◯Rehabilitation Facilities for Recidivism Prevention

In Prout Village, rather than prisons, facilities are established for the prevention of recidivism. Depending on the number of crimes, if few, a single facility is operated jointly with surrounding municipalities. Management is conducted on a rotating basis by residents.

Although it can be seen as a punishment in the sense that one cannot leave for a set period, the primary goal is to sever bad relationships if they exist and provide ample time for self-reflection in solitude. It aims to habitualize introspection and enable immediate awareness when thoughts arise. Human behavior is fundamentally linked to past memories; life experiences become memories, which manifest as spontaneous thoughts, unconsciously integrating with these thoughts, becoming emotional, and leading to violence or crimes through emotional reactions.

For example, a person who grew up without sufficient parental love may unconsciously engage in delinquency or hurt others to attract attention. Someone who has been severely betrayed in the past might develop trauma, leading to a tendency to distrust others unconsciously, preventing the formation of healthy relationships. Those who have experienced abuse may unconsciously perpetrate the same violence on others. Individuals who have once experienced the pleasure of drugs are reminded of the taste and may seek it out again.

The issue is that when there is a psychological wound, the same behaviors can be repeated many times. Even if one is arrested and punished, if the emotional scars remain, the same thoughts might resurface, leading to a high possibility of repeating the same crimes. It takes time to cultivate self-control and prevent relapse. Therefore, the duration of stay varies depending on the crime committed.

    Thus, for healing and therapy, activities are conducted that allow one to become no-mind through leisurely movements. These include meditation, yoga, Tai Chi, transcribing scriptures, creating art, gardening, and reading. Leisurely movements help maintain a mental buffer, making it easier to be no-mind. Intense activities, by contrast, require so much focus that they leave no room for mindfulness, diverting from the intended purpose.

Furthermore, activities where a third party simply listens intently to the perpetrator's life experiences and thoughts are also conducted. If the victim consents, opportunities for dialogue with the perpetrator are created, and writing apology letters is also practiced.

Moreover, to enhance a sense of self-worth by feeling useful to others, those who can offer knowledge or skills may teach them to outsiders through classes, depending on their behavior within the facility.

Internet use is prohibited within the facility to ensure time is dedicated to inner reflection.

    From a community-wide perspective, isolating and treating offenders for a period is aimed at eliminating crime altogether, contributing to overall peace.