techniques (equipment). The directorate had mentioned the high dropout rate registered in those activities. The prisoners work in agriculture, as well as in the cleaning of accommodation buildings. It is important to note the abandonment of the existing workshops, nowadays directed to the execution of maintenance work (v.g., metalworking and sawmill). Concerning leisure time occupation, it was verified the existence of several playgrounds, one per accommodation building. Rotationally the prisoners, organized by pavilion, go to a larger yard (playing field) and a gymnasium, located in the workshop area. From the seven existing pavilions, two are closed for remodelling. When completed, that work will allow the shutdown of two other buildings, which are in advanced state of degradation. Prisoners are divided in accordance to their legal status (preventive and convicted). Among the convicted prisoners the separation is made by penalties execution regimen (common regime and open regime). About the mental care given, it was informed that a psychiatrist goes, twice a week (four hours in total), to the prison establishment. Also during the week (21 hours total) a psychologist gives his support to prisoners. In both cases the services are provided by a private firm. This aspect is important considering the existence of an expressive number of cases presenting special needs in this area. It was mentioned the existence of the following intervention programs: road offences (12 prisoners), emotional stabilization and institutional integration (18), preventing suicide (permanent). It was also mentioned that the prison establishment will have two new programs: creating social patterns (12 prisoners) and preventing the relapse (28 prisoners). About the disciplinary aspect it was registered the delay in the instruction of the procedures. This circumstance was assumed by the direction. As told by the director of the prison establishment, measures were implemented in order to find a solution on this matter. A private conversation was held with some prisoners. Some of them, who were accommodated in the pavilions with worst conditions, complained themselves about living conditions (water infiltrations and temperature isolation). To sum up, the reality found in this prison establishment was satisfactory, however it is possible to improve in the following aspects: to close, as soon as possible, the pavilions whit the worst living conditions, to recover from the delay in the instruction of disciplinary procedures and to adopt measures that will help reduce the rate of early school leavers, declared by the directorate. • 40 |