Omhändertagande
Omhändertagande is a Swedish legal term that translates to "taking into care" or "custody" and generally refers to the act of placing a person, particularly a child, into the care of another party, often the state. This can occur under various circumstances, primarily when an individual's well-being or safety is deemed to be at risk.
The most common context for omhändertagande is within child protection services. If a child is believed to
Omhändertagande can be temporary or permanent. Temporary omhändertagande, often referred to as LVU (Lag med särskilda
Beyond child protection, the concept of omhändertagande can also be applied in other legal contexts, such as