Members

Members

RISE

Malta

Associació Pastoral Penitenciària

Spain

Associació Pastoral Penitenciària

APP is a non-profit Association born in Mallorca in 2004. It was born as a result of the reflection of different members of Catholic Prison Ministries, who saw the need to create a civil entity that could manage social projects, beyond its religious interest, to support those deprived of liberty, and integrate our professional services with the networking of our community.
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members

RISE

Malta

Associació Pastoral Penitenciària

Spain

Associació Pastoral Penitenciària

APP is a non-profit Association born in Mallorca in 2004. It was born as a result of the reflection of different members of Catholic Prison Ministries, who saw the need to create a civil entity that could manage social projects, beyond its religious interest, to support those deprived of liberty, and integrate our professional services with the networking of our community.
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WAYBACK

Norway

Wayback

WayBack is a non-profit foundation which supports formerly incarcerated people with their reintegration in society.
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Restorative Justice Nederland Foundation

The Netherlands

Restorative Justice Nederland Foundation

RJN is a Dutch organization for innovation and knowledge on restorative justice and restorative practices (amongst others restorative detention). RJN connects citizens, criminal justice professionals, policy and decision makers and providers of restorative justice services to empower the potential of citizens to recover and restore, supported where needed by other citizens or professionals.
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De Huizen / Les Maisons / The Houses

Belgium

De Huizen / Les Maisons / The Houses

The houses is an NGO and knowledge centre engaging in lobbying for small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated detention houses.
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WAYBACK

Norway

Wayback

WayBack is a non-profit foundation which supports formerly incarcerated people with their reintegration in society.
Website

Restorative Justice Nederland Foundation

The Netherlands

Restorative Justice Nederland Foundation

RJN is a Dutch organization for innovation and knowledge on restorative justice and restorative practices (amongst others restorative detention). RJN connects citizens, criminal justice professionals, policy and decision makers and providers of restorative justice services to empower the potential of citizens to recover and restore, supported where needed by other citizens or professionals.
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De Huizen / Les Maisons / The Houses

Belgium

De Huizen / Les Maisons / The Houses

The houses is an NGO and knowledge centre engaging in lobbying for small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated detention houses.
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ASSOCIATION POSSIBLE

France

Association Possible

Possible is an association created in 2014 to promote citizen engagement and cooperation in favor of the sustainable reintegration of people in the justice system.
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CPIP

Romania

CPIP - Center for promoting lifelong learning

CPIP is a Romanian NGO that has been cooperating with the correctional ecosystem, civil society actors, educational and employment stakeholders for 20 years, bringing lifelong learning opportunities to people who live and work in prisons. With a broad network in Europe and beyond, CPIP is putting EU Flagship initiatives on the map (such as Pact for Skills, Centers of Vocational Excellence, Just Transition, Digital Education Hub, etc.). They strive to bring professionalisation opportunities to practitioners working in and with prisons, taking advantage of the opportunities brought by the European Learning Model, micro-credentials and recognition of prior learning.
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ASSOCIATION POSSIBLE

France

Association Possible

Possible is an association created in 2014 to promote citizen engagement and cooperation in favor of the sustainable reintegration of people in the justice system.
Website

Center for promoting lifelong learning

Romania

CPIP

CPIP is a Romanian NGO that has been cooperating with the correctional ecosystem, civil society actors, educational and employment stakeholders for 20 years, bringing lifelong learning opportunities to people who live and work in prisons. With a broad network in Europe and beyond, CPIP is putting EU Flagship initiatives on the map such as Pact for Skills, Centers of Vocational Excellence, Just Transition, Digital Education Hub, etc.
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RESHAPE

Portugal

RESHAPE

RESHAPE, an NGO that seeks to implement humane solutions in small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated detention houses.
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Seehaus

Germany

Seehaus

Seehaus eV is a non-profit association active in youth welfare, crime prevention and victim support. As an alternative to closed and open prisons, there are two facilities in free forms: Seehaus Leonberg (Baden-Württemberg) and Seehaus Leipzig (Saxony) with training companies in carpentry, construction, metal, gardening and landscaping.
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Release

Ireland

RELEASE

RELEASE is driven by the belief that restoration is possible for every person with criminal convictions. They support formerly incarcerated people to live transformed lives and make positive contributions to their communities.
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RICHTUNGSWECHSEL

Austria

RICHTUNGSWECHSEL

Richtungswechsel (DE: "Change of Direction") is a non-profit organization, which supports European prison services through vocational training and knowledge exchange for prison staff and advocates for the social integration of incarcerated individuals through public relations and multidisciplinary collaborations. Their goal is to create a societal responsibility of the importance of integration efforts and the vital work of prison staff.
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Associazione Antigone

Italy

Associazione Antigone

Founded in 1991, the Italian NGO Antigone is a leading voice for prison reform in Italy. They conduct in-depth research on the state of the penal system, visit prison regularly and publish annual reports that expose problems and push for better conditions for incarcerated people. Antigone also champions their rights by offering law clinics and a national ombudsperson program that support them to voice their concerns and grievances, helping to ensure they are treated with dignity and humanity.
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VUB - Free University of Brussels

Belgium

Angelus Custos Association For Civil Society Development

Croatia

Angelus Custos

Angelus Custos is an association that has a mission to reduce recidivism by popularizing education and employment of (formerly) incarcerated people. They provide legal assistance to incarcerated persons and their families, and passionately fight against stigmatization and advocate respect for their human rights.
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Foundation of recovery and return

the Netherlands

Stichting Herstel & Terugkeer

The foundation supports the recovery of all those who are involved in the process of crime, punishment, recovery and return: victims, offenders, families and other relations, professionals, volunteers.
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VUB - Free University of Brussels

