Prison education and training in Europe: current state-of-play and challenges

This report shows how education and training for prisoners helps reduce the social costs of crime and supports the rehabilitation of prisoners and their reintegration into society. It further provides an overview of key European policies and funding programs related to prison education and training, highlighting their added value and contribution to the development of innovative and new approaches to education provision in prisons. It then looks into the current ‘state-of-play’ with regard to provision in prisons across Europe, providing some concrete examples from individual Member States. The conclusions identify key elements for efficient and effective education and training provision in prisons as well as specific needs for further research on the complex interplay between education and criminal behaviour.

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