Zakład Karny w Gdańsku-Przeróbce, Correctional facility in Przeróbka district, Gdańsk, Poland.
The correctional facility in Przeróbka is a prison with seven sections, including five semi-open units for first-time offenders and young inmates, plus two open units. It operates programs focused on rehabilitation with specialized therapeutic support for people with alcohol dependencies in a dedicated department.
The facility was founded on August 4, 1970, by the Central Board of Correctional Facilities and transferred to the Prison Service on September 3 of that year. A specialized therapeutic department for people with alcohol dependencies was established in 1998, reflecting the institution's evolution to meet rehabilitation needs.
The rehabilitation programs focus on first-time offenders, incorporating therapeutic support for inmates with alcohol dependencies through a specialized department established in 1998.
Visits are permitted on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays between 8 AM and 3:15 PM, with advance appointments required at least one day before your visit. It is best to contact the facility directly beforehand to confirm access requirements and any visitor guidelines.
The facility sits on the grounds of a former railway yard, showing how industrial land was converted into a modern correctional center. With space for about 620 inmates, this location demonstrates creative reuse of existing urban space that might otherwise have remained abandoned.
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