Background & Purpose
The aim is to boost safety and security at special youth homes, where staff need better tools to manage order and prevent young people from running away.
Proposals & Debate
The Swedish government proposed allowing the National Board of Institutional Care (Sis) to isolate children and young people during their nighttime rest at special youth homes. This measure would be used if it's essential for maintaining order or safety, or to stop them from escaping.
The Decision
After a vote, the Swedish Parliament approved the government's proposal. This means that special youth homes can now implement isolation during nighttime rest for young people under specific, necessary conditions.
Does this affect you?
- Children and young people in special youth homes: They may experience isolation during nighttime rest if deemed necessary for safety or order.
- Staff at special youth homes (Sis): They gain new tools and expanded powers to manage safety and order within the institutions.
- Families of young people in care: Their children's conditions of care will change with the introduction of these new isolation possibilities.
In Practice
- Staff at special youth homes can isolate young people during their sleep hours.
- This is only allowed if it's necessary for safety, order, or to prevent escape.
- The new rules apply to young people in high-security, lockable units or those serving closed youth care.
- The goal is to increase overall safety and security within these institutions.