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Camilla Waltersson Grönvall

Camilla Waltersson Grönvall

Government Increases Education Requirements for HVB Home Staff
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Government Increases Education Requirements for HVB Home Staff

The Government raises the requirements for education of staff at HVB homes. In six years, everyone will have at least a two-year post-secondary education
New Social Services Act Effective July 1 After 40 Years
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New Social Services Act Effective July 1 After 40 Years

Sis CEO Addresses Rising Staff Violence in Youth Homes
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Sis CEO Addresses Rising Staff Violence in Youth Homes

Staff violence against children is increasing in the country's Sis-homes, a new report shows. Mainly, it is young girls who are affected – despite several previous warnings
Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns
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Record Low Number of Children in Sheltered Housing Raises Safety Concerns

Never 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
Government Accelerates Sis-home Expansion to Enhance Security
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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.
Ministers' Secret Addresses Accidentally Disclosed by Riksdag Administration
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Ministers' Secret Addresses Accidentally Disclosed by Riksdag Administration

Minister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) and Carl-Oskar Bohlin (M), Minister for Civil Defence, had their secret addresses revealed by the Riksdag Administration. This occurred when Altinget requested the agreements for the ministers' overnight apartments in Stockholm
Sweden Targets Organized Crime in Personal Assistance Sector
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Sweden Targets Organized Crime in Personal Assistance Sector

Authorities sound the alarm about gang criminals plundering the assistance allowance. The assistance is no longer safe
Sweden Allocates 200 Million Kronor to Expand Sis Home Capacity
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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
Sweden Proposes Expanding LVU to Protect More At-Risk Youth
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Sweden Proposes Expanding LVU to Protect More At-Risk Youth

More children and young people should be taken into care as a result of honour-related oppression and in families where children are involved in criminality, proposes a government inquiry.
Sis CEO Responds to Criticism: Report Key to Improving Child Care
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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 Launches Inquiry into Honor Oppression in Schools
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Sweden Launches Inquiry into Honor Oppression in Schools

Honour oppression is one of the greatest threats to equality, the government and the Sweden Democrats believe. Now, an inquiry is being set up to investigate how widespread the problem is in schools and preschools, and how it can be counteracted
The word "woman" remains in the abortion law
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The word "woman" remains in the abortion law

The proposal to remove the word "woman" from the abortion law and replace it with "the one who is pregnant" has sparked debate. Now, the Tidö parties agree that the word "woman" will remain, they write in a debate article in Aftonbladet
Time to Wake Up: A New Strategy Against Mental Illness
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Time to Wake Up: A New Strategy Against Mental Illness

Mental illness is a question for the entire society and not just for healthcare. It's time for Sweden to wake up, says Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party) about the government's new strategy
Cooperation for new HVB placements: "Can't wait"
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Cooperation for new HVB placements: "Can't wait"

The Government assigns SKR the task of helping municipalities find new and better adapted HVB placements. As more and more HVB homes are being shut down, new placements are needed for children and young people living in these homes, says Social Services Minister Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party)
The Mission to Sis: Strengthen Security Work
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The Mission to Sis: Strengthen Security Work

The National Board of Institutions, Sis, is commissioned by the government to strengthen security work to prevent gang criminals from recruiting children at Sis homes.
Residential care homes remain open – despite police warnings
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Residential care homes remain open – despite police warnings

The Health and Care Inspectorate (Ivo) has this year closed 16 residential care homes for young people. However, the majority of homes that the police have alerted about are still open, reports Ekot
The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"
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The Minister on Ivo Alarm: "Municipal Responsibility"

Thousands of children with, among other things, abuse and gang problems are forced to wait for months every year for already approved support measures. Very serious, says the Minister for Social Affairs – who places the main responsibility on the municipalities
Extended Time for Adoption Investigation
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Extended Time for Adoption Investigation

The Minister on Threats: Very Alarming
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The Minister on Threats: Very Alarming

That four out of ten social secretaries have been exposed to threats or violence strikes at democracy, says Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (M). It is very alarming, she says and opens up for talks with the trade unions about the situation
"No More Violence Against Children - The Princess Spoke at the UN"
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"No More Violence Against Children - The Princess Spoke at the UN"

Curious, resilient and brave. These are qualities that we must protect in every child
Proposal: Children Can Be Electronically Tagged Against Parents' Will
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Proposal: Children Can Be Electronically Tagged Against Parents' Will

The Social Welfare Committee is proposed to be allowed to decide on electronic ankle tags for children who have turned 15, in order to prevent them from being drawn into criminality. It should not be seen as a punishment
Social Services Should Seek Out Young Criminals
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Social Services Should Seek Out Young Criminals

The Social Services shall be required to actively work to prevent crime among children and young people. This is evident from a new legislative proposal from the government and The Moderate Party
Proposal: Ankle Tag and Body Search at Sis
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Proposal: Ankle Tag and Body Search at Sis

Football, entrance controls and extended opportunities for body and room searches are proposed for the supervision of children and young people at Sis-homes. These are new tools that have really been needed in Sis' toolbox for a long time, says Minister for Social Affairs Camilla Waltersson Grönvall (The Moderate Party)
Young people in SiS homes to be locked in at night
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Young people in SiS homes to be locked in at night

Young people at Sis-homes are to be locked in at night if it is necessary for order and safety. But among others, the Children's Ombudsman is critical
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