Number of clients in probationate at record high - this is how you benefit!

Number of clients in probationate at record high - this is how you benefit!

In 2024, the Neustart association recorded an unprecedented increase to client: inside in probation. More than 12,300 people were in care at the end of December, which corresponds to a sudden increase in 3.5 percent compared to the previous year. However, this positive development is not the result of increasing crime, but rather a reaction of the judiciary, which is increasingly relating to probation to prevent further crimes. "The courts now consider probation assistance as an effective measure," explains Alfred Kohlberger, managing director of Neustart, which is also evident in a decline in the legally binding convictions, as krone.at reported.

successful support and high satisfaction under client: inside

The decline in the convictions is reflected in the recent surveys of the supervised client: inside. Incredible 99 percent of those surveyed expressed a positive statement about the work of restart, and 93 percent reported on improving their lives through the support received. Kohlberger emphasizes that the assistance is eliminated factors that can lead to delinquency. Of the total of 12,300 clients: around 3,075 people were supervised by volunteers: inside, which underlines the civil society anchoring of the association's work. According to Kohlberger, this is "unique in Europe" and a crucial part of the association's social work.

restarting thus responds to the needs of the judiciary and society and offers comprehensive solutions for violence prevention. The association, which has been active since 1957 and has specialized in criminal aid, victim aid and prevention, represents an important link between the judiciary and social rehabilitation. With this successful strategy, a new company contributes to a safe society, as a survey in January 2025 shows that 72 percent of the respondents are convinced that the work of the association for social security continues to help strengthened. For more information about the work and the performance of restart, visit the Official website .