SYSTEMIC CHANGE

WORKING TOGETHER TO REDUCE THE RECIDIVISM RATE IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC BY 10 – 20% 

As part of our advocacy work, we strive for long-term and sustainable change in the areas of criminal policy, the prison system and social inclusion. We focus on the following key areas: 

  • Criminal policy 
  • Prison system 
  • Debt resolution 
  • Employment 
  • Involvement of people with lived experience 

Our visions:

1. Criminal Policy

We strive for a criminal justice policy that is fair, addresses the causes of crime and considers the needs of victims. Read more

2. Prison System

We strive for a prison system that helps people prepare for life outside prison and promotes a safe and inclusive society. As a member of European RESCALED movement, we advocate for the development of detention houses– small-scale facilities, differentiated according to client needs and safety requirements, and integrated into the community. Read more

3. Debt Resolution

We strive for fair and effective debt collection and accessible assistance that enables people to return to the legal economy and normal life. Debt relief really works and gives people a second chance.  Read more

4. Employment with people with a criminal record

We want criminal records and other social disadvantages to not be a barrier to entering the labour market. We believe that dignified and stable employment is the key to successful integration and the prevention of further criminal activity. Read more

5. Involvement of people with lived experience

We strive to ensure that people with lived experience of imprisonment are active partners in the creation of policies, programmes and services that directly affect them. We believe that the system can only be fair and effective if it includes the voices of those who have experienced it first-hand. Read more

Who we cooperate with: