Resize the map
83 Result(s)
Refine Search
Filter
Keyword
Type of facility
Location of the facility
Managed by
Target group (gender)
Target group (age)
Indicated principles
Social entreprise present?
Filter
Loading
Martien Schaaperhuis
Martien Schaaperhuis is a protected living facility in Amsterdam. This location is a development-oriented housing facility where residents initially receive intensive support and gradually learn to manage more aspects of their lives independently. The residents aim to eventually transition to their own housing. The focus is on providing assistance with meaningful daytime activities, financial management, and living arrangements. The idea to establish Martien Schaaperhuis for homeless people emerged during the Daverende Daklozendagen in 1997, a discussion forum involving homeless individuals, social workers, housing providers (including Martien Schaaper), and architec…
Neos Boutenslaan
Neos Boutenslaan is a safe and supportive housing facility located in the Gestel district of Eindhoven, in the southern part of the Netherlands. This facility is designed for individuals who are temporarily or permanently unable to take control of their lives due to the complexity of their issues. The goal is to promote recovery and increase self-sufficiency through intensive guidance, care, and support. Neos Boutenslaan opened in 2020 and is managed by the Neos Foundation. At Neos Boutenslaan, various housing forms are available, including regular studios and a residential facility, each with its own house rules, …
NGO New Generation
NGO New Generation (in Estonian: Jõhvi Kristlik Kogudus Uus Põlvkond MTÜ) is a facility in Jõhvi, a small town in northeastern Estonia, founded in 2015. It offers support to people who have been in prison, people who are homeless and people recovering from hospitalization, anyone who wants to change their lives and needs help overcoming addiction. The facility also accommodates incarcerated people who have served their sentences and those on early release, including those under electronic monitoring. The work of NGO New Generation was initiated by Yurii Mysnyk, who himself has lived experience with addiction. After seeking help from a rehabilitation program in his ho…
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 to serve their sentence in a rehabilitation program instead of a traditional prison setting. NGO White Estonia was founded on the belief that the prison system alone is not enough to ensure lasting change. Many individuals struggle upon release, lacking …
Nordre Vestfold prison, Horten unit
Horten unit in the Nordre Vestfold prison (from now on “Horten unit”) is a prison unit with a high level of security. This facility is based in Horten, in the south of Norway. Horten unit was established in 1862 and falls under the direct supervision of the Norwegian penitentiary administration (Kriminalsorgen). …
Open Prison Jiřice
Open prison Jiřice is a low-security prison based in Jiřice, a small municipality in the Czech Republic. The facility is located on the grounds of the high- and medium-security Jiřice Prison. Open prison Jiřice falls under the jurisdiction of The Prison Service of the Czech Republic and was established in 2017 as a pilot project. The main goal of the facility is to create the best possible circumstances for facilitating comprehensive resocialization and eventual reintegration of people in detention. By doing this, the program aims to reduce criminal behaviour in the future. The open prison also offers a unique project for its residents, namely the first obedience tra…
Oslo halfway house, Gamlebyen unit
Oslo halfway house, Gamlebyen unit (from now on “Gamlebyen halfway house”) has a very central location in the Old Town of Oslo, and is one of eight halfway houses in the Norwegian prison system. The facility is under the direct management of the Norwegian penitentiary administration (Kriminalsorgen). Gamlebyen halfway house is an open building with low security that focuses on preparing incarcerated people for the transition to freedom. It is the second halfway house in Oslo, in addition to Torshov. The two halfway houses are run by the same Prison Governor, and the practice is therefore relatively similar. However, there are some differences in their location, archi…
Oslo halfway house, Torshov unit
Oslo halfway house, Torshov unit (from now on “Torshov halfway house”) is located in the district of Sagene, in the municipality of Oslo, and is one of eight halfway houses in the Norwegian prison system. It was founded in 1995 and is under the direct management of the Norwegian penitentiary administration (Kriminalsorgen). Torshov halfway house is an open building with low security that focuses on preparing incarcerated people for the transition to freedom. …
Penitentiary Agricultural Center Ruiselede
Penitentiary Agricultural Center Ruiselede (from now on “PLC Ruiselede”) is a dairy prison farm located seven kilometers from the city center of Ruiselede, in Belgium. Upon entering the detention facility, visitors are greeted by a large open area adorned with flowers and cobblestones, creating a farm atmosphere. It was founded in 1936 and falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government Department of Justice. PLC Ruiselede has an open prison regime which helps to prepare people in detention for their reintegration into society. Most residents transfer to this facility not more than two years before the end of their sentence. Residents are expected to actively …
Pis d’Acollida
Penitentiary Pastoral Association, also known as APP, is a non-profit association that runs a transition house, named Pis d’Acollida, located on the outskirts of Palma, a city in Mallorca. Pis d’Acollida is described as a comprehensive support and counseling service for former people in detention in the process of social-employment integration. In addition to the transition house, APP offers non-residential support to people who have been released from prison and are in a situation of social exclusion. Furthermore, they run a project to support people in detention during their leave from prison. …
