Medalla al Mérito Social Penitenciario

The Medal for Penitentiary Social Merit [Medalla al Mérito Social Penitenciario] is a Spanish civil decoration intended to reward institutions, corporations, foundations, associations and companies (both public and private) and, where applicable, individuals who have distinguished themselves by carrying out significant activities in collaboration with the Spanish prison administration. It is governed by Royal Decree 190/1996 of 9 February, approving the Prison Regulations.