Väkivaltatilanteet

It is important that you find help if you are faced with a violent situation. If you need immediate help from the police, phone the general emergency number: 112. No area code is required even if you are calling from a mobile phone.

There are many places where help is available for victims of violence. You can contact e.g. the Finnish Service for Crime Victims (Rikosuhripäivystys)(Tel. 0203-16116).

Victim Support Finland also have a Help Line no. 0203 16118 in both Finnish and English, open Mon-Wed 3-6 p.m.

Women and girls who have become victims of violence can telephone the National Women’s Line in Finland helpline, which provides a service in the following languages:

English
Finnish
Swedish

Resource Centre Monika (Voimavarakeskus Monika) provides advice and support for female immigrants in many different languages (tel. 09-6922 304).

More information on Crimes and Racist Crimes

Domestic Violence

Sexual Abuse

Sex crimes are rape, forced sexual act, sexual abuse and purchase of sexual services from a minor. Sexual abuse can also take place between partners in a relationship.

The Tukinainen Rape Crisis Centre has a free crisis help line (Tel. 0800-97899) for victims of sexual abuse. The Finnish Association of Mental Health (Suomen mielenterveysseura) has crisis centres across Finland.

Restraining Order

You can request that the police enforce a restraining order on people who are threatening or harassing you. More information on restraining orders is available on the Police website in 8 different languages. You can also turn to social services.

Harassment at Work

Harassment at work usually involves psychological violence, which the supervisors at the workplace must try to end. You can also turn to the occupational welfare officer or the occupational healthcare authorities at your workplace. Asking for help is nothing to be ashamed of!