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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. …
Søndre Vestfold fengsel, Berg avdeling
Søndre Vestfold fengsel, Berg avdeling (Southern Vestfold prison, Berg department, from now on “Berg prison”) is a lower-security prison opened in 1975. Berg is located in the outskirts of Tønsberg, in Vestfold and Telemark county. The prison is built as a camp, with several barracks serving a range of different purposes. Berg is especially known for providing versatile educational and working opportunities. For instance, the prison runs a farm, where the residents are given theresponsibility of tending cattle, sheep and cultivating a range of agricultural products. …
Spaarnevleugels
Spaarnevleugels is an initiative by HVO-Querido that provides forensic care and supported housing for adults. It serves as a transitional facility, where the primary goal is to assist residents in finding a place that best suits them after their stay at Spaarnevleugels. The approach is based on strength-focused work and the living environment philosophy, aiming to support residents in their integration into society. HVO-Querido offers shelter, guidance, and daytime activities to people in vulnerable situations in North Holland, particularly in the Greater Amsterdam area. Through their efforts and expertise, they strive for an inclusive, livable, and safe society.…
Subiaco REMS
Located in the town of Subiaco, the first facility, REMS Castore, opened in 2015 inside the Angelucci Hospital. In 2023, a second one, REMS Polluce, was added right next to it. Both are run by the regional healthcare system and are designed as small-scale, therapeutic settings that focus on recovery and helping people return to society. The Subiaco Residences for the Execution of Security Measures (hereafter “Subiaco REMS,” referring collectively to both the Castore REMS and Polluce REMS, which are located next to each other) are specialized facilities within the Italian healthcare and judicial systems. They are meant for people who committed an offense but were foun…
Suomenlinna Open Prison
Suomenlinna open prison is located in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The facility is located on one of the islands that make up the Suomenlinna district, a district of Helsinki. Suomenlinna open prison was founded in 1971 as a subordinate to Helsinki Provincial Prison. It was established so the people in detention could help with renovating and maintaining the Suomenlinna fortress which is UNESCO world heritage. Renovating and maintaining the fortress is still one of the possible activities for the residents but the possibilities have broadened since then. Suomenlinna open prison has developed into an independent facility and was transformed into an open prison in…
The Mothers’ Unit of Palma
The Mothers' Unit of Palma (also known as “La Unidad de Madre de Palma de Mallorca”) is an open detention facility in Palma, in Mallorca. The Mothers' Unit of Palma was founded in 2008 and is owned by the federal government of Spain, Ministry of Justice. This facility is unique because of its specific target group and its distinctive working approach. It is a facility where mothers can stay in detention along with their children to maintain the relationship between them. The idea is that a child should remain in the care of its mother, even if she is in detention, rather than being placed elsewhere. This facility provides a place where this is possible while the moth…
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, rule…
The Spetse Hoeve
The Spetse Hoeve was a former farm in Veelerveen, in the northern part of The Netherlands and is now a mental health institution. They offer help to people who face addiction problems and who have previously been in contact with the justice system or are currently in contact with it. Central to the institution is the slogan "working together for new opportunities" and the ROER idea, which refers to giving direction to one's own life. Founded in 2015, the facility is part of the Terwille Foundation.  In 1998, the Terwille Foundation was founded by five police officers who were confronted with many addiction problems …
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 Workhouse), which also oversees other facilities, including Jätkumaja, a hostel that rents out rooms. Those who successfully complete the program at Töömaja have the option to live at Jätkumaja as they continue their reintegration into society. …
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 in the national penal system. The Torres Novas Prison is housed in the former Comarcã Prison and became independent in 1995. The facility gained a lot of media attention due to the launch of a new pilot project about vertical gardens at the facility. …
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 first transition house in Wallonia. <br> Managed by ORS Serco, a private service provider with a focus on security for governments across Europe and worldwide, the house operates in collaboration with …
Transition House Gentbrugge
Transition House Gentbrugge has opened at the beginning of 2023. The facility is managed by Sterkhuis, which is a partnership between G4S Care and Exodus Netherlands. It is the second facility that Sterkhuis is managing in Belgium. Transition House Gentbrugge welcomes individuals who are committed to actively engaging in their reintegration into society and the "Transition House" initiative. Therefore, those residing in the Transition House are referred to as "participants" rather than people in detention. …
Transition House Leuven
Transition House Leuven is located in the heart of Leuven, in Belgium and was established in June 2024 by Foundation De Kansenfabriek (“The Opportunity Factory”). This foundation is committed to the recovery and successful reintegration of vulnerable groups in society, making the Transition House an essential resource for people seeking to rebuild their lives. At the Transition House, participants learn to adapt to their new environment by focusing on finding work, finding housing, discovering hobbies and rebuilding relationships. The opening of the Transition House grew out of close cooperation with the city of Leuven and local partners to ensure that participants r…
Transition House Mechelen
