Council for Crime Prevention
The National Council for Crime Prevention is a crime prevention expert and cooperation agency, established in the Ministry of Justice, Finland. The goal is to decrease the harm caused by crime and to increase security.
Organisation of the Council
The National Council for Crime Prevention has a chairperson, a deputy chairperson and 16 members and their substitutes. The composition of the Council is appointed by the Government for a maximum of four years at a time.
Members and Divisions
International Co-operation
The Council participates in many international contexts to promote crime prevention. Cooperation with the crime prevention councils of the other Nordic countries is an important part of our work.
About international activities
Tasks and Activities
The Council prepare for example regular assessments of crime problems, with recommendations for crime reduction measures. During the term 2024–2027, the Council's work will focus on tasks related to the Government Action Plan for the Prevention of juvenile and gang crime
More about the tasks