Products from the jail: How prisoners are creative and successful!

Products from the jail: How prisoners are creative and successful!

In North Rhine-Westphalia, the online shop "Knastladen.de" has products from 28 correctional facilities in its range, including the questionable "thermo maker Kaffein" from the JVA Hamm. This product, which was offered for 11 euros, showed a design with blood that runs down from the edge and the inscription "My blood group caffeine". After only six days in the offer, the cup was removed due to concerns about double associations between blood and the prison. The decision was made after the Ministry of Justice and Health was pointed out to the possibility that the connection could be misinterpreted. Interestingly, there was no customer feedback on the mug before it was taken out of the range.

Overall, the online shop offers over 100 products, including "single-seat cushions" and "Nussknacki", which are also produced in various detention centers. Working in prisons is an essential part of the prison system. Inmates also earn a wage of 25.12 euros per day and receive twelve days off every year. You can spend or save the saved funds in a kiosk in prison. This regulation is intended to help prisoners gain experience and develop skills that are important for their future life outside of the walls.

The importance of re -socialization

The topic of re -socializing prisoners has become increasingly important in Germany. According to the Federal Constitutional Court, the previous remuneration of prisoners is unconstitutional. In the past, wages were often less than 2 euros per hour, which can significantly negatively influence the reintegration of the prisoners into society. The court therefore decided that an appropriate remuneration for the work of the prisoners is essential to improve their perspectives after dismissal.

In the various correctional facilities, prisoners work in areas such as carpentry, tailoring and similar workshops. For example, the JVA Werl produces animal needs, while JVA Remscheid specializes in shoe production. These diverse job opportunities are not only important for the personal development of the prisoners, but also for the appreciation of their work. Part of the income from the sale of the products flows into projects that support re -socialization.

variety of products and sales outlets

The online shop "Knastladen.de" is part of a wide range of cross-prisoner shops. These exist in almost every federal state where captured articles such as jewelry, handbags and garden furniture produce. Within the Santa Fu project from Hamburg, for example, a product range was developed that includes clothing, cookbooks and care products. These products have achieved a certain cult status in Hamburg and beyond. The aim of all projects is to provide recognition for their work performance and at the same time to prepare them for life after custody.