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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. .

Violence and Threats at Sis Homes Have Decreased

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.

Fewer escape from Sis-homes – "strengthened security"

Sis remodels youth homes to get more places

The number of young people sentenced to closed youth care has tripled in a year and a half. This has put pressure on the National Board of Institutions (Sis) to find room for everyone.

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.

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

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. .

Sis activities banned following allegations of violence