Exodus District Zuilen

Exodus District Zuilen (from now on “Exodus Zuilen”) is located in Utrecht. The facility is part of an NGO called “Stichting Exodus Nederland”. This organization, established in 1979, is dedicated to the vision of creating a safe society where individuals construct meaningful lives with new opportunities. Compared to the other Exodus houses, Exodus Zuilen has a different operation. A stakeholder survey by Exodus revealed a greater need for specialization in areas such as mild intellectual impairment, youth and addiction. Following these results, Exodus in cooperation with another organization, Inforsa, started a new project in 2020, named Exodus Zuilen. The difference with other houses is that this one focuses on people in detention or people who have been in detention who have an addiction and are mostly still actively using.

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SMALL-SCALE

Exodus Zuilen is a small-scale facility with a maximum capacity of nine residents. Exodus Zuilen looks like an average family house from the outside. The house is divided into four floors. Each resident has their own bedroom. In addition, the house has a shared living room, kitchen and toilet.

SMALL-scale

Exodus Zuilen is a small-scale facility with a maximum capacity of nine residents. Exodus Zuilen looks like an average family house from the outside. The house is divided into four floors. Each resident has their own bedroom. In addition, the house has a shared living room, kitchen and toilet.

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Exodus Zuilen is a small-scale facility with a maximum capacity of nine residents. Exodus Zuilen looks like an average family house from the outside. The house is divided into four floors. Each resident has their own bedroom. In addition, the house has a shared living room, kitchen and toilet.

Exodus District Zuilen is a:

Transition house (during the sentence), Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

9 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Exodus District Zuilen is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

9 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Exodus District Zuilen is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)Transition house (individuals under specific conditions or measures)

for:

9 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

DIFFERENTIATION

Exodus Zuilen caters to adult men, with limited exceptions for individuals convicted under adult law at a younger age. These individuals must have a (forensic) care need regarding aspects such as housing, employment, relationships and discovering purpose during or after their period of detention. In addition, there is an addiction problem with active use.

Exodus Zuilen uses the “Your Power” methodology, which focuses on leveraging each participant’s strengths. An assessment is conducted at the beginning of the program to identify these strengths, which form the basis for guiding individuals on their path to recovery. The approach cultivates commitment and motivation, empowering participants to rebuild their lives. Integral to this process is the central role of the mentor, who provides guidance and assistance as needed. Unlike traditional Exodus houses that focus primarily on housing and guidance on reintegration into society, this program also integrates addiction treatment into the weekly program, in partnership with Inforsa.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

There are plenty of opportunities for interaction between residents and the community. The active involvement of residents in work or outside commitments provides a constant interaction with the community, with them regularly leaving the facility. Throughout the day, residents have the opportunity to participate in activities within the community. They can move freely within the community and have access to various services, including education, employment, health care, counseling and shopping.

Differentiation

Exodus Zuilen caters to adult men, with limited exceptions for individuals convicted under adult law at a younger age. These individuals must have a (forensic) care need regarding aspects such as housing, employment, relationships and discovering purpose during or after their period of detention. In addition, there is an addiction problem with active use.

Exodus Zuilen uses the “Your Power” methodology, which focuses on leveraging each participant’s strengths. An assessment is conducted at the beginning of the program to identify these strengths, which form the basis for guiding individuals on their path to recovery. The approach cultivates commitment and motivation, empowering participants to rebuild their lives. Integral to this process is the central role of the mentor, who provides guidance and assistance as needed. Unlike traditional Exodus houses that focus primarily on housing and guidance on reintegration into society, this program also integrates addiction treatment into the weekly program, in partnership with Inforsa.

Community-integration

There are plenty of opportunities for interaction between residents and the community. The active involvement of residents in work or outside commitments provides a constant interaction with the community, with them regularly leaving the facility. Throughout the day, residents have the opportunity to participate in activities within the community. They can move freely within the community and have access to various services, including education, employment, health care, counseling and shopping.

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There are plenty of opportunities for interaction between residents and the community. The active involvement of residents in work or outside commitments provides a constant interaction with the community, with them regularly leaving the facility. Throughout the day, residents have the opportunity to participate in activities within the community. They can move freely within the community and have access to various services, including education, employment, health care, counseling and shopping.
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Stichting Exodus Nederland

Exodus District Zuilen

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Exodus District Zuilen

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Stichting Exodus Nederland

Exodus District Zuilen

Report Exodus district Zuilen

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