Transition House Leuven

Transition House Leuven is located in the heart of Leuven, in Belgium and was established in June 2024 by Foundation De Kansenfabriek (“The Opportunity Factory”). This foundation is committed to the recovery and successful reintegration of vulnerable groups in society, making the Transition House an essential resource for people seeking to rebuild their lives. At the Transition House, participants learn to adapt to their new environment by focusing on finding work, finding housing, discovering hobbies and rebuilding relationships. The opening of the Transition House grew out of close cooperation with the city of Leuven and local partners to ensure that participants receive comprehensive support. By referring to residents as “participants,” the program emphasizes their active role in making their reintegration process positive

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SMALL-SCALE

Transition House Leuven accommodates a maximum of sixteen residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility. All residents live together in a single house, fostering a communal atmosphere.

SMALL-scale

Transition House Leuven accommodates a maximum of sixteen residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility. All residents live together in a single house, fostering a communal atmosphere.

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Transition House Leuven accommodates a maximum of sixteen residents, classifying it as a small-scale facility. All residents live together in a single house, fostering a communal atmosphere.

Transition House Leuven is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

16 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Transition House Leuven is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

16 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

Transition House Leuven is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

16 PEOPLE,
Men

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

DIFFERENTIATION

Transition House Leuven focuses on men nearing the end of a long sentence, especially those with about 18 months left until their parole. This program is designed for men aged 18 and older who are preparing to reintegrate into society.

At Transition House Leuven, the approach is guided by the four action domains of De Kansenfabriek: self-determination, connection, recovery and identity. This framework emphasizes self-determination by encouraging autonomy, competence and self-leadership. It focuses on connection by strengthening relationships with important people in participants’ lives, while also promoting recovery by taking responsibility for the impact of their actions on all parties involved. In addition, it supports the development of a positive identity detached from previous harmful beliefs and behaviors.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

Transition House Leuven actively works with the local community and nurtures strong relationships that promote the reintegration process of residents. Interaction with the community occurs constantly as participants participate in various activities, such as working, shopping in local supermarkets and playing sports. Recently, participants took part in a futsal competition where teams from different organisations from Leuven competed against each other and several residents donated blood to the Red Cross, showing their commitment to important social initiatives. The house has a positive collaboration with Group Intro, which contributes to a strong bond with the community. Being good neighbours is a priority and activities such as baking biscuits for local residents help build rapport and goodwill.

Differentiation

Transition House Leuven focuses on men nearing the end of a long sentence, especially those with about 18 months left until their parole. This program is designed for men aged 18 and older who are preparing to reintegrate into society.

At Transition House Leuven, the approach is guided by the four action domains of De Kansenfabriek: self-determination, connection, recovery and identity. This framework emphasizes self-determination by encouraging autonomy, competence and self-leadership. It focuses on connection by strengthening relationships with important people in participants’ lives, while also promoting recovery by taking responsibility for the impact of their actions on all parties involved. In addition, it supports the development of a positive identity detached from previous harmful beliefs and behaviors.

Community-integration

Transition House Leuven actively works with the local community and nurtures strong relationships that promote the reintegration process of residents. Interaction with the community occurs constantly as participants participate in various activities, such as working, shopping in local supermarkets and playing sports. Recently, participants took part in a futsal competition where teams from different organisations from Leuven competed against each other and several residents donated blood to the Red Cross, showing their commitment to important social initiatives. The house has a positive collaboration with Group Intro, which contributes to a strong bond with the community. Being good neighbours is a priority and activities such as baking biscuits for local residents help build rapport and goodwill.

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Transition House Leuven actively works with the local community and nurtures strong relationships that promote the reintegration process of residents. Interaction with the community occurs constantly as participants participate in various activities, such as working, shopping in local supermarkets and playing sports. Recently, participants took part in a futsal competition where teams from different organisations from Leuven competed against each other and several residents donated blood to the Red Cross, showing their commitment to important social initiatives. The house has a positive collaboration with Group Intro, which contributes to a strong bond with the community. Being good neighbours is a priority and activities such as baking biscuits for local residents help build rapport and goodwill.
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