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Many social workers exposed to threats or violence in the past year, union report finds

Many social workers exposed to threats or violence in the past year, union report finds

Fri 22 May 2026 07:26 CEST

Every second social worker and treatment assistant who responded to a survey has been subjected to violence or threats in the past year, according to a union report.

Criticism Grows Over Compulsory Intermediate Law Impacting Trust in Social Services

Criticism Grows Over Compulsory Intermediate Law Impacting Trust in Social Services

Thu 11 Sept 2025 12:53 CEST

The so-called "compulsory middle way" risks challenging the trust in the social services, several trade unions mean. Even Save the Children are critical

Fear of violence common for HVB staff

Fear of violence common for HVB staff

Thu 5 Sept 2024 06:15 CEST

New Social Services Act: "Paradigm Shift"

New Social Services Act: "Paradigm Shift"

Tue 2 Jul 2024 11:31 CEST

The Government proposes that a new Social Services Act comes into force on 1 July 2025. More preventive activities and early interventions are intended to prevent young people from being drawn into crime and abuse