Youth detention center Göppingen
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Surname | Youth detention center Göppingen |
Detention places | 40 |
In the youth arrest institution Göppingen is juvenile detention enforced. It is an institution of the state of Baden-Württemberg and is located in Göppingen .
History of the building
The building was erected in the second half of the 16th century. It served as the stables of Göppingen Castle . The portals of the building have pointed arches, which suggests Gothic influences. In 1782 it escaped destruction by a city fire, which almost completely destroyed the rest of Göppingen.
Jurisdiction
Male and female persons between the ages of 14 and 24 are serving their youth arrest in the youth detention center in Göppingen. This can take the form of leisure arrest (on weekends), short arrest (up to four days also during the week) or permanent arrest (one to four weeks). The local jurisdiction results from the enforcement plan for the state of Baden-Württemberg.
care, support
In addition to the prison officers, volunteer teachers and social workers, including three sports teachers, an art therapist and a carpenter, are available for supervision. External contacts also take care of the inmates, for example for career or addiction advice.
Capacity and accommodation
The institution can accommodate a maximum of 40 people. Usually two to three people have to share a cell. In times of greater utilization (because of the leisure arrest, especially on weekends), a higher cell occupancy may be necessary.
leisure
In their free time, detainees can pursue various activities. They can use the small library or do sports. The institution has a small sports hall with table tennis tables and other equipment, as well as a small outdoor playing field.
job
The duty to work relates to the maintenance of cleanliness and order in one's own cell, but also on the entire site. In addition, the inmates can be used to work in the kitchen.
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Coordinates: 48 ° 42 ′ 17.9 ″ N , 9 ° 39 ′ 8.5 ″ E