Bris reports a sharp increase in calls from youth wanting to escape gangs, emphasizing the need for long-term, preventive support rather than short-term aid.
Piteå and Kalix municipalities enhance youth cultural and recreational programs with multimillion SEK funding and free Christmas activities, supporting community engagement and wellbeing.
Sweden enhances focus on youth mental health through school education and political initiatives, highlighting support for marginalized Sámi communities and investment in psychiatric care.
Sweden's Social Democratic student wing opposes lowering the criminal responsibility age, urging welfare reforms to prevent youth gang crime amid rising child involvement in violence.
Two women were assaulted by a masked man outside a social services office in Johanneshov, Stockholm; police are investigating the incident as attempted murder and searching for the attacker.
Sweden proposes a new law allowing forced custody to protect children from criminal and oppressive environments, inspired by the tragic case of Esmeralda.
Internal criticism within the Socialdemokraterna and local political promises highlight the urgent need for reforms in Sweden's struggling home care services.
Sweden has implemented free municipal psychological drop-in centers and comprehensive strategies focusing on community-based mental health and suicide prevention.
Sweden's new sex purchase laws now cover online activities, increasing penalties and prompting more young men to seek help through social services like Kast.
A new survey shows strong backing for Sweden's planned repatriation grant increase, especially among foreign-born residents in vulnerable areas and certain political supporters.
Paulina Brandberg, who resigned as equality minister to spend more time with family, returns to government in a new role leading an important investigation into child placements by social services.
Local Swedish communities in Kalmar and Husby are enhancing health and culture through a women's training program and a new affordable cinema, enriching social cohesion and cultural access.
Uddevalla Social Services neglected 68 addiction cases due to procedural errors and leadership failures, resulting in a formal lex Sarah report and revised protocols.
Helsingborg responds to increasing household debt with the launch of Ekonomicoachen, a platform offering financial guidance and support amid rising economic pressures.
Expandia and Aimo Park launch quick-to-build temporary modular homes on parking spaces in Stockholm to help tackle a severe housing shortage among young people.
An open letter in Varberg criticizes "health schedules" for social services staff amid rising stress and staffing shortages, highlighting urgent calls for management and budget reevaluation in the context of broader political tensions in Sweden.
Social services had decided to take the Gävle shooting suspect into care under LVU just hours before he carried out the attack, highlighting challenges in preventing youth violence.
Swedish citizens demand accountability from local politicians over costly infrastructure delays and inadequate care in short-term care facilities, calling for increased funding and disciplinary measures.
Political disengagement and lack of accountability among Swedish politicians have drawn sharp criticism amid social service crises and council meeting controversies.