The Betrayal of Our Children: HVB Homes as a Recruitment Base for Crime

 

HVB homes and SiS institutions are meant to be a way out of destructive environments, offering young people a chance to break free from crime and start anew. However, a report from the Swedish Police Authority reveals that many of these homes have turned into recruitment bases for organized crime. Some HVB homes are run by criminal networks, with owners and employees directly linked to violent crimes, drug trafficking, and financial fraud.

A System That Fuels Criminal Activity

The report shows that several HVB homes serve as protected spaces for criminal operations. They are used as storage facilities for weapons and drugs, and the youths placed in them risk being drawn into gang-related activities rather than receiving the care they need.

The numbers are shocking:

  • 33% of youths who run away from HVB and SiS homes are later suspected of serious crimes during their absence.

  • One in ten runaways leads to a violent crime, including attempted murder and shootings.

  • Confirmed links exist between HVB owners and organized crime, with some homes operated by family-based criminal networks.

These Homes Are Being Called Out

The report highlights a number of HVB and SiS homes where runaways and crimes are frequent. Many of them have also been found to have links to organized crime.

HVB and SiS Homes with Frequent Runaways

  • HVB Lilla Torp

  • SiS Youth Home Ljungbacken

  • SiS Youth Home Margretelund

  • HVB Sörby

  • SiS Youth Home Långanäs

HVB Homes Where Runaway Youths Have Been Suspected of Serious Crimes

  • SiS Youth Home Nereby

  • HVB Russinbacken Treatment Home

  • SiS Youth Home Fagared

  • HVB Staple Youth Home

  • HVB Carpe Diem in Mälardalen AB

HVB Homes with Links to Organized Crime

  • HVB Lilla Torp

  • HVB Sörby

  • HVB Gårdsjö

  • HVB Risingegården

  • HVB Villa Svanholmen

Authorities' Failure – Why Isn't This Stopped?

The police report states that authorities lack the resources to regulate who can operate HVB homes. Criminal individuals can easily establish care facilities and recruit young people into their networks.

Necessary actions include:

  • Stricter ownership and background checks for HVB and SiS institutions.

  • More extensive measures to prevent runaways and gang recruitment.

  • Stronger oversight to ensure these homes truly work for the benefit of youths.

Enough Is Enough – We Must Act Now!

The fact that HVB homes have become breeding grounds for organized crime is unacceptable. Every child placed there deserves safety and care, not to be forced into an even worse situation. It is time to wake up and demand change before more children are lost to crime.

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