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On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, a workshop focused on mental well-being for women in prison will take place at Kuřim Prison. The workshop is titled: “The Power of Inner Calm in a Tense Environment – How to Stay Calm When Chaos Is All Around.” Participants will learn techniques to manage stress, work with emotions, and strengthen their inner balance. The workshop will be led by Mgr. Iva Barnincová  from the LBM Institute , whose experience in mental health and psychosocial su

On November 3, 2025, a barber course was launched in Všehrdy Prison for five participants. The course is part of the project VOL Comprehensive Employment Program  (Reg. No.: CZ.03.01.01/00/24_078/0005026), funded by the European Social Fund  and the state budget of the Czech Republic  under the Operational Programme Employment Plus . The project is implemented by VOLONTÉ CZECH, o.p.s.  in cooperation with prisons across the country. The course opening was attended by staff of

On 23 October 2025, an expert workshop was held at Světlá nad Sázavou Prison, bringing together representatives of prisons, child protection authorities (OSPOD), children’s homes and other professionals at one table. Together, we shared experience and identified what is most lacking in the system of support for children whose parents are serving a prison sentence.  The meeting showed clearly that connecting practice across institutions makes sense. The exchange of experience

Interview with JUDr. Ladislava Steinichová. JUDr. Ladislava Steinichová talks about her path to law, which began during the era of normalization, when her interest in psychology and sociology gave way to a decision to study at the Faculty of Law. In the interview, she describes how she helped shape the modern Czech framework for employment and why she calls the “Employment Act” her “third child.” She also opens the topic of making law understandable in everyday practice and h

On November 3, 2025 , we co-hosted a professional roundtable in collaboration with the League of Open Men (Liga otevřených mužů, LOM) at their headquarters in Prague’s Holešovice district. The event marked the launch of the VOL Bez násilí  project (Reg. No. CZ.03.02.01/00/24_069/0004882), co-funded by the European Social Fund and the state budget through the Operational Programme Employment Plus. The roundtable brought together educators, social workers, and specialist staff

On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, a discussion on responsibility and reintegration into everyday life will take place at Prague-Ruzyně Prison, in the Řepy facility for convicted women. The event is organized by VOLONTÉ as part of the project VOL – Staying Free  (reg. no. CZ.03.02.01/00/22_043/0001489), which focuses on supporting incarcerated individuals as they prepare to return to society. The discussion will be led by a professional lecturer and a peer consultant – a person wh

As part of the implemented project VOL Rozvoj NNO  (reg. no. CZ.03.01.02/00/22_011/0000284) there is an emphasis on equal opportunities and a gender‑sensitive approach. All employees regularly participate in training that prepares them for effective communication and work, taking these aspects into account. Employees of VOLONTÉ also completed the training Professional Seniority , led by our accredited internal trainers Mgr. Tina Chlupáčová, MBA  and Mgr. Lukáš Salivar . Nine

On Tuesday, October 14, 2025 , a professional training course accredited by the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs  was held at Světlá nad Sázavou Prison . The course, titled “System of Care in the Context of Addiction After Imprisonment” , was intended for prison staff and focused on supporting clients affected by addiction-related behavior. The training was part of VOLONTÉ’s specialized programme for employees of the Czech Prison Service (VS ČR)  who encounter clients st

We help people with low qualifications find a place in the labor market again. Through cooperation with companies and individualized support, new opportunities and real chances for change arise. Project VOL Employment II (No. CZ.03.01.01/00/22_032/0001122) focuses on supporting low‑qualified individuals who seek employment. Its main goal is to increase their chances of finding a job, strengthen work habits, and facilitate their social inclusion. Comprehensive Support for Part

VOLONTÉ is launching another of its retraining courses inside prisons. Starting Sunday, 12 October 2025 , a new Digital Literacy  course...