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Marathon for Peace: the world's first inside a prison
Two editions (March 2019 and November 2022) in which incarcerated people, victims, formerly incarcerated people, family members, professional marathon runners, and judicial officials ran together. Overseen by the Marathon Runners Federation. A third edition is in preparation.
Juan and Matera Gaucha: the folklore made from within
Juan arrived at Unidad Penal N°15 in Batán from a life in the countryside, unable to read or write. Today he hosts Matera Gaucha*, his folklore program on Cooperativa Liberté's radio station.
Punto de Paz: the world's first restaurant run by incarcerated people
Punto de Paz, inaugurated in 2022 at Unidad Penal N°15 in Batán, is the world's first restaurant managed entirely by incarcerated people, while also promoting restorative justice by bringing together victims and offenders in a space for encounter and healing.
Crime victims and incarcerated people shared the inauguration of the restaurant "Punto de Paz" in Liberté
The Restaurante Punto de Paz, managed by incarcerated people at the Batán prison, was inaugurated at a ceremony that brought together victims and authorities, promoting reconciliation and the strengthening of relationships between victims and incarcerated people in a space that also functions as a social reintegration workshop.