Prison Fellowship Czech Republic

Name

Prison Fellowship Czech Republic

Legal name

Mezinárodní vězeňské společenství z.s.

Website

https://mvs.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Justice Social Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Reentry, Rehabilitation & Reintegration Programs (Education, Vocational, Case Management) (BPAKANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Victim Services & Witness Assistance (Justice System) (BPAIAFAJ)

Keywords

• Prison rehabilitation services
• Restorative justice programs
• Prisoner family support
• Reentry mentoring services
• Criminal justice advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Praha

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual and group donations: MVS relies on donations from individuals and groups. Regular donations are particularly helpful for planning. Donors can give via bank transfer or through the darujme.cz portal.
2. Government and institutional grants: Partial funding comes from state sector subsidies and grants, including from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MPSV) for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Prison Fellowship Czech Republic (Mezinárodní vězeňské společenství z.s.) operates a portfolio of interconnected charitable social programs addressing the needs of crime victims, incarcerated individuals, their families (particularly children), and formerly incarcerated persons reintegrating into society. Services are delivered free of charge through volunteer networks, prison partnerships, and community centers across the Czech Republic.

Product overview

Mezinárodní vězeňské společenství z.s. (Prison Fellowship Czech Republic) is a non-profit organization operating a portfolio of interconnected social programs addressing the needs of crime victims, incarcerated individuals, their families (particularly children), and formerly incarcerated persons reintegrating into society. The programs are organized around five key areas: (1) support for victims through the Building Bridges restorative justice project; (2) comprehensive services for families and children of the convicted, including the Andělský kemp summer camp, Andělský klub weekly club, Andělský strom Christmas gift program, Den s dítětem family days, Dream Academy mentorship, Zpátky do školy school supply assistance, and counseling services; (3) services for the convicted including Vězňova cesta spiritual course, letter writing, and release preparation; (4) post-release support via the Mentoring program, Klub 2 Ryby community club, and food aid; and (5) educational initiatives including the APAC methodology, research on parenting in prisons, seminars, and the annual Koncert 5 Tváří Zdi awareness event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Building Bridges: Project of restorative justice bringing together unrelated victims and offenders for dialogue inside prisons.
• Andělský kemp
• Andělský klub
• Andělský strom
• Den s dítětem
• Dream Academy
• Příprava na propuštění
• Vězňova cesta
• Mentoring propuštěných
• Klub 2 Ryby

