The Swedish Correctional Services, or Kriminalvården, has conducted a thorough examination of over a thousand community service cases and has reassigned three individuals convicted of sexual crimes who were incorrectly assigned to children and youth organizations. This review was prompted by an investigation from SVT Nyheter Skåne, which uncovered that at least 17 convicted sexual offenders had been placed in community service roles within associations that serve children and young people over the past two years.

Following the revelations, Kriminalvården took immediate action to re-evaluate all ongoing community service cases. Out of the thousand cases examined, the agency identified three specific instances where sex offenders were found to be working in inappropriate environments with minors, leading to their reassignment. The incident raises significant concerns about the safety and vetting process of individuals assigned to such sensitive roles within children's organizations.

In response to this oversight, Kriminalvården has also implemented stricter protocols to ensure that future placements of individuals serving community service are appropriate and do not pose risks to vulnerable populations, particularly children. This is a major step towards enhancing the safety of community engagements and restoring public trust in the systems designed to rehabilitate offenders while protecting society, especially its younger members.