If You Become a Victim of a CrimeText version

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Anyone can become a victim of a crime and be entitled to the support and legal assistance needed.

In this brochure you will find advice on what steps to take if you have become a victim of a crime. The brochure also describes the different stages of the legal process and shows what you can do yourself to help solve the crime.

The brochure is intended as a practical guide for those who become victims of a crime. More detailed information and instructions are provided by the authorities.

The brochure is available in Finnish, Swedish, English, Russian, Saamish, Somali, Arabic (pdf-file) and in an easy reader version in Finnish and Swedish. The Somali and Arabic translations are based on the easy reader version.

Updated on July 8, 2011

Ministry of Justice
Ministry of the Interior
Ministry of Social Affairs and Health