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Sweden's Plan to Combat Youth Crime: New Training for Social Workers

All future social workers should be trained in youth criminality. This is acute, says Education Minister Johan Pehrson (The Liberals).

Sweden's Plan to Combat Youth Crime: New Training for Social Workers

Economy stops efforts for vulnerable children

The social services in the country's municipalities are delaying forced interventions for children and young people in certain cases, despite being deemed necessary. The reason is economy, according to a survey among social secretaries.

Economy stops efforts for vulnerable children

Concern about the proposal for electronic ankle tags for children

A new bill gives the social committee the right to decide on electronic ankle tags for children who have turned 15 years old. The Swedish Association of Graduate Engineers is questioning whether it is the right way to go.

Concern about the proposal for electronic ankle tags for children