Correctional institutions 2.5.10 Infrastructural fixtures and fittings 2.5.10.1 Rooms for visits by children - Vienna-Josefstadt correctional institution During a visit to Vienna-Josefstadt correctional institution in August 2016, the NPM recommended that a family visiting room be set up, especially for mothers with children. To facilitate the preservation of family bonds during detention, appropriate space is required in addition to flexible visiting rules. This should permit a certain freedom of movement and family intimacy and guarantee a child-friendly atmosphere. Visits should leave positive memories for children and motivate them to return. Child-unfriendly environment Visits make an important contribution to the preservation of family ties. In turn, the preservation of family bonds plays an important role in avoiding recidivism and facilitating social reintegration. A series of factors, such as inflexible visiting hours and an uninviting atmosphere, can result in a rupture of family bonds and a loss of contact with children. Therefore, an environment should be created that meets security requirements but is conducive to good family contacts. Atmosphere should be inviting In general, the structural condition of Vienna-Josefstadt correctional institution is out of date. It prevents the implementation of a modern penal system. The NPM has repeatedly demanded that the Vienna-Josefstadt correctional institution be renovated as soon as possible. The Federal Ministry promised a general renovation of the correctional institution, with the start of construction scheduled for early 2019. It promised that the renovation would include family visiting rooms and suitable visiting rooms for mothers with children. General renovation to commence in early 2019 XX  Suitable visiting rooms must be ensured for visits with children. XX  Visits that include children should take place in a friendly atmosphere. 2.5.10.2 Partitioning of the toilet facilities – satellite facility of Innsbruck correctional institution at Innsbruck Regional Court; Dornbirn satellite facility of Feldkirch correctional institution The satellite facility of Innsbruck correctional institution on the basement floor of the Innsbruck Regional Court consists of eleven (holding) cells and one specially secured (holding) cell. During the first visit in June 2015, the NPM voiced criticism of the lack of structural partitioning of the toilet in any of the inmate cells even though there were multiple persons in these cells. The NPM also criticised the fact that the sanitary area was visible through the spy hole Innsbruck Regional Court 139

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