ABSTRACT
Slovenia, with one of the lowest incarceration rates of European countries, has a long history of developing treatment programmes for offenders. This tradition is mirrored in actual resettlement programmes in prisons, the importance of different modes of transition and release, the role of family and social networks. This chapter systematically deals with various dimensions of offender treatment, socio-therapeutic orientation after release and resettlement within the Slovenian prison system, including the parole and probation perspective. It gives an overview of resettlement concepts, including the preparation for release inside prison, early/conditional release, post-release and cooperation with other (local/state-level) stakeholders. The conclusion focuses on the role of the offender, special treatment programmes and contemporary trends/challenges in the national context. The author highlights several positive examples (the system of benefits and regular contacts with family/wider social environment) as added value in the process of a successful reintegration.
