On 30.11., Minister of the Interior Krista Mikkonen and experts in several fields discussed youth crime and the emergence of gangs and gang crime. The round table meeting included experts by experience, parties engaged with young people through preventive work and authorities.

Regardless of where they live in Finland, young people must have the opportunity to receive help when, for example, they are displaying signs of criminal behaviour, use drugs or are exposed to possible radicalisation. The purpose of the new Anchor manual is to support professionals in their work, so that activities are standardised throughout the country. Anchor work refers to multi-professional cooperation targeted at children and adolescents to promote their wellbeing and prevent crime.

The Action Plan titled ‘A Safe and Secure Life for the Elderly’ that was published in 2011 has now been updated. Finland’s population is getting older, and in 2030, more than one out of every four people in the country will be over 65. The feeling of insecurity among the elderly is caused by loneliness and insufficient outside assistance. Elderly people are also faced with an increasing number of new security threats, such as online and other types of fraud. The Action Plan was updated as part of the implementation of the Internal Security Strategy.