Annual Report 2015 II Appendix Supervisory activities 1. Adult prisoners Detention centres Consequences of the Masterplan Due to the implementation of the DJI 2013-2018 Masterplan, penitentiary institutions are faced with a number of diverse and far-reaching changes: austerity of the regimes, more intensive multiple cell occupancy, changes in staffing, a new daytime program, the closing down of institutions and wards and related large-scale staff turnover and losses. These changes may pose a risk for the continuity of the institutions. The Inspectorate of Security and Justice by way of its "DJI 2013-2018 Masterplan Implementation" study is investigating whether the quality of the executions of sentences and measures still accords to the set standards. In view of the riskoriented focus of the study, the Inspectorate has decided not to perform comprehensive screenings but to inspect a limited number of institutions within a limited period, focusing specifically on risks. The Inspectorate's preliminary results over 2015 are that the reorganisation has not resulted in severe negative effects on the quality of the performance of the institutions, like a deterioration of the detention climate or an increase in aggression. The incarceration of detainees and the treatment by the operational staff meet the standards and expectations of the Inspectorate. The staff has been able to find a balance between capacity and burdens. However, significant differences have been observed as concerns the implementation of rehabilitation policy. The Inspectorate has issued a warning that new measures would result in a reduced capability to enforce security and the detention climate. The current balance found between capacity and burdens is partly the result of the efforts by and loyalty of the staff. In addition to this thematic study by the Inspectorate VenJ, the Commissions of Oversight, too, have observed the effects of the Masterplan. The threatened closure of institutions due to a decreased demand for cell capacity sharply impacts the staff, as they fear losing their jobs. This, in turn, impacts the treatment of the detainees. 12 Table of Cont