“Common Education System – strengthening cooperation in the criminal justice and social system”

About this project

<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">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.</span></span></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: #000000"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman">The project will include, inter alia, the following main activities:&nbsp; </span></span></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt"><span style="color: #000000">Training of staff focused </span></span><span style="font-size: 11pt">on treatment of end beneficiaries, especially in the areas of addiction, employment, maintenance of family and social relationships,</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt">Training of staff focused on motivation, psycho-hygiene and conflict management,</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt">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,</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 11pt">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. </span></li> </ul>

Bilateral cooperation results

The project benefited from a partnership with KRUS, an educational institution and an organizational unit of the Norwegian Correctional Services, which provides training for Norwegian correctional services staff, primarily through sharing best practices and expanding training opportunities for stakeholders. The involvement of the partner was crucial as it enabled access to specialized knowledge and facilitated a rich intercultural exchange, which enriched the educational content of the project. Workshops and joint sessions enabled a deeper understanding of different operational standards and training methods, which improved the skills of both the Czech and Norwegian sides. The partnership has strengthened international relations between Czech and Norwegian institutions. This cooperation has not only improved current practices, but also paved the way for future joint projects that could influence broader policy and practical changes in both countries.

Project partners

• The University College of the Norwegian Correctional Service (KRUS) Donor project partner· Norway
• Prison Service of the Czech Republic Project partner· Czechia
• Probation and Mediation Services Czech Republic Project partner· Czechia