Terrorist Wing Vught
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The Netherlands
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Name
Terrorist Wing Vught |
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Target audience
Violent extremists |
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Organisation
Penitentiary Institute (PI) in Vught |
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Objectives
Disengage radicalised Muslims (mainly home-grown jihadi) and right and left-wing extremists from radical movements |
Description
In the Netherlands, since 2006, a special wing called “terrorist wing” (TW) was designed for individuals who are charged with terrorist activities, convicted of terrorist (-related) activities and/or showing signs and behaviour of radicalisation. The Dutch TW comprises six departments established in two prisons. Five of them are in the PI in Vught.
The TW in Vught main goal is to create a healthy prison environment that supports successful reintegration by taking into consideration the following aspects:
In general, all inmates in the TW have 32 hours a week for activities outside of their cells, as well as a tailor-made treatment plan developed and regularly assessed by a psycho-medical team.
In the Netherlands, since 2006, a special wing called “terrorist wing” (TW) was designed for individuals who are charged with terrorist activities, convicted of terrorist (-related) activities and/or showing signs and behaviour of radicalisation. The Dutch TW comprises six departments established in two prisons. Five of them are in the PI in Vught.
The TW in Vught main goal is to create a healthy prison environment that supports successful reintegration by taking into consideration the following aspects:
- Safety and security;
- Contact and relations with staff;
- Contacts outside of prison;
- A sense of autonomy for the prisoner;
- Physical well-being;
- Purposeful way in which to pass days.
In general, all inmates in the TW have 32 hours a week for activities outside of their cells, as well as a tailor-made treatment plan developed and regularly assessed by a psycho-medical team.