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Introduction and Recent News

Chartered in 2003, Prison Fellowship Germany strives for the advancement of biblical standards of justice. With the assistance of over 40 dedicated volunteers, PF Germany organises vocational training, restorative justice and educational programmes for prisoners, ex-prisoners, and their families. PF Germany has been extremely successful in helping juveniles lead more positive, Christian lifestyles. In PF's Seehaus alternative prison unit, located in a 400-year-old farmhouse in Leonberg, Germany, volunteer families live with juvenile offenders helping them to take responsibility for their lives and behaviour. Minister of Justice Ulrich Goll said, “Seehaus is a trend-setting model for the inner security of the state, for peaceful society, and the integration of young men in the state and in the community.”

Other News

Update from PF Germany

In September, PF Germany celebrated the 8th anniversary for its Seehaus Leonberg programme for young offenders aged 14 to 23. Close to 1000 people attended the “Day of the Offender 2011” event with representatives from both the Roman Catholic and Lutheran churches speaking. Other speakers included the previous and current Justice Ministers of Baden Wurttemberg state, the Mayor of Leonberg and a national television presenter.

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Sycamore Tree Project® launched in Germany

In June 2011, PF Germany ran its first Sycamore Tree Project® (STP) in its juvenile offender programme in Seehaus Leonberg.

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Renovating Lives and Buildings

For a small group of young offenders in Germany, rehabilitation means a work trip to Romania. Three years ago, these men opted to take part in PF Germany’s alternative prison unit, Seehaus Youth Farm, rather than spending two to three years in prison for their minor offences.

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PF Germany Celebrates 5 Years of Prisma

On 14 September, an estimated 1,000 people participated in the five year anniversary celebration of the Prisma programme at Youth Farm Seehaus. Various speakers praised the work of Prisma including the mayor of Leonberg and the department chief from the Ministry of Justice in Baden- Wuerttemberg State.

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National Celebration Recognizes PF Germany’s Prisma Programme

On 22 September, around 700 people gathered at Seehaus Leonberg, the farm site of PF Germany’s alternative to prison programme for young offenders called PRISMA. The gathering was a part of the ‘Germany Land of Ideas’ celebration highlighting 365 buisness, projects, institutions, etc as landmarks of inventiveness and creativity in Germany. One landmark is recognised each day of the year.

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Mailing Address

Seehaus 1
Leonberg, 71229 Germany

Affiliate Details

  • Executive Director: Tobias Merckle
  • Board Chairperson: Christian Grewing

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