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Thorberg Prison (Daily Life and Environment 2012, by Valérie Chételat) - Swiss Press Award

Thorberg 1 Institution
Thorberg 1 Institution
Photo / Daily Life and Environment
2012

Thorberg Prison

Valérie Chételat

The Thorberg prison opened a 24-bed therapy unit for inmates on July 6, 2011. Switzerland lacks spaces for severely mentally disturbed, escape-risk offenders – the new therapy unit at Thorberg helps ease the pressure. Every cell is occupied from day one.

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Photo / Daily Life and Environment
2012

Valérie Chételat

The Thorberg prison opened a 24-bed therapy unit for inmates on July 6, 2011. Switzerland lacks spaces for severely mentally disturbed, escape-risk offenders – the new therapy unit at Thorberg helps ease the pressure. Every cell is occupied from day one.

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