Implementation of the Duties and Powers of the National Preventive Mechanism in 2012 The idea of apartments for young persons, developed by Jarše Juvenile Home was especially praised by the NPM. This is a special form of treating adolescents outside an institution. Some young people, as a matter of fact, cannot return to their family homes after their treatment is finished (due to an unfavourable family situation or poor living conditions) whilst not being fully prepared for a completely independent life. In agreement with Centres for Social Work, it is decided that such adolescents should be admitted to apartments for young persons. Young persons live in a small rented apartment or a room and continue with their schooling. Sometimes, or when necessary, they can be in touch with their educators to consult them in regard to conduct in various cases and to assist them in taking over their own responsibility for their independent life. The NPM believes that the youth apartment as a form of treatment is suitable for all who are not fully capable of an independent life after being discharged from an institution whilst not being afforded proper conditions, role models or assistance within their own families. It is thus proposed that the idea of youth apartments be improved and extended to other training institutions for educational care. It was Jarše Juvenile Home that responded to this positive idea and recommendation by making an assurance, according to its own capabilities, that it would strive to implement the principle mentioned not only in practice but also within the system responsible for providing care for adolescents with emotional and behavioural disturbances. Conclusion There were few complaints against the treatment of employees in institutions as well as claims on violation of human rights expressed by adolescents in the interviews held. This is, most definitely, an encouraging piece of information. It is thus the NPM’s opinion that the institutions which were visited function well and fulfil their mission in a suitable manner. National Preventive Mechanism in the Republic of Slovenia under the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 125