In Romania, 37% of those incarcerated return to prison within a few years. A vicious cycle in which we punish, release, punish again - without learning anything.
What happens inside:
Time wasted in detention without activities
Zero education, zero preparation for freedom
Release without a job, without money, without a plan
Desperation → recidivism → new victims
✅ PFR programs
In our programs, only 15% recidivate (vs 37% nationally). The difference? We don't punish indefinitely. We prepare for reintegration.
What happens in our programs:
Constant psychological and spiritual counseling
Education and professional training
Family and community support
Concrete plan for release day
34
PRISON
PARTNER
+20.000
PRISONERS
annual
15%
relapse
vs (37%)
30+
years
experience
350+
volunteer
activity
6 pillars for real transformation
Psychological counseling
Psychological counseling
What we offer
One-on-one sessions with licensed psychologists for managing trauma, anger and anxiety. Group workshops for personal development.
Impact
Less violence inside prison, emotional preparation for life after release.
Spiritual, moral counseling
Spiritual, moral counseling
What we offer
Services, Bible study, moral discussion. Space for reflection and inner reconciliation.
Impact
90% of participants report less anxiety and improved behaviour.
The "Inmate's Journey" programme
Education and professional training
Education and professional training
What we offer
Vocational courses (crafts, IT, hospitality). Completing general schooling. Recognised certifications.
Impact
Leaving with a trade = real chances of employment = dramatically lower reoffending.
Employability up by 300%
Angel Network
Angel Network
What we offer
Inmates send gifts to their children. PFR returns photos. The essential emotional bond is kept alive.
Impact
The children feel their parent's love. Parents have a strong motivation to change.
15,000 gifts in 2025
Material support
Material support
What we offer
Donations of clothing, hygiene products, food. Packages for families in crisis. Connection to the Social Inclusion Centre.
Impact
Reduced tension caused by deprivation, concrete support for families.
Development programs
Development programs
What we offer
Performances, theatre, art, sport. Themed events and participation in community work.
Impact
Normality, lower stress, reconnection with humanity.
OFFICIAL PARTNERSHIP
Official partnership for real reintegration
In May 2025, Prison Fellowship Romania Foundation and the National Penitentiary Administration (ANP) renewed the protocol governing educational, social, and psychological activities.
ANP promotes PFR services to inmates
Extension of programs to new facilities
PFR provides accommodation and meals post-detention
Joint training for staff
Where we operate
34 partner prisons. The National Administration of Penitentiaries protocol allows national scaling.
South-West Oltenia Region
📍 Târgu-Jiu Penitentiary
📍 Drobeta Turnu Severin Penitentiary
📍 Craiova Penitentiary + Craiova Pelendava
North-West Region
📍 Gherla Penitentiary
📍 Bistrița Penitentiary
📍 Baia Mare Penitentiary
📍 Satu Mare Penitentiary
📍 Oradea Penitentiary
West Region
📍 Arad Penitentiary + External Section
📍 Timișoara Penitentiary
📍 Buziaș Correctional Facility
📍 Deva Penitentiary
Central Region
📍 Aiud Penitentiary
📍 Codlea Penitentiary
📍 Miercurea Ciuc Penitentiary
📍 Târgu-Mureș Penitentiary
South Muntenia Region
📍 Mioveni Penitentiary
📍 Găești Penitentiary
📍 Mărgineni Penitentiary
📍 Giurgiu Penitentiary
📍 Ploiești Penitentiary + Târgușorul Nou + Movila Vulpii + SE Moara Nouă
📍 Slobozia Penitentiary
Bucharest-Ilfov
📍 Rahova Prison
📍 Jilava Prison
North-East Region
📍 Bacău Penitentiary
📍 Târgu Ocna Detention Center
📍 Botoșani Penitentiary
📍 Iași Penitentiary
📍 Vaslui Penitentiary
South-East Region
📍 Focșani Penitentiary + Mândrești
📍 Galați Penitentiary
📍 Brăila Penitentiary + Tichilești Detention Centre
"In prison I took part in 'The Inmate's Journey'. It was the first time someone asked me 'Why do you think you ended up here?' and really listened. They didn't judge me — they helped me judge myself. Today I have a job as a mechanic and I talk to my son every week."
— Good, 34 years oldFormer inmate, program participant
"When I saw the photo of my son smiling with the schoolbag I sent him through the Network of Angels... I cried. I realised I can be a good father, even from here. Now I take part in every programme. For him, I want to be someone different when I get out."
— John, 38 years oldFather, inmate in the program
Building a better society
Every recovered person means a family saved and one less victim in the future. More victims, or more real second chances?
