Reintegration of Prisoners
This project's parent organization is Schalke hilft! gGmbH
It operates in Germany
It uses Football (Soccer)
Entered the Sport for Peace and Social Justice Award
More about Reintegration of Prisoners
Employees and Legends (former players) of the FC Schalke 04 visit
prisoners in their correctional facilities up to five times in one year. The
project started in 2016. Since 2014 we also have participated in football
tournaments in prisons in the Netherlands. Furthermore, our Legends
have visited regional prisons and coached the prisoners regarding a
proper behavior to reintegrate them into society. In detail our coaches are
talking about sports and the impact of behaving as a team. This coaching
might help the prisoners to understand how to get back into society in an
easier way. In addition to that prisoners can join special training sessions
coached by the Legends. A regular football training offers chances to be
in a good shape to join grassroot football clubs. We also support prisons
with sport kits, so it is guaranteed that every is able to do sports in a
suitable dress.