OUR MISSION
Richtungswechsel (Change of direction) means social responsibility
Through our commitment to the social (re)integration of incarcerated individuals in the penal system, we aim to break the cycle of recidivism and unlock potential. Richtungswechsel represents a change in how our society views prisons and incarcerated individuals, with the goal of developing social responsibility. Simultaneously, we seek to promote the professional excellence of prison officers and other professionals in the penal system through knowledge exchange and further education on an international level.
OUR MISSION
Richtungswechsel (Change of direction) means social responsibility
Through our commitment to the social (re)integration of incarcerated individuals in the penal system, we aim to break the cycle of recidivism and unlock potential. Richtungswechsel represents a change in how our society views prisons and incarcerated individuals, with the goal of developing social responsibility. Simultaneously, we seek to promote the professional excellence of prison officers and other professionals in the penal system through knowledge exchange and further education on an international level.
“The true measure of our progress is our willingness to embrace the possibilities of prison reform and socialisation.”
– Martin Luther King
THE CHALLENGE
WHAT WE DO
Richtungswechsel offers change on multiple levels.
Our EU projects offer a unique opportunity to collaborate with other organisations committed to justice and rehabilitation, sharing best practices. At the same time, through EU funding, we can implement projects in Austria and beyond that promote growth in our penal system.
We believe in emphasising evidence-based, best practices. There are successful examples worldwide that demonstrate the positive changes that justice systems and its professional staff can achieve. At the same time, there are external organisations and NGOs that promote support for the currently and formerly incarcerated through their initiatives.
Richtungswechsel offers change on multiple levels.
Our EU projects offer a unique opportunity to collaborate with other organisations committed to justice and rehabilitation, sharing best practices. At the same time, through EU funding, we can implement projects in Austria and beyond that promote growth in our penal system.
We believe in emphasising evidence-based, best practices. There are successful examples worldwide that demonstrate the positive changes that justice systems and its professional staff can achieve. At the same time, there are external organisations and NGOs that promote support for the currently and formerly incarcerated through their initiatives.
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OUR PRINCIPLES
Unleash Your Potential
Leading Change from Within
Shifting Towards the Future
Equality, Equity, Empowerment
