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The Institute of Criminology and Legal Policy at the University of Helsinki has developed a database for collecting and summarizing all existent national evaluation research on crime preventative measures on the behalf of the Research Division of the Council.

The task of the Research Division is to examine the best practices in crime prevention and the related research, make research initiatives, participate in the preparation of crime prevention reviews, and monitor the development of the crime rate.

10.2.2026 | The Finnish Crime Prevention Evaluation Database (FINPREV) collects and summarises information on studies that evaluate the effectiveness of crime prevention measures implemented in Finland. The Institute of Criminology and Legal Policy published an updated database summary in January.

Finnish Good Practices The presentations of good practices are aimed at those involved in crime prevention. This section has collected crime prevention practices and projects from Finland whose ideas can be utilized in local crime prevention and p...

Current Issues The Government has appointed a new national Council for Crime Prevention for the term 1.7.2024–31.5.2027. During this term, the Council's work will focus on tasks related to the Government Action Plan for the Prevention of juvenile ...

MARAC A Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conference, or a MARAC in short, is a tool to assess the risk of recurrent intimate partner violence. Background The MARAC method was originally developed in Cardiff, Great Britain, in 2003. The method has subs...

Aggredi Programme The Aggredi Programme uses client discussions to encourage perpetrators of severe acts of violence to start thinking about their lives and actions in a way that reduces the likelihood of resorting to violence. Background Develope...

The program aims to improve local crime prevention.

Cognitive Self-Change Programme (OMA) The Cognitive Self-Change Programme (OMA) is a rehabilitation method intended for prisoners who have committed violent crimes, aiming to prevent recidivism. Background Violent offenders form Finland’s largest ...

The European Crime Prevention Award is monitored by the European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN). Member countries participate with their best national crime prevention projects, concentrating on a theme which changes annually.

The Anchor model The Anchor (‘Ankkuri’) model is geared towards early intervention in juvenile delinquency and intimate partner violence, as well as preventive work within these areas. The model is based on multi-agency cooperation between differe...

4.2.2026 | Research studies includeda in the Finnish Crime Prevention Evaluation Database Bolded text indicates that the original article is in English. # Researchb Evaluation conducted by Function Objective Type Survey designc Effectiveness Cost estimate 37...

21.10.2025 | REPORTS AND GUIDELINES 55 2016 Working Together for Safer and More Secure Communities National Crime Prevention Programme Working Together for Safer and More Secure Communities National Crime Prevention Programme Reports and guidelines 55/2016 ISS...

21.10.2025 | REPORTS AND GUIDELINES 55 2016 Working Together for Safer and More Secure Communities National Crime Prevention Programme Working Together for Safer and More Secure Communities National Crime Prevention Programme Reports and guidelines 55/2016 ISS...

21.10.2025 | 1 Government Resolution on the action plan to prevent and tackle youth and gang-related crimes (2024–2027) Contents 1. GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME ENTRY AND PREPARATION OF THE ACTION PLAN ..................................... 1 2. YOUTH CRIME CONCERNS: V...

21.10.2025 | 1 Government Resolution on the action plan to prevent and tackle youth and gang-related crimes (2024–2027) Contents 1. GOVERNMENT PROGRAMME ENTRY AND PREPARATION OF THE ACTION PLAN ..................................... 1 2. YOUTH CRIME CONCERNS: V...

21.10.2025 | NATIONAL PROGRAMME FOR REDUCING VIOLENCE IN FINLAND (Summary) 2 Contents 1. The Principles of the programme 2. Finnish Violence 2.1 The prevalence of violence in Finland – international comparisons 2.2 The development of violence in Finland 2.3 Al...

20.8.2025 | RJ Nord Expert Seminar: Restorative Justice and Practice in the Nordic Region 12–14.5.2025 Country-specific overview on the theme: Contemporary societal trends such as polarization and increased crime – potential and role for restorative justice? ...

21.10.2025 | WORKING TOGETHER FOR A SAFE SOCIETY The National Crime Prevention Program Ministry of Justice The National Council for Crime Prevention Finland FOREWORD The Council of State of Finland took a decision in principle on a national crime prevention pr...

Lähisuhde- ja perheväkivallan katkaisuohjelmat Katkaisuohjelmat ovat väkivallan tekijän kanssa tehtävää työtä, jonka tavoitteena lähisuhde- ja perheväkivallan loppuminen. Tausta Väkivallan katkaisuohjelmat ovat lähteneet liikkeelle 1970-luvulla Yh...