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How and where do I report a crime?
What is a preliminary investigation?
What is a crime where prosecution rests with the plaintiff and a crime subject to official prosecuti
What does a crime’s limitation period mean?
What is mediation?
Do all criminal cases lead to a trial?
Does a victim have to attend the trial?
Can a friend or support person attend the trial or mediation meeting?
What happens in court?
Do I need an attorney in trial?
How much does it cost to use an attorney?
Can I claim for compensation from the offender?
What if the offender does not pay compensation?
Can anyone attend a trial?
Will I have to face the offender in trial?
When and where can you get the trial verdict? Can the verdict be appealed against?
How is a restraining order applied for and how quickly can it be ordered?
Am I entitled to an interpreter?
Does becoming a victim of crime influence your residence permit?
What kind of psychological and social consequences can the crime cause the victim of crime?
What to do, if the crime was committed abroad?
If the victim passes away during the legal process
What is a victim charge?
Does a Suspect Learn Who Filed a Police Report?
Victim Support Finland
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Trainings, happenings and seminars
Economy
Support our operations
Equality at Victim Support Finland
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Safer place principles
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The Finnish Civil Society Platform against Trafficking in Human Beings
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Victim Support Finland 116 006
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Pia Marttila
Coordinating Senior Advisor, Assistance to victims of human trafficking
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