Values and strategy
The new strategy of the Prison and Probation Service emphasises safety and security, the preparedness for future needs, the improvement of the clients’ abilities and the well-being of the staff. Our vision is to be a respected and influential part of the public service system – we work safely together towards a life without crime.
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Values
The Prison and Probation Service is committed to values that are considered important in Finnish society. Our values are:
Commitment to these values means:
- safeguarding fundamental and human rights
- treating sentenced people humanely, appropriately and equally
- observing legality in all activities as well as justice and equity
- enforcing sentences in a way that supports the sentenced persons’ individual growth and development and their aspiration to lead a life without crime.
Vision
The Prison and Probation Service is a respected and influential part of the public service system – working safely together towards 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.](/material/sites/rise_ja_rskk_yhteiset/kuvat/kuvitus/qczmrhtbx/Strategic_goals_of_the_Prison_and_Probation_Service_for_20242027.jpg)
The Prison and Probation Service prepared a four-year strategy for 2024–2027.
Our strategic goals
- 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.
Strategy of the Prison and Probation Service for 2024–2027 [pdf, 2.4 Mt]
Published 24.4.2024