A transition house (during the sentence) is a facility where individuals who are still serving a part of their sentence are placed as they approach their (conditional) release. These facilities provide a structured environment that includes supervision and support services to help the residents prepare for reintegration into society. Residents may participate in counselling, vocational training, and other activities outside the facility, so within the community. These houses may be referred to by different terms such as halfway house and may also offer the possibility for individuals to stay in the house after their official release. However, concrete arrangements depend on the facility, the target group and national rules of the respective country.