Correctional institutions The emphasis is on curing them and improving their lives. The requirements for ordering measures under Section 22 of the Austrian Criminal Code include a connection between the person’s dependency and the crime committed and a positive risk assessment. Placements pursuant to Section 22 of the Austrian Criminal Code are primarily made in the specialised Vienna-Favoriten correctional institution. In addition, there are special wards for drug offenders who require treatment in some correctional institutions, such as Innsbruck correctional institution. However, these wards are often not reserved for persons placed pursuant to Section 22 of the Austrian Criminal Code. The majority of the detainees in such wards requested admission and therapy there voluntarily under Section 68a of the Penitentiary System Act (Strafvollzugsgesetz). This is also the case for Innsbruck correctional institution. The ward for drug offenders who require treatment is on the ground floor of Innsbruck correctional institution in a section that is separated from the main building. It is operated as a residential group. The annexe was constructed in 2005. Its furnishings meet the requirements of a modern penal system. The ten single cells are bright, have large windows and furnishings that meet current standards. Likewise, the communal rooms, kitchen and eating areas have large windows or French doors. Another positive factor is that the ward is connected to an exercise yard, which is open until 10 p.m. The outdoor installation is green and well cared for. In the spring, the inmates plant vegetables in raised bed gardening. Good setting A multidisciplinary team is responsible for the care of the detainees. It consists of personnel from the psychological and social services, a prison guard and a psychotherapist. The NPM gave positive feedback regarding the concept and the therapeutic offerings. However, the ward unfortunately has a very limited capacity. Most of the addicted persons are held in the main building and do not receive comparably intensive therapeutic treatment. Ward is too small It is also worthy of criticism that women and juveniles are in a significantly disadvantaged position. There is no institutionalised treatment concept for either group. The forensic ward at Innsbruck correctional institution is only open to male adults. Addicted female and juvenile persons cannot be admitted there. Discrimination against women and juveniles Work and employment are a significant part of the daily structure of addicted inmates. This includes participation in educational and training offerings. Operational structures must be oriented towards the special needs of addicted persons. Discrimination in access to work The NPM observed with approval that all persons on the ward for drug offenders who require treatment are assigned work. In addition to the therapeutic aspect, 121