TBDWBAJ at Justizvollzugsanstalten Hindelbank

Project realisation Hindelbank
February – March 2007

Justizvollzugsanstalten Hindelbank, Von Erlachweg 2, 3324 Hindelbank, Switzerland

Hindelbank Prison is located in Switzerland and is the only prison designated entirely for female inmates in the German-speaking region of Switzerland.

Prison Management during Project Realisation

Director: Heimoz Marianne
Deputy Director: Annette Keller

Since 2011, Annette Keller served as the director of JVA Hindelbank until 2023, when Andrea Wechlin took over this position.

General Information - Hindelbank Prison

The facility offers 107 places, including an external housing group, and accommodates women from approximately 25 different nations. JVA Hindelbank can accept mothers with young children on a limited basis.

The JVA Hindelbank functions as a correctional facility focusing on the enforcement of penalties and measures in both closed and open environments. The women assigned to the facility live in residential groups and engage in various work areas during weekdays. Additionally, meaningful educational and recreational opportunities are provided to enhance their personal development.

The time spent at Hindelbank aims to prepare the women for successful reintegration into society, enabling them to lead a law-abiding and responsible life after their release.

Safety and security are ensured around the clock within and outside the facility. Multiple security personnel are always on duty, and canine units are deployed at night. The premises are fenced and monitored by surveillance cameras, while modern security technology allows for quick intervention in emergencies.