Prison de-radicalization strategies, programmes and risk assessment tools in Greece
This report maps the Greek penitentiary framework and its structural capacity to address violent extremism and radicalization. It outlines the national criminal legislation regarding terrorist organizations, the available alternatives to custody, and general prison conditions. The document emphasizes that Greece lacks a formal, specialized national strategy or standardized risk assessment tools tailored specifically for radicalized inmates, relying instead on traditional security measures, informal monitoring, and general custodial management to handle political and religious extremists.
Evaluation of prison de-radicalization practices and risk assessment tools in Germany
Drawing on semi-structured interviews and focus groups with German prison managers, frontline officers, social workers, and religious representatives, this study investigates the practical reality of radicalization in German correctional facilities. The findings reveal that while the political and media environment treats prison radicalization as an urgent crisis, practitioners view it as a relatively small, manageable phenomenon. The report highlights concerns regarding the disproportionate focus on Islamism over right-wing extremism and explores practitioner resistance toward rigid risk assessment instruments.
Prison de-radicalization strategies, programmes and risk assessment tools in Germany
This report provides a thorough overview of Germany’s decentralized, federal approach to preventing and countering radicalization within its prison estate. Because execution of sentences falls under the jurisdiction of the individual federal states (Länder), the document contrasts the varying legal definitions, prison regimes, and preventive strategies across the country. It covers interventions directed against both Islamic extremism and right-wing extremism, detailing how different states handle the allocation of extremist prisoners, staff training, and partnerships with civil society organizations for rehabilitation.
Evaluation of prison de-radicalization practices and risk assessment tools in Austria
Focusing on qualitative empirical data collected from key stakeholders in Austria, this evaluation analyzes the practical implementation of national anti-radicalization policies. It assesses the real-world utility of specialized risk assessment tools like VERA-2R and DyRIAS, evaluating how prison staff, probation officers, and security services collaborate. The report pays particular attention to the role of the specialized association DERAD in conducting individual disengagement dialogues, the effectiveness of staff training programs, and the structural challenges surrounding transition management and aftercare for released offenders.
Prison de-radicalization strategies, programmes and risk assessment tools in Austria
This national report offers an in-depth examination of Austria’s institutional and legal response to jihadist extremism within its penal system. It outlines the legislative reforms enacted to criminalize terrorist activities, training, and propaganda, while detailing the structural evolution of prison management since the creation of the Task Force on Deradicalization in 2015. The document provides a detailed overview of the detention regimes applied to extremist offenders, the integration of specialized external NGOs into prison treatment, and the available alternative measures to pre-trial and post-conviction detention.
Evaluation of prison de-radicalization practices and risk assessment tools and European guidelines
Based on extensive empirical research across several European countries, this evaluation critically examines how prison staff, administrators, and external experts perceive and handle radicalization on the ground. The report highlights a significant gap between public or political anxiety and the day-to-day realities of penal facilities. It delves into the operational challenges of identifying “radicalized” prisoners, the skepticism surrounding standardized risk assessment instruments, the complex role played by religious figures such as imams, and the ongoing tension between punitive security measures and genuine rehabilitation efforts.
Prison de-radicalization strategies, programmes and risk assessment tools in Europe
This comprehensive comparative report explores the diverse strategies, preventive programs, and risk assessment tools implemented across European prison systems to counter radicalization. It systematically evaluates national legal frameworks, contrasting statutory definitions of terrorism and violent extremism while highlighting variations in sentencing and judicial discretion. By mapping prison regimes—ranging from strict isolation to integration policies—the study illustrates how different Member States manage high-risk inmates, assess their vulnerability to extremist ideologies, and attempt to balance security measures with fundamental human rights standards.
This report evaluates the condition of the French prison system, focusing on systemic overpopulation, institutional governance, and fundamental human rights compliance. It highlights a critical structural strain across short-stay remand institutions (maisons d’arrêt), leading to severe overcrowding, degraded living conditions, and restricted access to rehabilitation activities. The document emphasizes the need for legislative reforms aimed at expanding non-custodial alternatives and improving mental health and reintegration support for inmates.
This report evaluates the Greek penitentiary system, focusing on legal compliance, structural conditions, and human rights standards. Despite legislative interventions and early-release measures that slightly reduced prison populations, systemic issues such as facility overcrowding, resource scarcity, and severe staff shortages persist. The document highlights significant deficits in inmate health services, rehabilitation infrastructure, and access to non-custodial alternatives. It concludes that structural reforms and sustained financial investments are essential to align Greek penal practices with international human rights standards.