Colloquium Sport in Prison 2013

Colloquium ‘Sport in Prison’

Bound by prisonfree in sport!

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Flemish Parliament, March 13 2013

“One of the points in my Policy Plan, is to get as many people as possible moving.

Wherever they may be.”

Philippe Muyters ( Flemish Minister of Sport )

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“Re-developping social skills and competences through sport, helps

prisoners in achieving a better starting position in society and on

the employment market.”

Philippe Muyters ( Flemish Minister of Sport )


“ We are proud of where we are after 10 years , with ‘sport in

prison’.”

Kris Hermans ( Coördinator, De Rode Antraciet )


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“The position of our organisation is unique in Europe. No similar link between the sport and prison structures was

found…” Kris Hermans ( Coördinator, De Rode Antraciet )

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“De Rode Antraciet never acts on it’s own. We always combine forces with internal and

external partners. This is therefore a result of close collaboration.”

Kris Hermans ( Coördinator, De Rode Antraciet )



“The project ‘Prisoners on the move’ was óne of the preparatory actions

through which we wanted to find out if these kind of projects,

in the field of social inclusion, were to be supported in the future.”

Bart Ooijen ( European Commission, Sport Unit )



“We need to substantiate thoroughly, if we want to achieve more through sport

than just ‘have a break’. In the project ‘Prisoners on the move’

several good practices were identified.”




“ These preparatory actions support further innovation and development of sport projects,

in all European countries.”




“Everyone has an opinion on the fact that we should punish even harder.

But no one knows the exact lawsuit, or thinks about the purpose of the punishment.”

Walter Van Steenbrugge ( Lawyer )



“Initiatives as De Rode Antraciet are not well known.

Newspapers only want blood on the front page. We should re-educate the public opinion.”

Walter Van Steenbrugge ( Lawyer )



“ We should combine forces. Not only focus on sport in prison, but also on experiencing the joy of

practicing sport.”

Stijn Coppens ( Flemish Sport Administration )



“ Clubs highly appreciate projects as these. Through collaboration with the prisons and De Rode Antraciet, they obtain a new and positive

experience for themselves.”

Guido Populier ( Football+ Foundation )



“ De Rode Antraciet is an important partner in the field of culture and sport. We show people outside

the walls, what happens inside.”

Tinne Rombouts ( Flemish Member of Parliament, Mayor of Hoogstraten )



“ When I look at ‘Free to play’I get a positive image of the possibilities

inside the prisons. “

From our audience



“ Sport is the best drug to get rid of it! “

From our audience



“ We should focus on attracting new partners to develop the possibilities for doing sport

in between our walls. “

Hilde Verhoeven ( Directorate General Penal Institutions)


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