| Penitentiary Principles Act (Penitentiaire beginselenwet) | All prison staff members follow training courses. Training includes aggression regulation, detection of psychiatric disorders and in taking action to achieve de-escalation. These courses are part of the compulsory basic training. Some are repeated every year, others every two years. In every penitentiary institution, detainees are screened upon arrival. During this screening an assessment will be made whether there is a risk for fellow detainees or for self-destructive behaviour. Each cell is equipped with an intercom system through which the detainee can contact a prison officer 24 hours a
day. |