The Silta facility

Silta-Valmennusyhdistys ry manages the Silta facility, a community-based transition house located in Tampere, Finland. The facility provides group-based housing and structured support for people serving the final phase of a prison sentence or living in supervised probationary freedom. In addition to residential support, the Silta facility carries out outreach work in the Tampere area, focusing particularly on individuals with substance abuse problems and criminal backgrounds. The Silta facility operates under a formal contract with the Finnish prison system. This contract defines the framework of its activities, including housing, food provision, daily routines, rules and regulations, and procedures for special situations.

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SMALL-SCALE

The Silta facility has accommodation for a maximum of ten residents at a time. Residents have their own bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens. Some also have access to shared living rooms. Outdoor spaces are shared, while other rooms are private. The premises include a small volleyball field, trees, and a vegetable garden used during the summer.

SMALL-scale

The Silta facility has accommodation for a maximum of ten residents at a time. Residents have their own bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens. Some also have access to shared living rooms. Outdoor spaces are shared, while other rooms are private. The premises include a small volleyball field, trees, and a vegetable garden used during the summer.

The Silta facility is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

10 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

The Silta facility is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

10 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

The Silta facility is a:

Transition house (during the sentence)

for:

10 PEOPLE,
Mixed-gender

Indicated principles:

Community-integrated, Differentiated, Small-scale

DIFFERENTIATION

Residents have their own bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens. Some also have access to shared living rooms. Outdoor spaces are shared, while other rooms are private. The premises include a small volleyball field, trees, and a vegetable garden used during the summer.

Daily life at the Silta facility is designed to support residents’ independence and social integration. Residents practice skills needed for independent living while following a structured schedule. The weekly programme is discussed within the community, and residents are encouraged to participate in planning activities. Residents make appointments independently, but they are required to inform staff about their plans. The working approach is based on psychosocial community-based support combined with AA/NA-oriented tasks. Daily routines include community meetings, AA/NA meetings, and tasks that support the functioning of the community.

COMMUNITY-INTEGRATION

Residents at the Silta facility are able to leave the premises and engage with the surrounding community, fostering both social integration and practical life skills. A lunch restaurant previously operated on-site and was open to the general public, providing residents with practical work experience. Small-scale collaborations with local businesses have offered additional work training opportunities. The organization has also supported the neighborhood through occasional activities such as lawn mowing and tree trimming. The surrounding area provides further opportunities for community engagement, with several nearby companies and stores, as well as a church within walking distance.

Differentiation

Residents have their own bedrooms, bathrooms, toilets, and kitchens. Some also have access to shared living rooms. Outdoor spaces are shared, while other rooms are private. The premises include a small volleyball field, trees, and a vegetable garden used during the summer.

Daily life at the Silta facility is designed to support residents’ independence and social integration. Residents practice skills needed for independent living while following a structured schedule. The weekly programme is discussed within the community, and residents are encouraged to participate in planning activities. Residents make appointments independently, but they are required to inform staff about their plans. The working approach is based on psychosocial community-based support combined with AA/NA-oriented tasks. Daily routines include community meetings, AA/NA meetings, and tasks that support the functioning of the community.

Community-integration

Residents at the Silta facility are able to leave the premises and engage with the surrounding community, fostering both social integration and practical life skills. A lunch restaurant previously operated on-site and was open to the general public, providing residents with practical work experience. Small-scale collaborations with local businesses have offered additional work training opportunities. The organization has also supported the neighborhood through occasional activities such as lawn mowing and tree trimming. The surrounding area provides further opportunities for community engagement, with several nearby companies and stores, as well as a church within walking distance.

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