages stopped

Tumult at trial for triple murder: "Threatening"

Warning lights flashed red around the 14-year-old's criminality and gang connections. Two years later, he is suspected of having broken into two villas and shot dead three people within the space of a day.

Tumult at trial for triple murder: "Threatening"

TV expert Kalle Norwald publishes book about lust

Kalle Norwald, expert in "Gift vid första ögonkastet" on SVT, is publishing a book about desire and consent. "Sexual knowledge for adults – about desire, lust and consent" is meant to be a practical guide and a tool for those who want to continue learning about sexuality and improve their sex life.

TV expert Kalle Norwald publishes book about lust

Summer is high season for gangs' recruitment of children

Summer is here with vacation and leisure – something that facilitates the recruitment of gangs for young people and children, warns the police. Most young people have a friend who is involved in or around the criminal world, says Luay Mohageb, investigator.

Summer is high season for gangs' recruitment of children

The Education Minister on harassment: "Unacceptable"

Almost half of the students in middle school have been subjected to sexual harassment, shows a psychology dissertation from Gothenburg University. It is, of course, completely unacceptable.

The Education Minister on harassment: "Unacceptable"

Social Services Chief Sent Dickpics to 13-Year-Old

The man was a chief in the social services in a Skåne municipality. At the same time, he groomed young girls on the internet.

Social Services Chief Sent Dickpics to 13-Year-Old