Prisoners’ Union – News and statements https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/ News and statements en Report of violence against two prisoners in Alytus prison https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/2026-03-20-alytus-prison/ https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/2026-03-20-alytus-prison/ Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:00:00 GMT The association has received reports that officers beat two prisoners in the cell-type unit. One was taken to hospital during the night. Prisoners’ Union joins the Supervisory Board of the Prison System https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/2025-03-supervisory-board/ https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/2025-03-supervisory-board/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT The Supervisory Board of the Prison System, set up by the Ministry of Justice, held its first meeting. The Prisoners’ Union is among its members. Our position on planned changes to prisoners’ phone call rules https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/2022-11-23-phone-calls/ https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/2022-11-23-phone-calls/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:00:00 GMT Contact with family is one of the most important factors in returning to society. Any restrictions must be justified and proportionate. NGO discussion: the role of NGOs and volunteers in reintegrating people with convictions https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/2022-01-19-reintegration-discussion/ https://kaliniusajunga.lt/en/news/2022-01-19-reintegration-discussion/ Wed, 19 Jan 2022 09:00:00 GMT A discussion among non-governmental organisations on helping people with convictions return to society and the role NGOs and volunteers can play.