IPM Bologna

The “Pietro Siciliani” Juvenile Prison (from now on “Bologna IPM”) is located in the centre of Bologna and forms part of the broader Juvenile Justice Centre (CGM) for the Emilia-Romagna region, in North-Italy. The CGM is responsible for implementing judicial orders issued by juvenile courts and collaborates with regional and local authorities on prevention and […]

Torres Novas Prison

Torres Novas Prison (from now on “Torres Novas Prison”) is a prison in Torres Novas, located in central Portugal in the Santarém district. The facility falls under the supervision of the General Directorate of Rehabilitation and Prison Services (the DGRSP) and the establishment of this organization reflected a broader framework of progressive development and reform […]

Etablissement du Simplon

Etablissement du Simplon, also referred to as “Simplon 43,” is a detention facility located in Lausanne, the fourth-largest city in Switzerland. It was founded in April 2012. As a public facility, it is under the responsibility of  the State Penitentiary Service (SPEN) of the canton of Vaud, located in the French-speaking region of the country. […]

Florești Penitentiary

The Ploieşti prison is located in Ploieşti (Romania), it houses 395 people and accommodates male adults after conviction in semi-open and open regimes. In October 2022, the Ploieşti Prison began a new open program, which is located at a different place, called Floreşti. The project is known as “Work point with permanent accommodation for incarcerated […]

Vilnius Halfway House

Vilnius Halfway House is located in the capital city of Lithuania, Vilnius. It is one of nine halfway houses in the country and was established in 2017. The halfway house falls under the jurisdiction of the Lithuanian prison system and is dedicated to promoting reintegration and reducing recidivism. It has been part of various projects […]