How Much the New Juvenile Prison in Vienna-Simmering Cost

This information comes from the response to a parliamentary inquiry by Justice Minister Anna Sporrer (SPÖ). The JA made headlines after major construction work was required during ongoing operations and external individuals attempted to contact inmates.

The parliamentary inquiry was submitted in May by National Council member Christian Lausch (FPÖ). In response to the question about which structural defects or repair works have been documented since the opening of the new JA, the answer from last Friday stated that "only defects in the area of the wet cells have been documented." Their rectification is already "well advanced and is expected to be completed during the summer of 2025."

"Security Partnership" with Other Correctional Facilities

Sporrer also stated in the response that the General Directorate for the Prison System and the Execution of Custodial Measures and the JA Simmering, as well as the affiliated JA Münnichplatz, had "immediately" exchanged information following the incidents. A "security partnership" with representatives of other correctional facilities was also established to ensure quality. This is "regulation-wise provided" for new correctional facilities.

The questions regarding the number of security-related incidents - including those by external parties - were not answered, as this would entail an "unreasonably high administrative burden." Sporrer also did not provide information on further security measures such as video surveillance or the number of correctional officers per shift for "security-related reasons."

New Youth Prison in Vienna-Simmering: Ten Full-Time Positions Planned

In total, ten full-time positions are planned for the new youth prison in Vienna-Simmering. According to the inquiry response, the head of the Educational Service is currently filled, and a position for the head of the Social Service is currently advertised. Regarding the head of the Psychological Service, there will be a "planned transfer of the position from another department."

The JA Münnichplatz is expected to commence full operations in the coming November, as stated at the end of May. At that time, 15 inmates aged between 15 and 17 were housed there, supervised by 34 staff members - including 23 executive officers. Ultimately, the prison is expected to accommodate 72 exclusively male youths between 14 and 18 years old, offering them educational opportunities and providing jobs for 60 executive officers, as mentioned at a media event.

(APA/Red)

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