INVITATION TO WEBINAR
INVITATION TO WEBINAR – scroll down for webinar info in 3 other languages
📢 Join the WORKPRIS international webinar to explore the engagement of Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) and prison services in Europe! (the language of the event is English)
The WORKPRIS project seeks to strengthen TSO involvement in European prisons by fostering research, knowledge exchange, and collaboration. During this seminar, we will delve into the challenges and opportunities of TSO-prison service partnerships, aiming to improve reintegration efforts.
💡 What to expect?
🎤 Keynote by Dr Sarah Lewis Director at Grow Transform Belong CIC – International perspectives on the collaboration and access of third-sector organisations to prison services
📊 Findings of the WORKPRIS survey, focusing on the challenges and opportunities for collaboration with prison services.
💬 Exchange of experiences and insights: What works in cooperation?
📅 When? 18th March 2025, 13.00-15.00 CET
🔗 Register here for the english webinar: https://lnkd.in/ewfh_9fH
💡 WORKPRIS Partners:
🇦🇹 Richtungswechsel – AT
🇸🇮 Center za izobraževanje in kulturo Trebnje (Slovenia)
🇨🇿 VOLONTÉ CZECH o.p.s.
Join us in shaping more inclusive and effective prison rehabilitation efforts! 🌍
WEBINARS are coming in 3 other languages!
Deutsch\German: March 25, 2025, 13:00-15:00 CET Register here: https://lnkd.in/eYnt5nPu
Čeština\Czech: March 19, 2025, 13:00-15:00 CET Register here: https://lnkd.in/eewM7B5T
Slovenščina\Slovenian: March 19, 2025, 13:00-15:00 CET Register here: https://lnkd.in/eQUtHx6G
🇪🇺 The project is co-funded by the European Union.
Launch of #justice2point0 TODAY
Tune in TODAY on the launch of Hashtagjustice2point0 ⚖️
Check out the post from Grow Transform Belong CIC on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/grow-transform-belong-cic_justice2point0-justice2point0-worldsocialjusticeday-activity-7298234937063686146-lkZR?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEQPizUBIJJ4GGPQgTWI98-IxgIOlLh5aeA
Launch of #justice2point0
LinkedIn 18.02.2025
Our CEO Tamara Höfer will be LIVE on LinkedIn for the launch of HashtagJustice2Point0 – join us! 🚀
Check out the post from Grow Transform Belong CIC on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/grow-transform-belong-cic_justice2point0-justice2point0-culture-activity-7297261200252293120-fQ8j?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAEQPizUBIJJ4GGPQgTWI98-IxgIOlLh5aeA
PRISGRADS Seminar – Part 2: Mentoring Programmes & Standards for Europe’s Prison Staff
📢 PRISGRADS Seminar – Part 2: Mentoring Programmes & Standards for Europe’s Prison Staff 🎥
The second highlight from our PRISGRADS seminar is here! In this session, Torben Adams dives into mentoring programs and standards for prison staff across Europe.
A big thank you to Torben Adams for sharing his expertise and valuable insights!
👉 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/eSJP7D89
Stay tuned for the final part coming soon! 🚀
Co-Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
European Commission, Tamara Höfer
PRISGRADS Seminar – Watch the Highlights!
📢 PRISGRADS Seminar – Watch the Highlights! 🎥
The PRISGRADS online seminar on Prison Officer Recruitment and Training may be over, but we’ve got something special for you! Over the next two weeks, we will be sharing three key presentations from the seminar. If you missed it or want to revisit the insights, stay tuned!
🎬 Part 1 is out now!
Kicking things off, Rhianon Williams introduces PRISGRADS and gives an overview of the project. New to PRISGRADS? No problem! This video will tell you everything you need to know.
👉 Watch here: https://lnkd.in/e958_TaC
Stay tuned for Part 2! 🚀
Co-Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the European Union. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
European Commission, Tamara Höfer
M-PAVE LAUNCHING ON 01.02.2025!
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🚀 M-PAVE LAUNCHING ON 01.02.2025! 🎉
We are thrilled to introduce M-PAVE, a 12-month Erasmus+ funded KA210-VET initiative for small partnerships in vocational education between RICHTUNGSWECHSEL and Promimpresa. Promimpresa is an organisation specialising in training, business consultancy, and EU project development, fostering personal and professional growth across Europe.
