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
Or seePrison Fellowship WEB
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