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Unions Criticize Social Democrats for Backing Estonia Prison Space Plan

Unions Criticize Social Democrats for Backing Estonia Prison Space Plan

Thu 25 Sept 2025 13:19 CEST

The unions are critical after the Social Democrats' announcement to agree to rent prison spaces in Estonia. ”This is nothing but a first step towards a privatization of the correctional treatment”, says Seko's chairman Gabriella Lavecchia

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

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

Tue 4 Mar 2025 14:08 CET

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

Economy stops efforts for vulnerable children

Economy stops efforts for vulnerable children

Sun 2 Feb 2025 17:07 CET

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

Concern about the proposal for electronic ankle tags for children

Concern about the proposal for electronic ankle tags for children

Wed 13 Nov 2024 12:51 CET

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