Priorswood house
Priorswood House is an accommodation service operated by PACE, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Dublin, Ireland. PACE provides a range of support services for individuals in contact with the Irish prison and probation systems, including accommodation, social enterprise employment, and prevention programmes. Unlike other facilities managed by the Irish Prison Service, PACE operates independently as a community-based NGO with a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration. Its mission focuses on supporting individuals to rebuild their lives through housing stability, employment, training, and the development of confidence and self-worth. Additional…
Prison for women Řepy
Although the prison for women in Řepy is a ward of the Praha Ruzyně Remand Prison, it is situated on a different location, around three kilometers from the Praha Ruzyně Remand Prison. Both are located in the suburbs of the capital city of Czech Republic, Prague. The prison for women in Řepy is known for their more or less open regime with their own rules. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Prison service of the Czech Republic and is operating according to the Internal Rules of Praha Ruzyně Remand Prison. The facility was established in 1996 in collaboration with the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Karel Boromejský. This is why it is located in the h…
Probation House Pisek
Probation House Pisek is located in the town of Pisek, a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, and is operated by the Probation and Mediation Service (PMS). The facility was established in November 2022 with financial support from Norwegian grants 2014-2021. It is the first of its kind in the Czech Republic and was an important milestone in the country's rehabilitation approach. It is a residential resocialization program for individuals, giving incarcerated people the opportunity to rehabilitate and make a positive contribution to society. …
Rieti REMS
The Rieti Residence for the Execution of Security Measures (from now on “Rieti REMS”) is a specialized facility established in 2021 within the Italian healthcare and judicial system to accommodate individuals who have been found not criminally responsible for their offenses due to mental health conditions but are still considered a potential social risk. REMS facilities represent a significant evolution in how Italy manages this population, following the closure of the large
forensic psychiatric hospitals known as Ospedali Psichiatrici Giudiziari (OPGs) and comprehensive legislative reforms aimed at promoting therapeutic care over mere containment.
RISe Foundation’s Residential Home
RISe Foundation's Residential Home (from now on “RISe Foundation's home”) is managed by RISe Foundation and plays a vital role in fulfilling the foundation's mission and vision by offering a community-based rehabilitation and reintegration program with aftercare service. The facility is located in Valletta, Malta's capital city, and is an integral part of the neighbourhood. RISe Foundation's home was established in 2016 and operates under a formal agreement between the Ministry of Family, Children's Rights and Social Solidarity and RISe Foundation, allowing the foundation to manage it. Apart from the program provided, the Foundation also contributes towards research,…
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 Swedish Christians, the NGO originally focused on distributing humanitarian aid and providing shelter for those affected by the societal changes following Estonia’s independence. Samaaria Haapsalu was founded in 2008. The facility provides support for individuals facing homelessness, poverty, addiction, or bu…
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 individuals facing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and burnout, offering them a safe place to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. The organization also runs a similar facility in Haapsalu, furthering its mission to help those in need.
San Vittore ICAM
San Vittore ICAM (Istituto a Custodia Attenuata per Madri detenute) is the first open detention facility for mothers with children established in Italy. Located in the city centre of Milan, in the northern part of the country, the ICAM operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice and is managed by the Department of Penitentiary Administration (DAP), in coordination with local social services and regional healthcare authorities. Although institutionally linked to the San Vittore prison, with which it shares staff and management, the ICAM is situated in a separate building and functions according to a distinct set of principles tailored to the presence of…
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. Seehaus Leipzig was opened in 2018, following the establishment of Seehaus e.V.'s first facility for free form juvenile detention in 2011. The organization aims to create a “school of life that gives young prisoners the chance to make a change of life”. To achieve this, the residents learn positive social behavior through group cult…
Seehaus Leonberg
Seehaus Leonberg is a prison for juveniles in a free form (in German: Jugendstrafvollzug in freien Formen), which means it is an alternative program for young people to serve their sentence instead of a closed or open prison. It is located in the municipality of Leonberg, in Western Germany. The facility is run by an NGO - named Seehaus e.V. - and was founded in 2003. The goal of the overarching organization is to create a “school of life that gives young prisoners the chance to make a change of life”. To achieve this, the residents learn positive social behavior through group culture and family-like living which reflect the values of trust and responsibility.
