Rising figures: probation in Lower Austria reaches the highest level!

Rising figures: probation in Lower Austria reaches the highest level!

Neustart, Österreich - In December 2024, the number of clients in probation assistance achieved a sad record with over 12,300. Around 2,100 of them are under care in Lower Austria alone, which means an increase of eight percent compared to the previous year. This was reported by the restart organization, which in addition to the probation assistance also devotes itself to victim aid and prevention. This trend is remarkable because the number of final convicts in Austria is declining overall. Alexander Grohs, head of restart Lower Austria, explained that this clarifies both the need for re -socialization work and reflects the trust of the judiciary in the effectiveness of its measures.

increasing need for re -socialization

The growth of probation assistance has been recorded by a total of 13 percent across Austria over the past ten years, while it is even 15 percent in Lower Austria. Grohs emphasized that individual care is necessary to prevent relapses. According to the information from restart, 93 percent of the supported people reported positive changes in their lives through this help. At a time when society is increasingly dependent on effective re-socialization measures, this increase shows that the efforts of the organization are of great benefits, as well as neustart.at

The need for comprehensive resources is becoming increasingly clear. Grohs believes that investments in probation for society are ultimately profitable, since long -term relapses and associated costs can be avoided. The intensive examination of the backgrounds of the offenses is the focus of the work of the employees of the restart, which underpins the effectiveness of their measures, as in a report on