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Visits in 2019
Nymogården, Stendi Region North
The institution’s clear methodical profile appeared
to ensure that staff underwent solid, systematic
training, and that a uniform practice was in place.
Management considered the institution
a treatment centre and emphasised that it was
not a home. This is something the Ombudsman
criticises in the report, as every child welfare
institution should be a home for the children
who are placed there.
The method that governed the running of the
institution was characterised by stringent rules
and procedures, with extensive house rules and
procedures. This led to many restrictions in the
day-to-day life of the adolescents, and extensive
use of less intrusive coercion. The adolescents’
right to freedom of movement, electronic
communication and the right to privacy were
restricted in ways that are not in accordance
with the child welfare legislation. Findings during
the visit indicated that illegal use of physical force
had taken place.
We identified shortcomings in documenting the
grounds for use of coercion and force, and also
in the procedures for reviewing situations where
coercive measures had been used and measures
to prevent the use of coercion. This applied
both to use of force and coercion based on an
administrative decision and the use of force
without a decision.
The Parliamentary Ombudsman’s impression
is that there was good cooperation between
Jong Youth Centre, the child welfare service
and the child and adolescent psychiatry units.
The adolescents’ health appeared to be taken
care of in a responsible manner.
The report from the visit will be finalised
in the course of 2020.
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