mendation that the area of the patient room (which also includes a bathroom) be equipped in way that enables the accommodation of residents with physical impairments (e.g. after injuries) was also realised. The relevant area is now equipped with suitable handles in the shower and near the toilet. The recommendation regarding more detailed keeping of residents’ personal files was also realised as we noted that the personal files are now kept in a transparent manner and enable an overview of the resident’s progress during their stay at the facility. The majority of recommendations referred to the living conditions (20), discussion and forms of work (six), staff and food (two), and one recommendation dealt with the activities, legal protection and complaint channels, and health care. We particularly noted that the space and architecture of buildings such as those of Radeče Juvenile Correctional Facility have a significant impact on the results of rehabilitation and reintegration of minors. The principle of the so-called normative architectural design arising from the need for a suitable security and simultaneous support environment which does not dehumanise contributes to the better wellbeing of minors, reduced recidivism, better mental health and more successful social rehabilitation. Spatial openness, colour schemes, suitable decoration, light and airiness that generate an impression of an open space reduce the feelings of confinement and restriction of movement reported by the minors who spoke to us. Suitable rooms not only contribute to the minors being more respectful towards their rooms and the programme, but also convey to them that they are accommodated in an institution that takes them seriously and is respectful towards them. Suitable sources of natural light may contribute to reducing the feeling of depression and hopelessness in minors, and appropriate quieter acoustics of the rooms may significantly reduce stress and violence. Rooms that enable adjustment of the furniture and personalisation also contribute to better rehabilitation. Rooms intended for visiting and counselling work with minors and their family members must be welcoming for the families and minors. Rooms in Radeče Juvenile Correctional Facility would thus have to reflect the principle to create a normalised environment that does not expose minors to repeated traumatisation, while particularly paying attention to the fact that minors with com59 2.6 VISIT TO JUVENILE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY We determined that certain recommendations from previous visits were not observed consistently enough or the deficiencies were eliminated after the NPM’s visit, but they reappeared at a later time. During our past visits, we recommended several times that teachers in workshops where the residents work or perform their practice be more consistently careful so that injuries or the destruction of equipment in changing rooms does not occur. Although we have repeated this recommendation and we were assured on one of the previous visits that the teachers in workshops received special instructions to regularly check the condition of changing rooms and toilets, they have clearly not complied with them. On the occasion of this visit, toilet doors of the toilets in the changing rooms (with the exception of one) were again removed and also covered in graffiti and partly damaged. In this regard, the URSIKS explained that the management of Radeče Juvenile Correctional Facility immediately began repairing toilets in workshops. Broken door hinges and damaged door handles were replaced or repaired. The teachers in workshops began examining premises more consistently in order for them to remain in proper condition.