The Swedish children's rights organization Bris received nearly 63,000 support calls from children in 2025, with reports indicating an increase in calls related to violence, according to the organization's annual report released on March 9, 2026.
Bris, which provides support services for children and youth, handled 62,935 support calls last year. The organization's secretary general, Maria Frisk, stated that calls concerning violence have increased. While the most common reasons children contact Bris remain mental health issues, family conflicts, and psychological distress, this year's report focuses specifically on economic vulnerability, violence, and lack of care in home environments.
calls concerning violence have increased
Frisk noted that economic vulnerability is not the most frequent reason children reach out, but still accounts for nearly five calls per week. When children contact Bris about economic hardship, it often involves fears of losing their home or social connections. The report highlights that many children attempt to develop their own strategies to cope with difficult situations before seeking help.
The statistics from Bris provide insight into the challenges facing Swedish children and the types of support they seek from helpline services.
economic vulnerability is not the most frequent reason children reach out, but still accounts for nearly five calls per week
When children contact Bris about economic hardship, it often involves fears of losing their home or social connections