KVJJ The Hague
The Small-Scale Judicial Youth Facility The Hague (hereafter referred to as “KVJJ The Hague”) is one of the five small-scale judicial youth facilities in the Netherlands. These facilities are low-security and operate under the jurisdiction of the Custodial Institutions Agency of The Netherlands (DJI). KVJJ The Hague is managed by DJI in collaboration with the […]
Töömaja
Töömaja is a facility in Ahekõnnu, a village in northwestern Estonia. The facility offers a year-long work-based rehabilitation program to help individuals overcome addiction. Through various work opportunities, it aims to rebuild self-esteem, enhance communication skills, and foster a sense of belonging. The facility was founded in 2019 and is managed by MTÜ Töömaja (NGO […]
Samaaria Pärnu
Samaaria Pärnu is managed by the Samaritan Estonian Mission (Samaaria Eesti Misjon), a nonprofit organization that manages facilities, nursing homes, and charity shops. Founded in 1991 with help from Swedish Christians, the organization originally focused on providing humanitarian aid and support for people affected by the societal changes following Estonia’s independence. The facility provides support for […]
Seehaus Leipzig
Seehaus Leipzig is a juvenile correctional facility that follows a “free form” model (Jugendstrafvollzug in freien Formen). This means it offers an alternative to traditional closed or open prisons, allowing young offenders to serve their sentences in a different way. It is one of two such facilities in Germany run by the NGO Seehaus e.V. […]
NGO White Estonia
NGO White Estonia (in Estonian: MTÜ Valge Eesti) was founded in 2005 and is dedicated to supporting former convicts and individuals struggling with addiction, helping them on their path to rehabilitation and reintegration into society. It provides structured support for those on early release or individuals who have been granted an alternative penalty, allowing them […]
Samaaria Haapsalu
Samaaria Haapsalu, also known as Haapsalu Shelter, is a facility in Haapsalu Linn, an urban municipality in western Estonia, in Lääne County. The facility is managed by the NGO Samaritan Estonian Mission. The Samaritan Estonian Mission is a widespread network of shelters, nursing homes, and second-hand charity stores. Founded in 1991 through a collaboration with […]
BW Velden
BW Velden is a protected living facility, founded by Confidence Twende in 2016. This facility offers a safe and supported living environment for people who are ready to live more independently. The focus is on independent living with the necessary support, allowing residents to gradually increase their self-reliance. Confidence Twende is an organization that offers […]
Ålesund prison
Ålesund fengsel (from now on “Ålesund prison”) is a high-security facility for men. It was opened in 1864 and is located at the heart of Ålesund city. Ålesund is one of the 1860s prisons, originally built for the purpose of solitary confinement. The facility has strict entering and leaving policies. There are yet no walls […]
Transition house Enghien
Transition house Enghien is a newly established facility located in Enghien (Edingen), in the French-speaking part of Belgium. Opened in 2024, this transition house is part of a national initiative that has already resulted in the creation of three other transition houses across Belgium, including locations in Mechelen, Gentbrugge, and Leuven. Notably, this is the […]
Valdres Prison
Kriminalomsorgen Innlandet, avdeling lavere sikkerhet, Valdres (“Norwegian Correctional Service Innlandet, department lower-security, Valdres”, from now on ‘Valdres prison”) is a lower-security detention facility for men. It was opened in 1985, and is located on a small island in a relatively small village. The establishment was initiated by a politician called Åge Hovengen, who wanted to […]
