| Federal Prison Act (Strafvollzugsgesetz), Model State Prison Act (Musterentwurf zum Landesstrafvollzugsgesetz), Federal States' Prison Acts | It is the objective of criminal detention to enable the prisoner to lead a life without criminal offences in a socially responsible manner in the future. The prisoner should receive support and counselling in respect to his personal, economic and social matters before release. |
| Federal Prison Act (Strafvollzugsgesetz) | The prisoner should receive support and counselling in respect to his personal, economic and social matters before release. This counselling should include information on the responsible social services and they should be supported in finding work, housing and personal support after release. The prisoner should further receive an allowance from the prison for travel expenses and to bridge the first time after release, should the prisoner’s financial means not suffice. Work, work-therapeutical activities, vocational training and education primarily aim to transfer, maintain or promote skills for a work placement after release. |
| Federal State Level Acts | Each federal state has its own rules e.g., work being mandatory or not. |