This project actively supports the Pact for Skills “Liberate Skills”, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing the professionalisation of correctional staff.
🔍 What is M-PAVE all about?
M-PAVE aims to develop a structured mentoring programme for correctional officers, building on insights from the PRISGRADS project. The focus is on:
📌 Reflective practice & emotional intelligence
📌 Conflict resolution & communication skills
📌 Reducing burnout & improving job satisfaction
📌 Fostering professional growth
A huge thank you to Erasmus+ and OeAd for supporting this initiative! 💙 Together, we are shaping the future of mentoring, (re)integration, and justice reform.
Stay tuned – we will keep you updated over the coming months and share exciting insights! 💡📢
#MPave #ProjectLaunch #Mentoring #Reintegration #JusticeReform #SkillsDevelopment #NewBeginnings 🚀
PRISGRADS Seminar on Prison Officer Recruitment and Training
➡️PRISGRADS Seminar on Prison Officer Recruitment and Training
🗓️The seminar will take place TOMORROW.
Last chance to register: https://shorturl.at/RKOmL
We are lookomg forward to see you there
PRISGRADS Seminar on Prison Officer Recruitment, Mentoring & Training
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🚨 PRISGRADS Seminar on Prison Officer Recruitment, Mentoring & Training 🚨
We are thrilled to announce that Torben Adams will be the keynote speaker at our upcoming PRISGRADS seminar! 🎉
➡️ Torben Adams is the Head of Division at the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs in Bremen, Germany. A highly motivated and energetic senior manager and trainer, he excels in prison management, project leadership, and team development. Known for his pragmatic approach, Torben brings extensive experience in management and performance improvement, with a remarkable ability to influence and communicate effectively at all levels.
At the seminar, he will deliver a talk on “Mentoring Programmes & Standards for Europe’s Prison Staff”, sharing valuable insights into best practices and innovative approaches.
This seminar is taking place online on:
🗓️January 29, 2025
🕙 at 10.00
SIGN UP NOW➡️ https://shorturl.at/zZLa8
Tamara Höfer Joins Justice 2.0: Revolutionising Criminal Justice Live Event
We are delighted to share that Tamara Höfer has been invited as a guest at the upcoming Justice 2.0: Revolutionising Criminal Justice Live Event, organised by Grow Transform Belong CIC 🎉
Join us on Thursday, 30th January 2025, alongside special guests Stuart Hawkins,
Dr Kerry Ellis Devitt and Joseph Arvidson MS, to explore the vision of the Growth Alliance and discover how we can all contribute to this transformative movement. 🌍💡
Find out how Justice 2.0 is reshaping the criminal justice system by focusing on growth, (re)integration, and community-driven change. Don’t miss this inspiring discussion about creating safer, more compassionate spaces for all.
🗓️ Date: Thursday, 30th January 2025
⏰ Time: 2 PM – 3 PM CET
📍 Streaming live on the LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube accounts of Grow Transform Belong CIC
Stay tuned for updates, and let’s come together to support justice reform!
SAVE THE DATE
🗓️SAVE THE DATE🗓️
Youth Custody Conference – The RESCALED Model
🚨 Big News! 🚨
Mark your calendars – on May 22, 2025, we are hosting an international conference in Salzburg, Austria to discuss and promote benefits of Small-Scale Detention Houses in the Austrian correctional system, with a special focus on YOUTH.
These community-integrated detention houses, inspired by the RESCALED European movement, offer a social (re)integration-oriented alternative to traditional prisons. Countries like Germany have already demonstrated significantly lower recidivism rates through this approach, as seen in successful projects like Seehaus e.V. Leonberg or Leipzig’s youth programs.
👉 Why you should join:
Be part of a groundbreaking discussion on the future of youth justice and innovative detention solutions in Austria.
📌 Details to come:
Exact Location
Agenda
Speakers & Panelists
Stay tuned for more updates, but for now… SAVE THE DATE: May 22, 2025!
🙌 Join us in shaping a more humane and effective justice system.
