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Experience prison

Young people have a distorted view of life in prisons. It becomes clear time and again how severely...

the perception is shaped by the media world and the prison images of young people are based on "that's where I am"

reduce statements like "I'm at the top of the prison gang" or "I exercise all day," etc. These will

corrected by a visit to a prison.

During visits with young people to prisons, the conditions of detention and life are discussed.

Behind bars is shown. An entry is simulated, and the young people have the opportunity to look around for a few minutes.
to be locked in a cell. Here they are asked to also use their nose and ears to enhance their perception.
to sharpen.

By causing irritation and challenging stereotypes, respectively

Stereotypes held by young people regarding crime, prison, and violence should be particularly emphasized.

The thoughts and life plans of the young people are reached. The visit, as a real experience,

This provides food for thought.

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The visit to the prison shows

Life behind bars through personal experience

Reports from former prisoners.

Who can participate ?

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  • Girls and boys between 14 and 21 years old

  • At-risk youth

  • Convicted youths

In the discussions between young people and prisoners, the topics of "crime and propensity for violence" are addressed.

However, "drugs and related crimes" also play a central role. The prisoners describe their personal experiences (justification of violence, recognition/respect through violence, peer pressure) and respond to various questions.

Questions from the young people. The conversation takes place in a friendly, but also, depending on the situation, confrontational atmosphere. Young people who appear relaxed and indifferent are made aware that the prisoners themselves were once prisoners.

they appeared with the firm conviction that they were smarter than others and would not be caught.

or were of the opinion that two or three years in prison wasn't so bad.

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