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“KEYS” – Innovative models to integrate learning and working in adult prisons drafted. Facing the lack of resources, synergies with other projects should be sought for. It should also be looked for opportunities enhancing the motivation of prisoners to take actively part in education and training (eg through financial gratification, positive point of view and a positive way to socialize). In addition, it was pointed out that an innovative model of collaboration between educational and non-educational prison staff should be initiated. Moreover, in the context of the survey of demand, the need to integrate prison staff and decision makers into the development and implementation of innovative educational approaches was highlighted. The interview partners were therefore also asked for incentives to engage in measures like those planned in KEYS. Among other things, the following issues were mentioned: ‣ To keep them informed about the projects contents and aims and to confess them of the advantages they might take of the projects (“win-win-situation”) ‣ To invite them to meetings and other venues ‣ To ask them for their opinion, needs and wishes → following a participative approach ‣ To seek for synergies with other projects / provisions in order to minimize the resources to be spent ‣ But first of all: to actively involve decision makers both at the prison level and the justice administration level Based on the identification of successful practices in this regard, the results will be further elaborated and serve for the formulation of recommendations how to motivate and involve prison staff into educational innovations. In a next step, the various models to be developed and introduced into the participating prisons were systematised and allocated to the individual work packages. A common structure was developed for the presentation of the individual educational models, approaches and instruments providing information on the specific need that will be met and on the contents, methods, organizational frame and staff to be involved. To discuss the development process as well as the review procedure more in detail, the development partners took part in a meeting dedicated to these questions. All development partners have presented their ideas and plans according to this structure. So far, the following models, instrument and approaches were described: 504508-LLP-1-2009-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-GMP 8 / 16
“KEYS” – Innovative models to integrate learning and working in adult prisons Name of the Model Work integrated training for women in the prisons’ kitchen “Integration workplaces” for female offenders Roadmap for individual learning and working steps Improved assessment procedure Integrated learning and employment in the detention area – reorganisation of education and work Work integrated training for prisoners working at the wards/stations of the prison Educational module for prisoners working in the kitchen (and partly for inmates in other workshops) Road safety education Ergotherapy Fitness “Learning island” Description (short version) A new course in the prisons kitchen will be developed which is based on an existing pre-professional training course. It consists of work integrated training in the kitchen and of theoretical lessons. The training includes the teaching of so called “everyday knowledge” The main idea is to establish flexible work opportunities within the given framework (staff, infrastructure, physical requirements etc) in a prison workshop. Learning is integrated into the work activities. An individualised model of documentation (“road map”) how to (re)constitute the employability of female drug addictive prisoners will be developed. The procedure contains a range of innovative approaches and instruments, such as a detailed questionnaire, the strong collaboration with the community as well as staff training. Improvement of procedures for selection and categorization of the inmates so that the efforts match the prisoners’ needs. Intensified cooperation between staff in the work facilities and educational staff Implementation of an educational module consisting of several separate and independent units. The background idea is to provide prisoners with knowledge and skills in the field of building service The contents of the learning module follow the basic curriculum for the training as a cook or kitchen assistant. The inmates are supposed to acquire basic knowledge, understanding and skills for the (assisting) work in the kitchen. The idea is to install a flexible learning and information offer for interested inmates with several components such as material for self-information and self-learning about traffic matters as well as personal assistance for the inmates´ individual concerns. Occupational therapists working in the penal system treat patients with varying psychiatric diagnoses. The purpose is to achieve optimal re-integration of offenders into everyday work situations in prison. Elaboration and publication of nutrition tables, training schedules, information sheets for inmates. First aid courses in the field of sports medicine are also envisaged. Training of trainers among inmates who may find work at a fitness centre after they have been released. In this workshop, all inmates will have the opportunity of spending their work time by learning at the PC and/or using the available E-learning programmes in their 504508-LLP-1-2009-1-DE-GRUNDTVIG-GMP 9 / 16
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