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. Each cell is provided with an intercom system by which the prisoner can contact a prison officer 24 hours a day. Each penitentiary institution has its own Supervisory Committee nominated by the Minister of Justice and Security which, among other things, handles complaints lodged by prisoners. |