Educational and Vocational Guidance in Denmark

4.8 The Prison Service• Guidance in connection with the Prison ServiceTarget groupThe guidance service is aimed at both prisoners andremand prisoners.TasksAccording to a circular on drawing up a plan for educationand training under imprisonment, guidancemust be offered to remand prisoners as soon as possibleafter imprisonment. The guidance providedincludes information about education opportunitieswhile serving a potential future sentence as well asassistance in relation to drawing up an individual educationplan. Written material is provided and individualguidance interviews are arranged.Group Services Legal Authority Types of guidanceNumber of guidance Working hours spent onregulation responsiblecounsellorscounsellors guidance-related tasksThe Guidance in Yes The Prison Service Prison teachersApprox. 50 On average 2 hours per weekPrison connectionService with the Prison Social workersNot specifiedServiceCourse leaders 14 25% of a full-time position35