Transition House Gentbrugge

Transition House Gentbrugge has opened at the beginning of 2023. The facility is managed by Sterkhuis, which is a partnership between G4S Care and Exodus Netherlands. It is the second facility that Sterkhuis is managing in Belgium. Transition House Gentbrugge welcomes individuals who are committed to actively engaging in their reintegration into society and the “Transition House” initiative. Therefore, those residing in the Transition House are referred to as “participants” rather than people in detention.

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SMALL-SCALE

Transition House Gentbrugge has a capacity of up to sixteen residents, making it a small-scale facility. All residents live together in a single house, creating a communal living environment.

SMALL-scale

Transition House Gentbrugge has a capacity of up to sixteen residents, making it a small-scale facility. All residents live together in a single house, creating a communal living environment.

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Transition House Gentbrugge has a capacity of up to sixteen residents, making it a small-scale facility. All residents live together in a single house, creating a communal living environment.

Transition House Gentbrugge is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

16 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Transition House Gentbrugge is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

16 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Transition House Gentbrugge is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

16 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

DIFFERENTIATION

Transition House Gentbrugge is designed for men eighteen and older who are preparing for conditional release. Residents are admitted eighteen months prior to their conditional release. The facility mainly accommodates men who have served long prison sentences, and the admission criteria stipulate that their offenses must not be related to sex crimes or terrorism.

The facility’s methodology is based on three core principles: strength, recovery and connection. The approach focuses on the individual’s strengths and their recovery process, while also emphasizing the importance of human connection. This vision is consistently reflected in staff attitudes and behaviors, fostering a sense of meaning and connection for participants. Each pillar aims to help participants set and achieve personal goals step by step.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

Integrating Transition House Gentbrugge into the local community is also crucial. Residents do everyday activities in the community, such as shopping, using public transportation and visiting fitness centers or employment agencies. This enables them to rebuild their lives within society. In return, residents contribute to the community by volunteering, such as helping at local events such as the recognition of Ghent Olympic athletes and participating in the charity walk as part of Dementia Week.

Differentiation

Transition House Gentbrugge is designed for men eighteen and older who are preparing for conditional release. Residents are admitted eighteen months prior to their conditional release. The facility mainly accommodates men who have served long prison sentences, and the admission criteria stipulate that their offenses must not be related to sex crimes or terrorism.

The facility’s methodology is based on three core principles: strength, recovery and connection. The approach focuses on the individual’s strengths and their recovery process, while also emphasizing the importance of human connection. This vision is consistently reflected in staff attitudes and behaviors, fostering a sense of meaning and connection for participants. Each pillar aims to help participants set and achieve personal goals step by step.

Community-integration

Integrating Transition House Gentbrugge into the local community is also crucial. Residents do everyday activities in the community, such as shopping, using public transportation and visiting fitness centers or employment agencies. This enables them to rebuild their lives within society. In return, residents contribute to the community by volunteering, such as helping at local events such as the recognition of Ghent Olympic athletes and participating in the charity walk as part of Dementia Week.

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Integrating Transition House Gentbrugge into the local community is also crucial. Residents do everyday activities in the community, such as shopping, using public transportation and visiting fitness centers or employment agencies. This enables them to rebuild their lives within society. In return, residents contribute to the community by volunteering, such as helping at local events such as the recognition of Ghent Olympic athletes and participating in the charity walk as part of Dementia Week.
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Transition House Gentbrugge

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Transition House Gentbrugge

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Visited by vzw De Huizen (18-10-2024)

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