Goals, values and principles

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Values

Our values:

  • Justness
  • Safety and security
  • Belief in an individual's potential to change and grow
  • Respect for human dignity

Commitment to the values in practice

  • Basic rights and liberties as well as human rights are protected
  • Treatment is humane, appropriate and equal
  • All activities are lawful and comply with justice and fairness
  • Enforcement is carried out so that it supports the sentenced persons’ individual growth and
    development as well as their intention to lead a life without crime

Strategy of the Prison and Probation Service

Five Strategic goals of Prison and Probation Service of Finland for the years 2024-2027. We support our clients to improve their abilities to live without crime. We do high-quality work with our clients and prevent crime in prison together with our cooperation partners. Our work is founded on justness, equality, safety and security. We are a desirable and stable workplace where well-being at work and occupational safety are given priority. Future needs guide the development of our work, competence and structures. Our vision is to be a respected and influential part of the public service system - working safely together towards a life without crime.

Strategic goals of the Prison and Probation Service 2024–2027:

  • We support our clients to improve their abilities to live without crime.
  • We do high-quality work with our clients and prevent crime in prison together with our cooperation partners.
  • Our work is founded on justness, equality, safety and security.
  • We are a desirable and stable workplace where well-being at work and occupational safety are given priority.
  • Future needs guide the development of our work, competence and structures.

Strategic goals 2024–2027 [pdf, 2.4 Mt]

Published 18.1.2024