Social Reintegration from the Penal System: Commitment of Fundación Manantial
At Fundación Manantial, we recognise the critical importance of social reintegration for people with mental health disorders within the penal systems. Our primary objective is to prevent deprivation of liberty, actively promoting alternative measures and collaborating to care for those already deprived of their freedom.
Prevention and Early Intervention
We believe in the power of prevention and early intervention as key tools to prevent people with mental disorders from entering the penal system. We work tirelessly to identify and address their needs holistically, providing support and resources for a fulfilling and meaningful life in the community.
Specialised Services for Reintegration
Our services are specifically designed for maintenance and, when necessary, effective reintegration into the community. We focus on providing tools and skills to develop an autonomous and fulfilling life outside the penal system, including access to mental health services, employment, housing, education, and social support.
Adapting to Individual Needs
We adapt our programmes to each individual’s specific needs and abilities and offer personalised support to help them overcome obstacles and challenges.
Key Areas of Support in the Penal System
Escorting and Community Mediation
We offer care within prisons and escort the offenders on authorised temporary release and therapeutic leaves. With this, we aim to strengthen their link to the community resources and ensure all the necessary support for social reintegration.
Community Service
As an alternative measure to imprisonment, we encourage assigning activities of public utility focused on re-education and offering opportunities for personal development and contribution to the community.
Reincorporate Programme for Mental Health
We design personalised itineraries for social and labour market integration for people sentenced to prisons, improving their personal and professional skills and boosting their inclusion at work.
“Puente I Housing” Transitional Accommodation Programme
We provide temporary residential alternatives for those who do not have housing or need a stable place to obtain authorisation for prison leaves and temporary releases.
Information and Guidance Service
We provide free counselling on social and legal matters related to the judicial and penal systems, seeking alternatives to incarceration and ensuring adequate support.
Expanding Our Impact and Scope
Our commitment extends beyond direct services. We actively participate in forums and discussion platforms to advocate for public policies that recognise and address the special needs of people with mental health disorders within the penal system. We are dedicated to shaping systemic change, promoting a more humane and effective approach to mental health treatment in the criminal justice system
Good Practices in Legal Protection
Our “Code of Good Practice for the Exercise of Legal Protection Measures”, published in 2018, reflects our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement. This code is an open and participatory instrument to enrich our work and guide future legislative reforms.
Commitment of Fundación Manantial
At Fundación Manantial, we are dedicated to creating an environment where social reintegration is an accessible and effective reality for people with mental health conditions within the penal system. We strive to provide comprehensive and personalised support while respecting each individual’s dignity and rights.
