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Prison Portal and the Knowledge Community Portal

On 15.10.2008 there will be a meeting held at Nisida European Study Centre near Napels to discuss how EU member states could work together in the field of Knowledge Management in the penal system.

IJJO Newsletter no. 50 – September 2008

The IJJO Newsletter was published recently www.oijj.org

Community of Practice :: (ex)-Offenders

A proposal has been launched by the Land Bremen to the EU DG Employment and Social Affairs last month asking for financial support to build up a Community of Practice dealing with all aspects of (ex)-offenders. Eleven EU member states and regions are participating in the initiative.

Learning Infrastructure for Correctional Services –
A European Project

Development of a European framework for e-learning in prisons is subject of a new Leonardo project. Partners from Austria, Germany, Hungary, The Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and the UK are working together to exchange experience and set up a learning platform.

Staff Training
Lifelong Learning is crucial for justice personnel nowadays. “Staff Training” provides material for further education using an innovative e-Learning system. Enter >>
Knowledge Community
Shared knowledge of the penal system supports every day work of prison staff. The “Knowledge Community” provides a powerful tool for knowledge exchange between practitioners. Enter >>
Project Communication
Organizing innovation in penal systems calls for project work. Participants from various institutions and member states can use the “Project Communication” tool to facilitate cooperation in European projects. Enter >>