Activities of the Council

The National Council for Crime Prevention meets about four times a year. The meetings focus on fundamental issues of principle and the key themes related to crime prevention. The Council has an Executive Committee. As necessary, the Council may appoint divisions and working groups to discuss specific issues. A secretariat working at the Ministry of Justice prepares matters to be considered by the Council. It also manages the day-to-day activities of the Council.

The National Council for Crime Prevention, together with the Ministry of Justice, serves as the national contact point for the European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN). Cooperation with the Nordic crime prevention councils has been close.

Together with the Ministry of Justice, the Council publishes the Finnish online magazine “Haaste”, which deals with crime prevention and criminal policy.

During the term 2024–2027, the Council's work will focus on tasks related to the Government Action Plan against juvenile and gang crime.