Resize the map
77 Result(s)
Refine Search
Filter
Keyword
Type of facility
Location of the facility
Managed by
Target group (gender)
Target group (age)
Indicated principles
Social entreprise present?
Filter
Loading
NGO New Generation
NGO New Generation (in Estonian: Jõhvi Kristlik Kogudus Uus Põlvkond MTÜ) is a facility in Jõhvi, a small town in northeastern Estonia, founded in 2015. It offers support to people who have been in prison, people who are homeless and people recovering from hospitalization, anyone who wants to change their lives and needs help overcoming addiction. The facility also accommodates incarcerated people who have served their sentences and those on early release, including those under electronic monitoring. The work of NGO New Generation was initiated by Yurii Mysnyk, who himself has lived experience with addiction. After seeking help from a rehabilitation program in his ho…
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 to serve their sentence in a rehabilitation program instead of a traditional prison setting. NGO White Estonia was founded on the belief that the prison system alone is not enough to ensure lasting change. Many individuals struggle upon release, lacking …
Nordre Vestfold prison, Horten unit
Horten unit in the Nordre Vestfold prison (from now on “Horten unit”) is a prison unit with a high level of security. This facility is based in Horten, in the south of Norway. Horten unit was established in 1862 and falls under the direct supervision of the Norwegian penitentiary administration (Kriminalsorgen). …
Open Prison Jiřice
Open prison Jiřice is a low-security prison based in Jiřice, a small municipality in the Czech Republic. The facility is located on the grounds of the high- and medium-security Jiřice Prison. Open prison Jiřice falls under the jurisdiction of The Prison Service of the Czech Republic and was established in 2017 as a pilot project. The main goal of the facility is to create the best possible circumstances for facilitating comprehensive resocialization and eventual reintegration of people in detention. By doing this, the program aims to reduce criminal behaviour in the future. The open prison also offers a unique project for its residents, namely the first obedience tra…
Oslo halfway house, Gamlebyen unit
Oslo halfway house, Gamlebyen unit (from now on “Gamlebyen halfway house”) has a very central location in the Old Town of Oslo, and is one of eight halfway houses in the Norwegian prison system. The facility is under the direct management of the Norwegian penitentiary administration (Kriminalsorgen). Gamlebyen halfway house is an open building with low security that focuses on preparing incarcerated people for the transition to freedom. It is the second halfway house in Oslo, in addition to Torshov. The two halfway houses are run by the same Prison Governor, and the practice is therefore relatively similar. However, there are some differences in their location, archi…
Oslo halfway house, Torshov unit
Oslo halfway house, Torshov unit (from now on “Torshov halfway house”) is located in the district of Sagene, in the municipality of Oslo, and is one of eight halfway houses in the Norwegian prison system. It was founded in 1995 and is under the direct management of the Norwegian penitentiary administration (Kriminalsorgen). Torshov halfway house is an open building with low security that focuses on preparing incarcerated people for the transition to freedom. …
Penitentiary Agricultural Center Ruiselede
Penitentiary Agricultural Center Ruiselede (from now on “PLC Ruiselede”) is a dairy prison farm located seven kilometers from the city center of Ruiselede, in Belgium. Upon entering the detention facility, visitors are greeted by a large open area adorned with flowers and cobblestones, creating a farm atmosphere. It was founded in 1936 and falls under the jurisdiction of the Federal Government Department of Justice. PLC Ruiselede has an open prison regime which helps to prepare people in detention for their reintegration into society. Most residents transfer to this facility not more than two years before the end of their sentence. Residents are expected to actively …
Pis d’Acollida
Penitentiary Pastoral Association, also known as APP, is a non-profit association that runs a transition house, named Pis d’Acollida, located on the outskirts of Palma, a city in Mallorca. Pis d’Acollida is described as a comprehensive support and counseling service for former people in detention in the process of social-employment integration. In addition to the transition house, APP offers non-residential support to people who have been released from prison and are in a situation of social exclusion. Furthermore, they run a project to support people in detention during their leave from prison. …
Priorswood house
Priorswood House is an accommodation service operated by PACE, a non-governmental organisation (NGO) based in Dublin, Ireland. PACE provides a range of support services for individuals in contact with the Irish prison and probation systems, including accommodation, social enterprise employment, and prevention programmes. Unlike other facilities managed by the Irish Prison Service, PACE operates independently as a community-based NGO with a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and reintegration. Its mission focuses on supporting individuals to rebuild their lives through housing stability, employment, training, and the development of confidence and self-worth. Additional…
Prison for women Řepy
