Birgitta Dahlberg

After criticism, SiS reviews separations

The Swedish State Institutions Board, SiS, needs to review how incarcerated children and young people are subjected to separation and physical interventions, the authority states in a new report.

Children are being locked up without reason - a stain of shame

Children and young people are being kept locked up in SiS homes across the country, even though they are ready to be discharged, a new review shows. This is contrary to human rights, says Fredrik Malmberg, director of the Swedish Institute for Human Rights.

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.

Violence and Threats at Sis Homes Have Decreased

The number of incidents with violence and threats is decreasing at Sis-homes, show new figures from the authority.

Fewer escape from Sis-homes – "strengthened security"

The number of youths who escape from Sis-homes has more than halved in two years – from 420 to 171 last year. Sis claims that in principle, they have stopped criminal boys from escaping or being released to commit new violent crimes.

Sis remodels youth homes to get more places

Sis tackles the placement shortage: Takes in the most dangerous children

Six are looking at establishing modular homes to solve the accommodation shortage. The situation is serious, according to youth care director Birgitta Dahlberg. We are making an assessment of who is at the highest risk of being injured or injuring others.

Sis activities banned following allegations of violence

Two departments at Sis youth home Långanäs in Eksjö council are being closed down since it emerged that staff had subjected the children to severe violence.