Leaving Switzerland upon release: how to ensure reintegration schemes do not leave behind foreing inmates (PID058)

1.30pm – 2pm EDT, 29 March 2023 ‐ 30 mins

Parallel Workshops

Switzerland has one of the highest rates of foreign prisoners in Europe (70%) and many of them will be deported upon release. As a result, these detainees do not benefit from the full array of services aiming at detainees' reintegration - a major challenge for prison authorities. This practice-informed presentation will highlight local projects supporting foreign detainees in developing meaningful projects in their country of origin. Emphasis will be placed on synergies among the many stakeholders involved and the full participation of detainees as key criteria for effective reintegration.