Since the detention house in Kortrijk only opened in September 2022, there is a strong focus on creating interaction with the community. The facility makes use of the local college’s gymnasium, residents work in local organizations and residents have given back to the community through baking waffles for the local elementary school. Detentio House Kortrijk, in collaboration with VIVES Applied University, initiated a buddy project to promote interaction between students, local residents, and residents of Detention House Kortrijk. In addition, a poetry slam project was launched in the fall of 2023. A sports project was also started around soccer, where training sessions are held at the facility, and neighborhood residents are invited to participate. These soccer sessions are led by a well-known Belgian soccer player to further engage the local community. In addition, residents are actively fulfilling their obligation to spend a few days volunteering within the community as part of their restitution for past actions.