Criminal Sanctions Agency
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Formed2010
Preceding agencies
- Rikosseuraamusvirasto (2001–2009)
- Kriminaalihuoltolaitos (2001–2009)
JurisdictionFinnish Government
Employees2700
| Rikosseuraamuslaitos | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2010 |
| Preceding agencies |
|
| Jurisdiction | Finnish Government |
| Employees | 2700 |
| Agency executive |
|
| Parent department | Ministry of Justice |
Criminal Sanctions Agency (abbreviated to Rise, Finnish: Rikosseuraamuslaitos, Swedish: Brottspåföljdsmyndigheten[1]) is a Finnish government agency that enforces prison sentences, community service sentences and maintains rehabilitation services. Rise operates under the direction of the Ministry of Justice.[2]
Rise maintains 26 prisons and 14 community service offices in Finland.[3]