Belgium

Angelus Custos Association For Civil Society Development

Croatia

Angelus Custos

Angelus Custos is an association that has a mission to reduce recidivism by popularizing education and employment of (formerly) incarcerated people. They provide legal assistance to incarcerated persons and their families, and passionately fight against stigmatization and advocate respect for their human rights.
Website

Foundation of recovery and return

the Netherlands

Stichting Herstel & Terugkeer

The foundation supports the recovery of all those who are involved in the process of crime, punishment, recovery and return: victims, offenders, families and other relations, professionals, volunteers.
Website

RICHTUNGSWECHSEL

Austria

RICHTUNGSWECHSEL

Richtungswechsel (DE: "Change of Direction") is a non-profit organization, which supports European prison services through vocational training and knowledge exchange for prison staff and advocates for the social integration of incarcerated individuals through public relations and multidisciplinary collaborations. Their goal is to create a societal responsibility of the importance of integration efforts and the vital work of prison staff.
Website

Associazione Antigone

Italy

Associazione Antigone

Founded in 1991, the Italian NGO Antigone is a leading voice for prison reform in Italy. They conduct in-depth research on the state of the penal system, visit prison regularly and publish annual reports that expose problems and push for better conditions for incarcerated people. Antigone also champions their rights by offering law clinics and a national ombudsperson program that support them to voice their concerns and grievances, helping to ensure they are treated with dignity and humanity.
Website

RESHAPE

Portugal

RESHAPE

RESHAPE, an NGO that seeks to implement humane solutions in small-scale, differentiated and community-integrated detention houses.
Website

Seehaus

Germany

Seehaus

Seehaus eV is a non-profit association active in youth welfare, crime prevention and victim support. As an alternative to closed and open prisons, there are two facilities in free forms: Seehaus Leonberg (Baden-Württemberg) and Seehaus Leipzig (Saxony) with training companies in carpentry, construction, metal, gardening and landscaping.
Website

Release

Ireland

RELEASE

RELEASE is driven by the belief that restoration is possible for every person with criminal convictions. They support formerly incarcerated people to live transformed lives and make positive contributions to their communities.
Website

Irish Penal Reform Trust

Ireland

Irish Penal Reform Trust

Established in 1994, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland's leading non governmental organisation campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy. IPRT publishes a wide range of policy positions and research documents; we campaign vigorously across a wide range of penal policy issues; and we have established IPRT as the leading independent voice in public debate on the Irish penal system.
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Avans University of Applied Sciences

The Netherlands

Avans University of Applied Sciences

The Centre of Expertise for Public Safety and Criminal Justice does research into public safety and is committed to helping resolve complex safety issues. Its aim is to enhance the resilience of citizens, professionals, organisations and society as a whole.
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Irish Penal Reform Trust

Ireland

Irish Penal Reform Trust

Established in 1994, the Irish Penal Reform Trust (IPRT) is Ireland's leading non governmental organisation campaigning for rights in the penal system and the progressive reform of Irish penal policy. IPRT publishes a wide range of policy positions and research documents; we campaign vigorously across a wide range of penal policy issues; and we have established IPRT as the leading independent voice in public debate on the Irish penal system.
Website

Avans University of Applied Sciences

The Netherlands

Avans University of Applied Sciences

The Centre of Expertise for Public Safety and Criminal Justice does research into public safety and is committed to helping resolve complex safety issues. Its aim is to enhance the resilience of citizens, professionals, organisations and society as a whole.
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foundation CHAINS

the Netherlands

CHAINS

CHAINS is committed to a just way of dealing with people who have committed a crime based on a systemic approach.

Coalition of NGOs for Child Protection in Kosovo – KOMF

Kosovo

KOMF

KOMF, established in June 2011, is a coalition of 34 local and international NGOS working in the field of child protection, with the joint mission of advocating for the protection of children’s rights in Kosovo. KOMF mission is the protection, respect, well-being and advancement of children’s rights.
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Bonjo

The Netherlands

BONJO

BONJO is an organization that supports volunteering work with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons.
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foundation CHAINS

the Netherlands

CHAINS

CHAINS is committed to a just way of dealing with people who have committed a crime based on a systemic approach.

Coalition of NGOs for Child Protection in Kosovo – KOMF

Kosovo

KOMF

KOMF, established in June 2011, is a coalition of 34 local and international NGOS working in the field of child protection, with the joint mission of advocating for the protection of children’s rights in Kosovo. KOMF mission is the protection, respect, well-being and advancement of children’s rights.
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Bonjo

The Netherlands

BONJO

BONJO is an organization that supports volunteering work with incarcerated and formerly incarcerated persons.
Website

Silta-Valmennusyhdistys ry

Finland

Silta-Valmennusyhdistys ry

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Village of Hope

Estonia

Village of hope

The Village of Hope, established in 2000 by the Bishop Märt Vähi and his son Andrew Vähi, is a non-governmental organisation which operates in public interest and with an aim to help people with an alcohol or substance use disorder with withdrawal, rehabilitation and return to society. As reentry support for those who are released from prison - NGO Village of Hope, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice - offers counseling and accommodation services (including premature release and persons under probation supervision). This helps prevent a person's reoffending and their development of knowledge and social skills that will enable them to return to society more successfully. The aim is for the liberated to become self-reliant members of society.
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Silta-Valmennusyhdistys ry

Finland

Silta-Valmennusyhdistys ry

Website

Village of Hope

Estonia

Village of hope

The Village of Hope, established in 2000, is a non-governmental organisation which operates in public interest and with an aim to help people with an alcohol or substance use disorder with withdrawal, rehabilitation, and return to society. As reentry support for those who are released from prison - NGO Village of Hope, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice - offers counselling and accommodation services.
Website