Deteriorated residence designed for trainees
Improvements and Controversies at Baden-Württemberg's Prison Service Training Centers
Renovation works have been carried out at the training location Hohenhaslach, while the Training Center for Prison Service in Baden-Württemberg, with its branch offices in Hohenhaslach and Crailsheim, has seen an increase in budget from 735,000 euros in 2019 to around 1.3 million euros, with a planned increase to 1.4 million euros in 2026. The aim is to facilitate attractive further training offers.
However, there is a growing call for improvements in accommodation standards and technology at these facilities. Julia Goll, a representative for prison affairs in the FDP Baden-Württemberg, has criticized the outdated technology and the deplorable state of accommodation for trainees in the middle service at the Stuttgart-Stammheim training center.
In contrast, the training location Crailsheim, which went into operation in 2022, offers a modern, centrally located training and living environment. The Association of Prison Service Employees favors a central location in Stuttgart-Stammheim, but has also advocated for a building with standards similar to Crailsheim, which offers single rooms and Wi-Fi.
The Association of Prison Service Employees has emphasized the need for more appreciation for trainees in the prison service, not just for attracting employees, but also for retaining them. Michael Schwarz, state chairman of the Association of Prison Service Employees, has been advocating for centralization for decades.
The Ministry of Justice sees the goal of the state government as continuously improving working conditions and has referred to achievements already made, such as the increase in entry-level and top positions. However, concerns about the lack of applicants and the scarcity of funds for decentralized, voluntary further training remain.
Approximately 250 trainees complete their training at the Training Center each year. The Association of Prison Service Employees has called for a centralized training location for the prison service.
It is worth noting that while Stammheim Prison is historically known primarily for its high-security prison facility, Crailsheim has been linked with correctional training infrastructure. However, detailed current initiatives or direct comparisons are not available from the search results.
For authoritative review and comparison, official Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Justice and prison service publications, or direct statements from the relevant training center administrations, would be necessary. If you seek detailed updates on these facilities' accommodation or technology improvements, I recommend consulting official Baden-Württemberg government channels or prison service reports directly related to correctional training facilities.
