Week #8 - Principles for Danish Prison and Prohbation

Question 1

What is the main purpose of prison and prohabation work in denmark?

Answer 1

• Main purpose of prison and probation work

o To contribute to reducing criminality

Question 2

What are the requirements in Danish prisons and prohbation?

Answer 2

•	1. Human worth
•	2. NON-ENCROACHMENT
o	
Prison and probation work shall not place more restrictions on offenders than follow from legislation and the implementation of the sanction.
•	3. ENFORCEMENT OF LAW

•	4. SENSE OF JUSTICE
•	Primary task
o	The implementation of the sanction

Question 3

What are the principles of Danish prisons and prohbations?

Answer 3

1. Normalization
2. Openess
3. Exercise of Responsibility
4. Security
5. Least possible intervention
6. Optimum use of resources