In their reply to our preliminary report, the management of ZVI Logatec explained: “The interior equipment in educational groups is 23 years old; it cannot be expected to be in a different shape with such aggressive adolescents. Polishing and painting such dilapidated equipment is meaningless. We have been asking for funds for years, but so far unsuccessfully. Difficult adolescents would undoubtedly have a better attitude to new equipment than they have to the currently worn-out equipment. We are currently applying to a tender of the Ministry to obtain earmarked funds, which will also include floor coverings in rooms and interior equipment.” The NPM proposed that ZVI Logatec obtain new mattresses. In their reply to our preliminary report, the management of ZVI Logatec explained: “When assessing the condition of mattresses, we can state that all mattresses were replaced in the last two years. The covers of mattresses are removed arbitrarily by adolescents, despite the childcare workers’ instructions and the fact that such conduct is not permitted. In this way, the mattresses get dirty faster and are also destroyed.” The NPM proposed that ZVI Logatec urgently arrange a suitable temperature in sleeping and communal areas where the adolescents spend their time. In their reply to our preliminary report, the management of ZVI Logatec explained: “You also mentioned cold rooms. It is true that we are saving because we spend a lot of money on heating; the institution has not been functionally insulated since its establishment, and austerity measures are necessary. I must add that none of the adolescents or the adults have fallen ill due to the temperatures. All windows and doors in all educational groups were replaced three years ago; the windows are properly sealed; they only need to be closed. In spite of constant warnings, the adolescents do not contribute to maintaining the temperature.” The NPM proposed that ZVI Logatec arrange the status of a triple room in a way that reflects the actual circumstances. The room should be equipped in a suitable manner to enable the accommodation of three persons, or its intended use should be formally changed into a double room. In their reply to the preliminary report, the management of ZVI Logatec explained that the headteacher would send a proposal to the MIZŠ to reduce the capacity of the Rdeča kljuka residential group by one resident, in which case the intended use of the room from a triple to a double room would be changed formally. The NPM recommended that VIZ Smlednik maintain suitable temperatures in all rooms. In their reply to the preliminary report, the management of VIZ Smlednik explained: “The windows in all four residential groups were replaced during the autumn holidays, which will contribute significantly to maintaining a constant and higher temperature in individual groups.” The NPM recommended that the staff in the Ježek residential group (VIZ Smlednik) consider minor changes regarding the equipment and decoration of premises in order to create a more homely feeling and a sense of belonging for the adolescents, resulting in better motivation to maintain order and cleanliness. In their reply to our preliminary report, the management of VIZ Smlednik explained: “Regarding the arrangement of premises in the residential group, the staff, while guided and supported by the headteacher, will try to adjust the environment in the residential group more to the wishes and needs of the adolescents. Let us mention the fact that the adolescents today find it difficult to clean their own rooms, let alone get actively involved in cleaning communal areas. Nevertheless, we have quite a lot of reserve and manoeuvring space in this field.” The NPM proposed that MD Jarše replace the obsolete equipment in the production school in accordance with its financial capacities. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE NPM IN 2016 NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM UNDER THE OPTIONAL PROTOCOL TO THE UN CONVENTION AGAINST TORTURE AND OTHER CRUEL, INHUMAN OR DEGRADING TREATMENT OR PUNISHMENT 95