This project will enhance the cooperation and coherence between the criminal justice and social system through establishing a common educational system for inter-departmental training related to prison and post-prison care. It will support the establishment of a quality education system for persons dealing with inmates and offenders. The project will strengthen the sharing of information and knowledge between the judiciary, the Prison Service and the Probation and Mediation Service.
The project will include, inter alia, the following main activities:
- Training of staff focused on treatment of end beneficiaries, especially in the areas of addiction, employment, maintenance of family and social relationships,
- Training of staff focused on motivation, psycho-hygiene and conflict management,
- Study visits to gain experience and know-how in the area of common education and to share best practices not only in the area of education but in penitentiary and post-penitentiary care in general,
- Training of staff by Norwegian experts on topic of interconnection of the Prison Service and the Probation and Mediation Service within the Common Education System.