vankilajärjestelmä

Vankilajärjestelmä refers to the prison system in Finland. It is managed by the Criminal Sanctions Agency (Rikosseuraamuslaitos). The Finnish prison system aims to implement court-imposed sentences, promote the rehabilitation of offenders, and ensure public safety. It encompasses a network of correctional facilities of varying security levels, including open prisons and closed prisons. A key principle is the principle of normalization, which means that life in prison should be as close to normal life as possible, with opportunities for education, work, and maintaining social ties. The system emphasizes individual needs and risk assessment in planning and implementing the sentence. A significant focus is placed on reintegration into society after release, with programs designed to prevent recidivism. The correctional services also include probation supervision, which is a part of the broader criminal sanctions system.