Transition House Mechelen, established in 2019, is located in the center of Mechelen, a city situated between Brussels and Antwerp in the Flemish part of Belgium. The facility is managed by Sterkhuis, a collaboration between G4S Care and Exodus the Netherlands, and operates under a contract with the prison system. A transition house is a small-scale facility for people with a long sentence who have already served a significant part of their sentence in a regular prison. It is one of four transition houses currently operating in Belgium. …
Trondheim prison – Leira unit
Leira Unit is the low-security section of Trondheim Prison, located just 7 kilometers from downtown Trondheim. It is recognized as one of Norway’s fourteen ‘drug managing units,’ emphasizing drug rehabilitation with two dedicated therapists and a strict drug policy. This focus is aimed at providing people in detention with the support and treatment necessary to overcome addiction and reduce recidivism. The operation of Leira unit is based on the consequence pedagogy. This methodology aims to enhance residents’' ability to make informed choices, leading to a life free of crime. The entire stay at Leira is aimed at reintegration into society, based on two principles: i…
Tus Nua
Tus Nua is a facility located in Dublin 11, a suburban district on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland. It was established in 2014 by Depaul Ireland, an NGO primarily dedicated to homelessness services, and is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund. Tus Nua offers housing and reintegration support to women transitioning from prison to independent living, especially those at risk of homelessness. The facility works in close partnership with Dóchas Prison, the Irish Probation Service, and local organizations like Saol. Its approach is grounded in harm reduction and relational security, with an emphasis on residents’ autonomy and individualized care…
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 make a smaller version of Bastøy. As opposed to Bastøy, however, you can drive to the facility by car. Only the residents of the Valdres prison and a family of farmers live on the island. …
Vanaja Unit
The Vanaja Unit is an open facility for women located in the countryside of Hämeenlinna, Finland. The Vanaja and Ojoinen units together form the Vanaja Prison, which operates under the Finnish Criminal Sanctions Agency (RISE) and the Ministry of Justice. The family house in the Vanaja Unit is run by an NGO under the supervision of health and welfare services. It focuses primarily on the child’s well-being, the child is considered the main client. Established in 1994, Vanaja is part of Finland’s welfare-oriented criminal policy, which emphasizes rehabilitation, education, and social reintegration. One-third of all pe…
Village of Hope
Village of Hope (MTÜ Lootuse Küla) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2000 with the mission of supporting individuals struggling with addiction and helping them reintegrate into society. The facility is located in Kibuna, a small village in northern Estonia, not far from Tallinn. The initiative was started by Bishop Märt Vähi, who, inspired by his personal experience with his son’s battle with substance abuse, shifted his focus from church work to rehabilitation efforts. The facility was established on his grandfather’s property and has since provided a structured, supportive environment for individuals recovering from addiction, with Christian faith as a …
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Søndre Vestfold fengsel, Berg avdeling
Søndre Vestfold fengsel, Berg avdeling (Southern Vestfold prison, Berg department, from now on “Berg prison”) is a lower-security prison opened in 1975. Berg is located in the outskirts of Tønsberg, in Vestfold and Telemark county. The prison is built as a camp, with several barracks serving a range of different purposes. Berg is especially known for providing versatile educational and working opportunities. For instance, the prison runs a farm, where the residents are given theresponsibility of tending cattle, sheep and cultivating a range of agricultural products. …
Spaarnevleugels
Spaarnevleugels is an initiative by HVO-Querido that provides forensic care and supported housing for adults. It serves as a transitional facility, where the primary goal is to assist residents in finding a place that best suits them after their stay at Spaarnevleugels. The approach is based on strength-focused work and the living environment philosophy, aiming to support residents in their integration into society. HVO-Querido offers shelter, guidance, and daytime activities to people in vulnerable situations in North Holland, particularly in the Greater Amsterdam area. Through their efforts and expertise, they strive for an inclusive, livable, and safe society.…
Subiaco REMS
Located in the town of Subiaco, the first facility, REMS Castore, opened in 2015 inside the Angelucci Hospital. In 2023, a second one, REMS Polluce, was added right next to it. Both are run by the regional healthcare system and are designed as small-scale, therapeutic settings that focus on recovery and helping people return to society. The Subiaco Residences for the Execution of Security Measures (hereafter “Subiaco REMS,” referring collectively to both the Castore REMS and Polluce REMS, which are located next to each other) are specialized facilities within the Italian healthcare and judicial systems. They are meant for people who committed an offense but were foun…
Suomenlinna Open Prison
Suomenlinna open prison is located in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. The facility is located on one of the islands that make up the Suomenlinna district, a district of Helsinki. Suomenlinna open prison was founded in 1971 as a subordinate to Helsinki Provincial Prison. It was established so the people in detention could help with renovating and maintaining the Suomenlinna fortress which is UNESCO world heritage. Renovating and maintaining the fortress is still one of the possible activities for the residents but the possibilities have broadened since then. Suomenlinna open prison has developed into an independent facility and was transformed into an open prison in…
The Mothers’ Unit of Palma
