prison fellowship estonia

For Safer Estonia –

Slogan for horizontal network of NGOs under PF Estonia

Prison Fellowship Estonia

Comparison3 times

European average

Average age 27 years

Long sentence

EconomyFamilies

(7000 children)

Society (army, labor...

We are not yet part of Europe, some day hope to be part of the Nordic area

RETURN: 30% - 2 years 60% - 5 years 90% - 10 years

Tallinn Prison

Built for war prisoners in 1940’s

1 100 men and ca 30 women

Conditions do not follow human rights

Projects of 2010Graying

prisoners – international network

Week of Prayer and Transformation

Movie program in prison – from analyze to creativity

Competence center

Aggressiveness comparison

Prison Reform10 years ago Estonia

had 10 prisonstoday we have 5 and by 2012 it will be 4

prisons leftFor ca 5000

prisonersThe cost 1000€ per

month

Maardu Prison

New standard facilitiesOutside of townsTartu, near Tallinn

The cost is much higher

Can we afford it?What is solution

between misery and expenses?

Baltic CooperationEstonian and Latvian PF’s have been in

cooperation since 1999.Estonia has a unique horizontal network,

including:After carePrison work (programs)Victim supportCrime prevention programsStreet children

Peeteli Social Center

Conflict

Mission impossible

Estonia at glance 2008Population 1,2 mljTerritory 45, 1 sq kmRegistered crimes 50, 977Convicted persons 11 574Prisons 5Prisoners 3 656 (272 per 100 000)Releasing 2029 persons (807 under

probation)

Treatment during the time of imprisonment

Meaningful activities … Preparation for the released … Respect or respectful treatment ...

Meaningful activities promoting education, developing emotional intelligence, teaching skills, reducing disinclination for thinking, reckoning emotions, expanding values, and guaranteeing employment.

Preparation for the released motivation for crime-free lifestyle.Motivational Interviewing and Prosocial

modelling as a way for learning. practical help and information.breaking exclusion, building trust and

inclusion.

RespectRespect or respectful treatment is a

human right. Guaranteeing this right is the obligation of the prison administration. This approach is possible and there should be courses on the issue for the prison officials.

Dignity is an cornerstone for rehabilitation. Restoring dignity we build human society of human beeings

Estonian Contacts

www.crimeless.euChairman of the board

Mr. Avo Üprus+372 50 20 857

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