Citation

Nilsson C, Horgby K, Borres MP. Lakartidningen 2001; 98(19): 2298-2301.

Vernacular Title

Barnmisshandel okar stadigt i Sverige--stammer det med verkligheten?

Affiliation

Göteborgs universitet. christian.nilsson@medstud.gu.se

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, Sveriges Lakarforbund)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11402983

Abstract

The number of police reports on child assault shows an increasing trend during the last two decades in Sweden. The purpose of this article is to present possible explanations. Increased awareness of child abuse, legislative reforms, changes in attitudes toward corporal punishment and violence in general, and changed routines within schools can explain the increasing trend in police reporting. An actual increase in the rate of child abuse is possible but less likely. Reports of increasingly violent behavior among young people must be taken seriously.

Language: sv