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Massnahmenzentrum Uitikon
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Background
The Massnahmenzentrum Uitikon (MZU), also known as the Uitikon Correctional Center, is a specialized correctional facility for male juvenile and young adult offenders aged 16 to 25 years, located in Uitikon, Canton of Zurich, Switzerland. The facility operates under Switzerland's rehabilitative justice system, focusing on education, vocational training, and therapy rather than punishment alone.
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Facility profile
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Region
Uitikon Waldegg
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Death-row facility
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Practical info
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Known issues
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Contact & address
100 Zürcherstrasse, Uitikon Waldegg 8142
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Sources
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- Wikidata (Q64520759)
- Wikipedia
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APA
World Prisons. (2026). Massnahmenzentrum Uitikon. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from https://worldprisons.com/prisons/massnahmenzentrum-uitikon
Chicago
"Massnahmenzentrum Uitikon." World Prisons. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://worldprisons.com/prisons/massnahmenzentrum-uitikon.
BibTeX
@misc{worldprisons-massnahmenzentrum-uitikon,
author = {{World Prisons}},
title = {Massnahmenzentrum Uitikon},
year = {2026},
url = {https://worldprisons.com/prisons/massnahmenzentrum-uitikon},
urldate = {2026-07-21}
}