Suomenlinna Open Prison

Suomenlinna open prison is located in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The facility is located on one of the islands that make up the Suomenlinna district, a district of Helsinki. Suomenlinna open prison was founded in 1971 as a subordinate to Helsinki Provincial Prison. It was established so the people in detention could help with renovating and maintaining the Suomenlinna fortress which is UNESCO world heritage. Renovating and maintaining the fortress is still one of the possible activities for the residents but the possibilities have broadened since then. Suomenlinna open prison has developed into an independent facility and was transformed into an open prison in 2006.

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SMALL-SCALE

Suomenlinna open prison has a maximum capacity of 90 residents, however by average 60 residents inhabit the facility. Residents live in small-scale housing units. The units accommodate six to ten people.

SMALL-scale

Suomenlinna open prison has a maximum capacity of 90 residents, however by average 60 residents inhabit the facility. Residents live in small-scale housing units. The units accommodate six to ten people.

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Suomenlinna open prison has a maximum capacity of 90 residents, however by average 60 residents inhabit the facility. Residents live in small-scale housing units. The units accommodate six to ten people.

Suomenlinna Open Prison is a:

Open detention facility, Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

90 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated

Suomenlinna Open Prison is a:

Open detention facilityTransition house (during the sentence)

for:

90 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated

Suomenlinna Open Prison is a:

Open detention facilityTransition house (during the sentence)

for:

90 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated

DIFFERENTIATION

The target group of Suomenlinna open prison are male adults who are within zero to four years of completing their sentences. Despite this timeframe, the typical duration of residency in Suomenlinna open prison ranges from six to twelve months. Individuals serving longer sentences may transition to this facility if they are already adhering to a sentence plan in a closed prison. Those with shorter sentences can fulfill their entire sentence at Suomenlinna open prison.

Numerous activities are possible as a resident of Suomenlinna open prison. The most important activity in this facility is work. It is mandatory for the residents to have a job. All the activities serve a rehabilitative function. Every resident gets assigned a senior instructor with whom they create a sentence plan. With this programme they try to prepare the resident for probational liberty.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

Suomenlinna Open Prison is located at an island, which is also a tourist attraction as it houses a fortress that is UNESCO world heritage. It is located on the edge of the village. Despite the facility not being open to the public there is community-interaction. Some of the residents work in the community. Through their work they provide services to the community. They help in renovating and restoring the fortress. The local government helps the residents by collaborating with the facility in finding workplaces. They also provide housing and social services.

Differentiation

The target group of Suomenlinna open prison are male adults who are within zero to four years of completing their sentences. Despite this timeframe, the typical duration of residency in Suomenlinna open prison ranges from six to twelve months. Individuals serving longer sentences may transition to this facility if they are already adhering to a sentence plan in a closed prison. Those with shorter sentences can fulfill their entire sentence at Suomenlinna open prison.

Numerous activities are possible as a resident of Suomenlinna open prison. The most important activity in this facility is work. It is mandatory for the residents to have a job. All the activities serve a rehabilitative function. Every resident gets assigned a senior instructor with whom they create a sentence plan. With this programme they try to prepare the resident for probational liberty.

Community-integration

Suomenlinna Open Prison is located at an island, which is also a tourist attraction as it houses a fortress that is UNESCO world heritage. It is located on the edge of the village. Despite the facility not being open to the public there is community-interaction. Some of the residents work in the community. Through their work they provide services to the community. They help in renovating and restoring the fortress. The local government helps the residents by collaborating with the facility in finding workplaces. They also provide housing and social services.

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Suomenlinna Open Prison is located at an island, which is also a tourist attraction as it houses a fortress that is UNESCO world heritage. It is located on the edge of the village. Despite the facility not being open to the public there is community-interaction. Some of the residents work in the community. Through their work they provide services to the community. They help in renovating and restoring the fortress. The local government helps the residents by collaborating with the facility in finding workplaces. They also provide housing and social services.
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Suomenlinna Open Prison

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Visited by RJN (27-11-2023)

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Suomenlinna Open Prison

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Visited by RJN (27-11-2023)

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Suomenlinna Open Prison

Report Suomenlinna Open Prison

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Visited by RJN (27-11-2023)

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