The new DJIzien has been released. Here, you can read about various developments at DJI and collaborations with various chain partners. The new DJIzien once again offers plenty of learning and reading material. Below is a selection of the articles – but there is much more to read.
The most heavily secured prison in the Netherlands is constantly the subject of media attention. And where you report on, you preferably want to see with your own eyes. However, that strict regime was also the reason that the doors have been closed to journalists for years. Until last February 14.
About 1800 people with Dutch nationality are imprisoned in foreign prisons. They are entitled to consular assistance. In practice, this means that consular staff around the world visit Dutch detainees abroad.
Womens Prison Requires Different Approach
Recent research from Leiden University shows that social safety in womens prisons is particularly vulnerable. Therefore, a different approach is needed in these prisons. Wim Saris, Director-General of DJI: ‘One sentence in the report particularly touched me. That womens detention is a deficient form of mens detention. That presents a significant task for me.’
And also:
Belief Behind Bars
What exactly does the Spiritual Care Service do?
Prepared for a Job
A success story from PI Dordrecht, where a detainee discovered his culinary talents.
Work in Detention
Piet Reutelingsperger is head of labor and is about to retire. He shares his experience. ‘There is a lot of labor potential here’.
Data Exchange
Better support for ex-detainees as DJI and chain partners can and may exchange more important data.