Faster help for youth and families in crisis

The Social Services Committee in Stockholm has decided to grant certain officials at the Social Emergency Unit the authority to request police assistance. This will be for the apprehension of young people and individuals with substance abuse issues (under the Compulsory Care of Young Persons Act and the Compulsory Care of Alcohol and Drug Abusers Act), as well as to implement decisions regarding protected housing for children in need. This measure aims to enable those working in individual and family care to act swiftly in urgent situations. The district committees will subsequently make similar decisions.