According to SVT Östergötland, 260 professionals working with children gathered in Linköping on March 24, 2026, as BRIS (Barnens Rätt i Samhället) presented its new report on child welfare. The report reveals concerning trends in children's living conditions, with the organization reportedly receiving nine calls per day about physical violence against children. Maria Frisk, general secretary of BRIS, stated that the situation is serious, with many children living in vulnerability.
The report documents children's experiences of economic vulnerability, violence, and inadequate care. Attendees included representatives from social services, schools, municipalities, politicians, service personnel, and civil society organizations, all aiming to collaborate on improving children's situations. Frisk emphasized that the organization takes the deteriorating situation seriously and that the report highlights what children themselves report about their living conditions.
the organization views the situation as serious and that many children are living in vulnerability