Although the prison for women in Řepy is a ward of the Praha Ruzyně Remand Prison, it is situated on a different location, around three kilometers from the Praha Ruzyně Remand Prison. Both are located in the suburbs of the capital city of Czech Republic, Prague. The prison for women in Řepy is known for their more or less open regime with their own rules. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Prison service of the Czech Republic and is operating according to the Internal Rules of Praha Ruzyně Remand Prison. The facility was established in 1996 in collaboration with the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of St. Karel Boromejský. This is why it is located in the h…
Probation House Pisek
Probation House Pisek is located in the town of Pisek, a town in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic, and is operated by the Probation and Mediation Service (PMS). The facility was established in November 2022 with financial support from Norwegian grants 2014-2021. It is the first of its kind in the Czech Republic and was an important milestone in the country's rehabilitation approach. It is a residential resocialization program for individuals, giving incarcerated people the opportunity to rehabilitate and make a positive contribution to society. …
Rieti REMS
The Rieti Residence for the Execution of Security Measures (from now on “Rieti REMS”) is a specialized facility established in 2021 within the Italian healthcare and judicial system to accommodate individuals who have been found not criminally responsible for their offenses due to mental health conditions but are still considered a potential social risk. REMS facilities represent a significant evolution in how Italy manages this population, following the closure of the large
forensic psychiatric hospitals known as Ospedali Psichiatrici Giudiziari (OPGs) and comprehensive legislative reforms aimed at promoting therapeutic care over mere containment.
RISe Foundation’s Residential Home
RISe Foundation's Residential Home (from now on “RISe Foundation's home”) is managed by RISe Foundation and plays a vital role in fulfilling the foundation's mission and vision by offering a community-based rehabilitation and reintegration program with aftercare service. The facility is located in Valletta, Malta's capital city, and is an integral part of the neighbourhood. RISe Foundation's home was established in 2016 and operates under a formal agreement between the Ministry of Family, Children's Rights and Social Solidarity and RISe Foundation, allowing the foundation to manage it. Apart from the program provided, the Foundation also contributes towards research,…
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 Swedish Christians, the NGO originally focused on distributing humanitarian aid and providing shelter for those affected by the societal changes following Estonia’s independence. Samaaria Haapsalu was founded in 2008. The facility provides support for individuals facing homelessness, poverty, addiction, or bu…
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 individuals facing homelessness, poverty, addiction, and burnout, offering them a safe place to rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. The organization also runs a similar facility in Haapsalu, furthering its mission to help those in need.
San Vittore ICAM
San Vittore ICAM (Istituto a Custodia Attenuata per Madri detenute) is the first open detention facility for mothers with children established in Italy. Located in the city centre of Milan, in the northern part of the country, the ICAM operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Justice and is managed by the Department of Penitentiary Administration (DAP), in coordination with local social services and regional healthcare authorities. Although institutionally linked to the San Vittore prison, with which it shares staff and management, the ICAM is situated in a separate building and functions according to a distinct set of principles tailored to the presence of…
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. Seehaus Leipzig was opened in 2018, following the establishment of Seehaus e.V.'s first facility for free form juvenile detention in 2011. The organization aims to create a “school of life that gives young prisoners the chance to make a change of life”. To achieve this, the residents learn positive social behavior through group cult…
Seehaus Leonberg
Seehaus Leonberg is a prison for juveniles in a free form (in German: Jugendstrafvollzug in freien Formen), which means it is an alternative program for young people to serve their sentence instead of a closed or open prison. It is located in the municipality of Leonberg, in Western Germany. The facility is run by an NGO - named Seehaus e.V. - and was founded in 2003. The goal of the overarching organization is to create a “school of life that gives young prisoners the chance to make a change of life”. To achieve this, the residents learn positive social behavior through group culture and family-like living which reflect the values of trust and responsibility.
Shelton Abbey Open Centre
Shelton Abbey Open Centre (from now on “Shelton Abbey”) is an open, low-security prison in Arklow, on the southeast coast of Ireland. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Irish prison service and was founded in 1973. Shelton Abbey is, on the one hand, known for their unique location. The estate was owned by the Earls of Wicklow in the past but they had to sell it to the Irish state due to financial problems. This is why it is a very large, vast domain with an abbey building that houses the detention facility. On the other hand, this detention facility is known for their Dogs for the Disabled programme. …
Skejby halfway house
Skejby halfway house is a facility located in the suburbs of Aarhüs. It is one of eight halfway houses in Denmark and these are all operated by the Danish Prison and Probation Service (Kriminalforsorgen). Skejby halfway house was founded in 1973 as a social experiment where offenders are mixed with non-offenders to minimize their chances of reoffending. …