Let’s make a change – together! 💬
PRISGRADS Seminar on Prison Officer Recruitment and Training
📢 PRISGRADS Seminar on Prison Officer Recruitment and Training 🗓️
We are excited to invite you to the next PRISGRADS online seminar on January 29, 2025! 🎉
This session will focus on “Mentoring Programmes in Corrections” and their essential role in supporting (new) staff. The agenda is packed with insightful presentations and interactive sessions — perfect for professionals working in correctional services, HR, education, and justice sectors, who are interested in innovative strategies for recruitment and staff development.
📋 Details:
📅 Date: January 29, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 – 13:00 CET
📍 Location: Online
📲 Register here: https://shorturl.at/Wfahn
This seminar is part of an ongoing PRISGRADS series, aimed at enhancing recruitment, training, and continuous professional development in correctional services across Europe. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with international experts, share ideas, and explore best practices in correctional mentoring programmes. 💬
⚡ Are you new to this topic?
If you haven’t yet had the chance to engage with PRISGRADS, we’ve prepared a special introductory webinar for you this Friday (January 17, 2025). It’s the perfect way to get familiar with the project and the ideas behind it – This introductory webinar is designed for those who are new to correctional staff development, mentoring, and professional upskilling.
➡️Registration link: https://shorturl.at/7C3Qm
We’re excited to see you in one of the online sessions! 👩🏫👨💻
Visit to the Forensic Therapeutic Center in Vienna-Favoriten
✨Visit to the Forensic Therapeutic Center in Vienna-Favoriten✨
Today, we had the opportunity to enjoy a fascinating tour of the Forensic Therapeutic Center in Vienna-Favoriten – A perfect wrap up for our workshop!
We are sincerely grateful for the invitation and the warm hospitality Mag. Dr. MSc Tröster-Stögerer ! 🙏 The tour was incredibly informative, and our workshop guests from Austria, Belgium, Czechia and Slovakia were equally excited about this special visit.
We truly appreciated the time the team took to answer our many questions in detail. It was a valuable and enriching experience – thank you for this wonderful opportunity and your valuable work! 🤝✨
Small Scale Detention Workshop in Vienna
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🏠Small Scale Detention Workshop in Vienna 🏠
Today, we hosted a workshop dedicated entirely to Small Scale Detention Houses 🏠 – an alternative form of detention.
Our partner organizations from Austria, Czechia, and Slovakia traveled to Vienna to work closely with us on potential future project ideas. In addition to exchanging updates on Rescaled and current projects, we focused primarily on brainstorming future initiatives to advance this concept across Europe.
A big thank you to our partners for their valuable input and constructive collaboration:
🇨🇿 University of West Bohemia and other various research institutes and universities
🇨🇿 Rubikon Centrum
🇸🇰 Edukos
🇪🇺 Rescaled Europe
We look forward to further developing concrete project ideas together! 💡🤝🌱
Join us for the PRISGRADS Online Workshop!
📢 Join us for the PRISGRADS Online Workshop! 🗓️
We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming PRISGRADS webinar – an exciting opportunity to explore innovative strategies for improving recruitment and mentoring in correctional services. 🚀
🗓️ Date: 17th January 2025
⏰ Time: 11:00 – 12:00 CET
📍 Location: Online
🔗 Register here: https://shorturl.at/6r1ON
Following our successful virtual and in-person events, this session is designed for those who have not yet had the opportunity to engage with PRISGRADS.
💡 What you can expect:
✅ Discover inspiring recruitment and mentoring practices from across Europe
✅ Participate in dynamic discussions and share your insights
✅ Connect with international experts in the field
Don’t miss this chance to join the conversation, learn from sector leaders, and help shape the future of PRISGRADS. We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy New Year from the Richtungswechsel Team!
Happy New Year from the Richtungswechsel Team! 🎉
As we close the chapter of a successful year, we look back with pride on everything we’ve achieved in 2024. It was a year of growth—not only in our projects but also in our team. Together, we’ve taken meaningful steps toward creating a brighter future.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to all our supporters and everyone who believes in us. Your trust and encouragement fuel our mission and inspire us every day.
Here’s to an even more impactful and inspiring 2025. Let’s continue to grow, achieve, and make a difference—together. 🌟
Wishing you a happy and healthy New Year,
Your Richtungswechsel Team 💜
