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Around 15 Sis staff dismissed over gang links at Västra Götaland home

Around 15 people who worked at a Sis home in Västra Götaland have been dismissed with immediate effect over gang links, Expressen writes.

Sis Homes' Deficiencies Threaten Children's Safety and Health

In several of the country's Sis-residences, the deficiencies are so large that they pose a risk to the children's safety and health. The malpractices are recurring and persistent, according to a new report.

Girls Face Increased Violence in Institutional Care, Report Reveals

Violence against children in institutional care is increasing – despite repeated warnings and promises of action, a review by the Children's Rights Agency reveals. And it is girls who are hardest hit. You can attack a 13-year-old girl, says a former employee who has sounded the alarm.

Government Accelerates Sis-home Expansion to Enhance Security

The Government summons the leadership of the National Board of Institutional Care (Sis) to accelerate the expansion of the staff's authority.

Police Recover Escaped Boys from Sollefteå Sis Home; Investigation Launched

Sweden Allocates 200 Million Kronor to Expand Sis Home Capacity

The Government wants to see more places at Sis-homes and is investing 200 million kronor in the spring amending budget. Right now, a total of 49 children and young people are waiting in line for Sis.

Sis CEO Responds to Criticism: Report Key to Improving Child Care

The Ombudsman for Children's report on deficiencies in the care of detained children is welcomed by Elisabet Åbjörnsson Hollmark, Director-General of Sis, the National Board of Institutional Care. It is important that all of us take this on board, she says.

Sweden's New Strategy to Help Youth Exit Crime Networks

It is still few children and young people who get support to leave the criminal life, simply because the authorities do not find them. Now, the police have developed a new internal support material to make it easier for them to be identified.