Seehaus juvenile institution study examines child-friendly justice

A case study of the Seehaus juvenile correctional institution in Leonberg, Germany, examines how organizational structures impact the implementation of child-friendly justice. The research analyzes how the facility balances institutional routines with pedagogical goals such as participation, reflection, and resocialization.

Findings indicate that while the institution supports child-friendly principles through specialized staff, vocational training, and controlled external contact, certain institutional limitations remain. These constraints include conditional access to community life, restricted educational pathways, and limitations on religious practice.