Closeness, love and family do not stop at prison walls. PSSARP shows how relationships can be maintained and strengthened during imprisonment - for more support, dignity and new opportunities after release. Three countries. One goal: to make affectivity visible as the key to resocialisation.
Even in prison, people remain partners, parents, children and relatives. Emotional relationships provide support, orientation and hope - especially in difficult phases of life. Those who can maintain and shape their relationships have a better chance of a life without committing new offences. Affectivity is therefore not a side issue, but an important component of successful resocialisation.
Affectivity describes the ability to feel and express emotions and to shape relationships. It includes affection, love, attachment, closeness, but also dealing with difficult emotions such as fear, loneliness or guilt. Particularly in prison, where freedom, partnership and family life are restricted, affectivity becomes a decisive resource: for the mental stability of prisoners, for the well-being of their families and for the chance of a successful new start after release.
Consortium
PSSARP brings together specialists from the fields of psychology, the penal system and education. Igor Vitale International (Italy) contributes psychological expertise on emotional reintegration. The Jilava Correctional Centre (Romania) shows how affective relationships can also be shaped in the prison system. Europe Unlimited (Germany) combines European project work with many years of experience in educational projects in the prison system. Together, we pool our knowledge to open up new paths for prisoners, their families and professionals in Europe.
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