Products and services

• Andělský kemp (Angel Camp) Summer camp for children whose parents are incarcerated, providing a week of experiences, games, and companionship with trained volunteers, psychologists, and social workers. Nearly 80 children attended the free summer camp in 2025.
• Andělský klub (Angel Club) Weekly leisure club for children of incarcerated parents operating in Prague, Brno, and Česká Lípa, offering play, learning, crafting, outings, tutoring, and a safe environment for sharing.
• Andělský strom (Angel Tree) Christmas gift program that enables incarcerated parents to send gifts and personal letters to their children, maintaining family bonds during the holiday season. Served 2,890 children in 2025/2026 and 2,600 children in 2024/2025.
• Den s dítětem (Day with Child) Full-day family events held at prisons allowing children to spend quality time with their incarcerated parent through games, cooking, singing, and creative activities.
• Dream Academy Monthly motivational meetings for children of incarcerated parents featuring professional role models and mentors, designed to inspire dreams and future aspirations.
• Zpátky do školy (Back to School) Program providing school supplies (backpacks, notebooks, stationery) to children of incarcerated parents to prevent stigmatization and support educational engagement.
• Poradenství a péče o rodiny odsouzených (Counseling and Care for Families of the Convicted) Advisory and support services for families affected by incarceration, offering psychological and material assistance.
• Building Bridges Restorative justice project bringing together unrelated crime victims and offenders (6+6) for 8-week facilitated dialogue sessions within prisons to discuss responsibility, guilt, compensation, and forgiveness. The only program of its kind in the Czech Republic.
• Příprava na propuštění (Preparation for Release) Pre-release preparation program working with offenders monthly inside prisons, bringing in career counselors, financial advisors, social curators, and musicians, with each participant assigned a personal mentor.
• Vězňova cesta (Prisoner's Journey) 8-week course based on Christianity and restorative justice, using the Gospel of Mark to help offenders reflect on their crimes and accept responsibility. Part of Prison Fellowship International program.
• Dopisování s odsouzenými (Letter Writing with the Convicted) Correspondence service connecting volunteers with incarcerated individuals, providing information about life outside prison, practical advice, emotional support, and spiritual hope.
• Mentoring propuštěných (Released Persons Mentoring) Post-release mentoring program where personal mentors meet released individuals at the prison gates, assist with housing, accompany to offices, help find work and healthcare, and provide ongoing support. Operates across 8 prisons with 150 prisoners met monthly.
• Klub 2 Ryby (Club 2 Fish) Barrier-free club in Prague for people with criminal records and their mentors, meeting bi-weekly for shared dinners, prayer, and work on personal growth, debt repayment, and job finding, with food bank distribution.
• Potravinová pomoc propuštěným (Food Aid for the Released) Food assistance program providing supplies to help formerly incarcerated individuals establish themselves in society, in partnership with Food Bank Czech Republic.
• APAC (Advanced Prison Apostolic Communities) Brazilian methodology based on restorative justice and Christianity, operating small prison communities where inmates wear civilian clothes, work, and study with volunteer support. Implemented through the international APAC network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7 out of 10 released prisoners return to prison without support - MVS mentoring program aims to reduce this rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Prison Service of Czech Republic (Vězeňská služba ČR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMVS works directly with correctional facilities across Czech Republic to deliver programs including Building Bridges, Prisoner's Journey, letter writing, and mentoring inside prisons.
• Ministry of Justice Czech RepubliccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry that provides accreditation and partial funding for MVS programs, particularly the Building Bridges restorative justice program.
• Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MPSV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing two-year grant for mentoring program supporting released prisoners.
• Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean network of organizations working with children of imprisoned parents. MVS is a member and participates in annual conferences and initiatives like Game with Mum and Dad.
• Masaryk University (Masarykova univerzita)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on first Czech research project 'Parenting Behind Bars' with Faculty of Social Studies, funded by Technology Agency of Czech Republic (TACR) under Program ETA.
• Probation and Mediation Service (Probační a mediační služba)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState organization working in criminal justice. MVS collaborates on restorative justice initiatives.
• Institute for Restorative Justice (Institut pro restorativní justice)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on restorative justice practices and the Restorative Platform mapping restorative justice implementation in Czech Republic.
• Prison Fellowship International (PFI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal network of Christian organizations working in criminal justice. MVS has been part of PFI for 15 years. MVS implements PFI's Prisoner's Journey program and participates in international forums.
• Association of Organizations for Victims of Crimes (AOOV)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on victim support and restorative justice programs.
• Czech Gerontological SocietyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on support services for elderly prisoners.
• Food Bank Czech Republic (Potravinová banka)minorOthersProvides food supplies for distribution to released individuals and families in need through MVS programs.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• European Forum for Restorative Justice: European network promoting restorative justice policy and practice across member states, including Czech Republic via the Institute for Restorative Justice (one of MVS's partners). Comparable as the continental-level counterpart shaping the restorative justice landscape MVS operates within.

Direct peers

• Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE): European network of organizations supporting children with imprisoned parents, of which MVS is a member. Comparable as a peer in the same children-of-prisoners niche operating across multiple European countries (MVS leads Game with Mum and Dad initiative within COPE).
• NACRO (National Association for the Care and Resettlement of Offenders): UK charity providing resettlement, mentoring, and rehabilitation services to people in contact with the criminal justice system. Comparable to MVS's Mentoring propuštěných programme in providing structured post-release support to reduce reoffending.
• Center for Justice Innovation: UK/US organization that designs and delivers restorative justice programmes (victim-offender mediation, family group conferencing) inside prisons and communities. Directly comparable to MVS's Building Bridges programme in operating victim-offender dialogue inside correctional facilities.
• APAC (Associação de Proteção e Assistência aos Condenados): Brazilian originator of the APAC restorative justice methodology that MVS implements in Czech Republic. Comparable as the methodology source organization running prison communities with civilian dress, work, and study - the same model MVS delivers locally.
• Prison Fellowship (UK): UK affiliate of the global Prison Fellowship network, running the Sycamore Tree victim-offender restorative justice programme and Angel Tree inside prisons. Directly comparable as a national PF affiliate delivering faith-based rehabilitation, family support, and reentry services in prisons.

Broad incumbents

• Howard League for Penal Reform: UK penal reform charity advocating for less reoffending, safer communities, and reduced imprisonment. Comparable as a broader reform-focused organization working alongside, but with different remit than, MVS's direct service delivery approach.
• Prison Fellowship International: The global parent network that MVS has been affiliated with for 15 years. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing shared methodology (Prisoner's Journey, Angel Tree, Sycamore Tree), training, and brand across 100+ national affiliates worldwide.

Emerging players

• Restorative Justice Council (UK): UK independent body setting standards and accrediting practitioners in restorative justice practice. Comparable as a peer shaping the professional standards and accreditation framework within which restorative justice providers like MVS's Building Bridges operate.
• Televerde: US/global organization providing career training and reentry employment support for formerly incarcerated women, with operations in Czech Republic and Europe. Comparable as an emerging player delivering structured reentry employment pathways similar to MVS's Klub 2 Ryby and Mentoring propuštěných.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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