DISCLAIMER

The content of this website is collected by RESCALED and intended to inspire the design and operation of detention houses. It is important to note that the practices shown here are considered inspirational because they materialize one or more principles of small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated detention houses. This also means that they do not all reflect a ‘perfect’ detention house. They have been compiled as examples to illustrate innovative and effective ideas that may be useful to consider when implementing a new detention house.

Small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated facilities can be found in many European countries. However, the applicability and implementation of these practices may vary significantly depending on the national legislation and other contextual factors unique to various countries in Europe. It is therefore essential to consult the relevant accompanying information and/or the respective authorities if you wish to learn more about a specific facility.

To fully understand and benefit from the knowledge of this database, we encourage you to read the dictionary. Here you will find explanations for the filters used to categorise various inspirational practices.

DISCLAIMER

Small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated facilities can be found in many European countries. There is not one, but a thousand detention houses. The content of this website is collected by RESCALED and intended to inspire the design and operation of detention houses. It is important to note that the practices shown here are not all an exact representation of existing detention houses. They have been compiled as examples to illustrate innovative and effective ideas that may be useful to consider when implementing a new detention house.

To fully understand and benefit from the knowledge of this database, we encourage you to read the dictionary. Here you will find explanations for the filters used to categorise various inspirational practices.

DISCLAIMER

Small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated facilities can be found in many European countries. There is not one, but a thousand detention houses. The content of this website is collected by RESCALED and intended to inspire the design and operation of detention houses. It is important to note that the practices shown here are not all an exact representation of existing detention houses. They have been compiled as examples to illustrate innovative and effective ideas that may be useful to consider when implementing a new detention house.

To fully understand and benefit from the knowledge of this database, we encourage you to read the dictionary. Here you will find explanations for the filters used to categorise various inspirational practices.