In regards to the participants - experts and volunteers working with inmates, the objectives were: - improved knowledge of methodologies of rehabilitation, focus on peer learning and motivation - improved knowledge of tools of rehabilitation, including formal ( school, professional courses) and non-formal (forum theatre, sports, therapy) - stronger capacity in terms of approach, working in an international field In regards to the partner organisations, the project objectives were: - increased capacity of working with the target groups - professionals and inmates - increased positive image among stakeholders on a local, national and European level - a strong impact from Erasmus on future work In regards to dissemination, the project objective was: - an increased awareness on the matter among general population and civil organisations ( through press conferences, traditional media and social media)
Through the implementation of the project, we wanted to bring focus to the three most benefitting types of rehabilitation of prison inmates - Education, Rehabilitation and Employment. The COVID 19 crisis has had a strong impact on the labour market, therefore decreasing the chances of former inmates getting an occupation. Another hurdle for successful employment among prisoners over the recent years has been the lack of opportunities to learn skills and acquire knowledge in specialized fields. Through the project, we have joint efforts to find sustainable solutions when it comes to increasing the capacity of the personnel working with prisoners through sharing and exchanging good practices which could later be implemented in work with prisoners. The success of the inmates rehabilitation depends to a great extend on the capacity of the volunteers and professionals working with them. That's why our project has focused on increasing their competences through learning methodologies that has proved to be successful.