A pilot program at the Kleinschalige Voorziening Middelburg (KVM) demonstrates encouraging outcomes by allowing inmates to engage in work and studies while serving time. Conducted within an open facility without traditional prison barriers, the initiative aims to reduce recidivism. With supporting testimonies from staff and inmates, the program has successfully helped offenders maintain their jobs and family connections. As the pilot concludes, calls for a legal framework to continue this approach gain momentum, highlighting its cost-effectiveness compared to conventional detention.