Information security THL’s information security policy defines the principles followed within the institute to ensure the secure use, processing, storage, and disposal of data. The organisation’s information security is managed by identifying the ...

The Path to safety study examines the views of professionals and people who have experienced domestic violence regarding the key components of DV work and access to support.

Safe Streets (2024–2026) is a project that aims to prevent youth street violence and improve everyday safety by combining development work, research, and regional initiatives.

5.5.2026 | The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) has published a Comprehensive Security Review containing more than one hundred policy recommendations aimed at strengthening Finland’s security and the population’s crisis resilience. The recommendations address mental crisis resilience, health security, social welfare and health care, and social security. The work was prompted by significant changes in the security environment.

The study assesses the short-term and medium-term effects of residential care placements in child protection on young people's wellbeing and the achievement of set goals.

Prevention of violence against women – Prevalence and causes How is gender related to the prevalence of violence? Research and authorities’ statistics show that women and girls are more likely than men and boys to be victims of intimate partner vi...

Identifying and preventing violent radicalisation On this page Who are the guidelines for? This guideline is intended to help professionals identify and prevent violent radicalisation. It includes recommendations for practical approaches. What is ...

Heat preparedness in childcare and schools On this page Who are the instructions for? This guidance is intended for directors, teachers, childcare workers, and other professionals in early childhood education and care and comprehensive schools who...

Reducing health and wellbeing inequalities supports societal resilience The strengths of Finnish society have included a high level of trust and relatively small differences in health and well-being. Current developments are overshadowed by an inc...

There are persistent inequalities in health and well-being in Finland A crisis-resilient society is built on people’s well-being, mutual support, everyday security, and trust in, for example, the functioning of social and health care services. In ...

The Wattu IV study produces up-to-date data on prisoners' health, physical illnesses, mental health, and the need for treatment and rehabilitation.

Identifying and preventing violent radicalisation – VALIANT tool for assessing vulnerability to violent radicalisation and support needs The VALIANT tool is a digital instrument designed for professionals in situations where concerns have been rai...

THL Biobank – How to Apply for THL Biobank Data and Samples You can apply for THL Biobank data and samples either directly from the biobank or via the Finnish Biobank Cooperative (FinBB) Fingenious® service. If you wish to combine data and samples...

THL report presents 116 recommendations to address current challenges in wellbeing and health Most Finns experience their lives as safe and trust societal actors and those close to them, but trust in, for example, the social and health care system...

Investing in early support curbs the need for and costs of child welfare The costs of child welfare can be curbed by investing in preventive support. But above all, it is a question of humanity – that families receive help in time before problems ...

Project studies adverse childhood experiences, their effects across the life course, and ways to prevent them to strengthen service effectiveness and promote the realization of children's rights.

Quality report: The adult population’s well-being and health – Healthy Finland survey Data description Statistical presentation The statistics describe the well-being, health and experiences of health and social services of adults residing in Finl...

Turvapolku-tutkimuksessa tutkitaan ammattilaisten ja lähisuhdeväkivaltaa kokeneiden näkemyksiä keskeisistä väkivaltatyön osatekijöistä ja avun saamisesta.

Successful reforms in child welfare are carried out together with clients The Good entry into foster care model, developed within a project by Pesäpuu ry, is an example of how child welfare is being reformed based on practical needs. The aim of th...

The aim of developing the Childhood experiences questionnaire (ACE-THL) was to create a brief instrument that captures the phenomenon comprehensively, with clear statements and appropriate response options.