European Prison Rules This book deals with the prison rules that are in effect in Europe and examines in particular all aspects of imprisonment and prisons such as the use of force, the selection of prison staff and the protection … Read More
PRISON(ER) EDUCATION A major collection of writings about the transforming power of education in British prisons. Edited by two of the leading experts on prison education in the UK – Professor David Wilson of the University of Central England (and … Read More
Nordic Prison Education – A lifelong learning perspective The purpose of the project Education, Training and Prison and Probation Service in a Lifelong Learning Perspective, a Nordic Study of Structures and Models, is to provide a concise, overall and updated … Read More
Education Behind Bars: International Comparisons Prisons are, by definition, closed, and the sense of confinement can affect staff as much as inmates. Not only is the work of educators in prisons at risk of being at best ignored, at worst … Read More
Click here to download “Education in Prison”, Council of Europe Recommendation, No. R (89) 12. This report of the Select Committee of Experts on Education in Prison, consisting of recommendations and an explanatory memorandum, derives from a decision (CDPC/74/060484) of … Read More
A report submitted by GHK in association with Anne Costelloe, Torfinn Langelid and Anita Wilson Date: July 2012 “According to international conventions and recommendations, prisoners have the same right to education as other citizens. The provision of education and training … Read More