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Domestic violence

NewsDomestic news

MTV: Lack of space forces domestic violence shelters to divert more than 1,000 clients

NewsResearch

Covid worsened domestic violence victims' situation, study finds

NewsViolence Against Women

Government proposes creation of dedicated office to tackle domestic violence

NewsUN

International Women’s Day verdict - pandemic has increased inequality

NewsYoung people

Contacts to youth mental health helpline up by a quarter last year

NewsPolice

Police: Domestic incidents up by a quarter

NewsFederal State

Family shelters report corona-related surge in demand for services

NewsLaw On Rape

Finland urged to recruit more women cops, tighten law on rape

NewsViolence Against Women

Poll: Some men blame victims for violence against women

NewsFederal State

Increase in women's shelters insufficient, says organisation

NewsViolence

THL: At least 130,000 in Finland suffered domestic violence in 2017

NewsFamily

Record number of families in Finland seek shelter from domestic violence

NewsAltia & Uneco

Monday's papers: Confusing start to jobless activation, Finland's blind eye to domestic violence, and Altia's IPO

NewsVile Treatment of Women

Ministry earmarks 80k for fight against female genital mutilation

NewsRestraining order

Friday's papers: Union pay bumps, restraining orders and Finnish EU feminism

NewsÄhtäri Zoo

Monday's papers: Foreigners transform job market, more domestic violence shelters and giant panda caregivers wanted

NewsViolence Against Women

Thursday's papers: Councillor objects to world-record skinny dip, overworked nurses protest, and violence against women

NewsViolence

Finland last among Nordics to set up centre for victims of sexual violence

NewsFamily Problems

Too few domestic violence shelters: 1,200 victims denied placement last year

NewsViolence Against Women

Wednesday's papers: Criticism from Amnesty, student financial aid cuts, Facebook for machines

NewsCrime

Study: Swedish-speaking Finns commit less crime than Finnish counterparts

NewsOutlaw Motorcycle Club

Wednesday's papers: Odin's domestic abusers, new biker gang, Berner on Posti future

NewsTurun Sanomat

Helsinki shelters full, many turned away

NewsFamily

Shelters easier to access starting July

NewsChristmas

Domestic abuse shelters full again this Christmas

NewsGambling

Wednesday’s papers: Combating family violence, activating long-term jobseekers and feting a mysterious winner

NewsViolence Against Women

Finland is EU’s second most violent country for women

NewsRussia

Wednesday's papers: assessing the Ukraine fallout, trade with Russia slumps, and Finland's domestic violence shame

NewsPolice

Busy Christmas Eve for police

NewsMinistry of Health (Denmark)

Money shortage threatening municipal shelters

NewsPolice

Female perpetrated violence on the rise

NewsViolence Against Women

Justice Minister: Violence against women a major problem

NewsFederal State

Hard times hit safe homes and shelters

NewsOulu

More men and elderly fleeing domestic violence

NewsViolence

Shelters from family violence fill during Midsummer

NewsImmigrants

Growing number of immigrants seek protection from domestic violence

NewsPolice

Police: Number of violent crimes remains high

NewsBreach of Privacy

Stalking may be criminalized

NewsMarriage and Cohabitation

Violent Teen Relationships Set Stage for Abuse in Adult Life

NewsEuropean Union

Family Violence in Finland Slightly Higher Than EU Average

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