The Mothers' Unit of Palma (also known as “La Unidad de Madre de Palma de Mallorca”) is an open detention facility in Palma, in Mallorca. The Mothers' Unit of Palma was founded in 2008 and is owned by the federal government of Spain, Ministry of Justice. This facility is unique because of its specific target group and its distinctive working approach. It is a facility where mothers can stay in detention along with their children to maintain the relationship between them. The idea is that a child should remain in the care of its mother, even if she is in detention, rather than being placed elsewhere. This facility provides a place where this is possible while the moth…
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, rule…
The Spetse Hoeve
The Spetse Hoeve was a former farm in Veelerveen, in the northern part of The Netherlands and is now a mental health institution. They offer help to people who face addiction problems and who have previously been in contact with the justice system or are currently in contact with it. Central to the institution is the slogan "working together for new opportunities" and the ROER idea, which refers to giving direction to one's own life. Founded in 2015, the facility is part of the Terwille Foundation.  In 1998, the Terwille Foundation was founded by five police officers who were confronted with many addiction problems …
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 in the national penal system. The Torres Novas Prison is housed in the former Comarcã Prison and became independent in 1995. The facility gained a lot of media attention due to the launch of a new pilot project about vertical gardens at the facility. …
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 first transition house in Wallonia. <br> Managed by ORS Serco, a private service provider with a focus on security for governments across Europe and worldwide, the house operates in collaboration with …
Transition House Leuven
Transition House Leuven is located in the heart of Leuven, in Belgium and was established in June 2024 by Foundation De Kansenfabriek (“The Opportunity Factory”). This foundation is committed to the recovery and successful reintegration of vulnerable groups in society, making the Transition House an essential resource for people seeking to rebuild their lives. At the Transition House, participants learn to adapt to their new environment by focusing on finding work, finding housing, discovering hobbies and rebuilding relationships. The opening of the Transition House grew out of close cooperation with the city of Leuven and local partners to ensure that participants r…
Trondheim prison – Leira unit
Leira Unit is the low-security section of Trondheim Prison, located just 7 kilometers from downtown Trondheim. It is recognized as one of Norway’s fourteen ‘drug managing units,’ emphasizing drug rehabilitation with two dedicated therapists and a strict drug policy. This focus is aimed at providing people in detention with the support and treatment necessary to overcome addiction and reduce recidivism. The operation of Leira unit is based on the consequence pedagogy. This methodology aims to enhance residents’' ability to make informed choices, leading to a life free of crime. The entire stay at Leira is aimed at reintegration into society, based on two principles: i…
Tus Nua
Tus Nua is a facility located in Dublin 11, a suburban district on the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland. It was established in 2014 by Depaul Ireland, an NGO primarily dedicated to homelessness services, and is co-funded by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund. Tus Nua offers housing and reintegration support to women transitioning from prison to independent living, especially those at risk of homelessness. The facility works in close partnership with Dóchas Prison, the Irish Probation Service, and local organizations like Saol. Its approach is grounded in harm reduction and relational security, with an emphasis on residents’ autonomy and individualized care…
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 make a smaller version of Bastøy. As opposed to Bastøy, however, you can drive to the facility by car. Only the residents of the Valdres prison and a family of farmers live on the island. …
Vanaja Unit
The Vanaja Unit is an open facility for women located in the countryside of Hämeenlinna, Finland. The Vanaja and Ojoinen units together form the Vanaja Prison, which operates under the Finnish Criminal Sanctions Agency (RISE) and the Ministry of Justice. The family house in the Vanaja Unit is run by an NGO under the supervision of health and welfare services. It focuses primarily on the child’s well-being, the child is considered the main client. Established in 1994, Vanaja is part of Finland’s welfare-oriented criminal policy, which emphasizes rehabilitation, education, and social reintegration. One-third of all pe…
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 funded by Norway Grants, which were aimed to further develop specific aspects of the prison service. …
Vollzugszentrum Klosterfiechten
Vollzugszentrum Klosterfiechten (VZK) is a correctional and therapeutic facility located near Reinach in the Canton of Basel-Stadt, Switzerland. Founded in 1987, the facility operates as part of the Justiz- und Sicherheitsdepartement Basel-Stadt JSD BS (Justice and Security department) and combines custodial enforcement with specialised forensic therapeutic support. The facility follows the ROS concept, introduced in 2018 in the German-speaking part of Switzerland, which structures reintegration through clear goals, regular evaluation, and a balance of care and security. VZK’s mission is to promote everyday skills, personal responsibility, and social reintegration fo…
Wohnheim Lindenfeld
Wohnheim Lindenfeld (WL) is located in Emmen, in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. Founded in 1974, the facility was originally established to provide accommodation and support for individuals leaving prison who lacked stable housing. Today, it is managed by a private non-profit foundation, the Wohnheim Lindenfeld Stiftung, which operates under formal contracts with both federal and cantonal authorities. The facility functions under the supervision of the Department of Justice and Security of the Canton of Lucerne, within the Office of Custody and Probation Services, with governance overseen by a Board of Trustees. Due to its dual mission, combining social…

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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.

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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.