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Pact for Skills in Correctional Justice

Welcome to LiberateSkills.

an initiative dedicated to enhancing the professional development and training of people working within the correctional justice system.

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What we do

European Union's Pact for Skills

As part of the European Union's Pact for Skills, our mission is to foster a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement tailored to the unique needs of correctional professionals.

Through collaboration with educational institutions, correctional facilities, and community organizations, LiberateSkills develops comprehensive training programs, supports research in correctional pedagogy, and creates a supportive network for professionals.

LiberateSkills Pact, registered under number 248, originated in 2020 as an innovative alliance focused on career guidance for correctional professionals. The permanent secretariat is hosted by the Center for Promoting Lifelong Learning, Timisoara, Romania.  What sets LiberateSkills apart is its unwavering commitment to placing pedagogy at the forefront of correctional practice. We are the first and only Pact in the correctional sector to receive support from the European Commission's DG EMPL, demonstrating the significance of our work. 

The LiberateSkills Pact for Skills is an essential part of the movement to professionalize and modernize the correctional workforce delivering learning contexts in prison, ensuring that the educators and beyond are well-prepared to meet the diverse and evolving needs of the sector.

Through our Pact we have managed to develop compresensive framework and profiles of competencies for teachers delivering in justice related contexts, set up learning pathways and now we work for microcredentialing the competencies in such a way they will be recognised both by all Pact members and by European Commission.

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Mission Statement

LiberateSkills is dedicated to transforming the professional landscape of the correctional justice system through:

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Comprehensive and inclusive training programs

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Empowering correctional professionals with knowledge and resources

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Supporting rehabilitation and reintegration

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Promoting lifelong learning and collaboration

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Our Vision

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Highly skilled and motivated professionals

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Inclusive, equitable skills development

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Safer communities through successful reentry

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A sustainable and forward-thinking correctional system

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Core Values

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Inclusivity and Equity

Ensuring equal access to educational and training opportunities for all correctional professionals, regardless of background or circumstance, not focusing on their employment source or employer, but focusing on the services they provide within the correctional ecosystem and to people living in correctional settings.

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Innovation and Excellence:

Continuously developing and implementing cutting-edge training programs that reflect the latest advancements in correctional pedagogy and practice, always focusing on lifelong learning, the learning experiences and the meaning-making process

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Collaboration and Partnership

Building strong, cooperative relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, and other stakeholders to enhance the impact of our initiatives, through a sustained ecosystem approach

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Sustainability

Promoting practices that are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable, ensuring the long-term viability of our training programs and their positive impact on society.

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Commitment to Public Safety

Enhancing the skills and effectiveness of correctional professionals to improve the safety and security of our communities, of the people with lived experiences that transition in and out of correctional settings, and that of fellow professionals working in these settings

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Key Objectives

By focusing on these key objectives, LiberateSkills aims to create a transformative impact on the correctional justice system, ultimately contributing to a more skilled, motivated, and effective workforce capable of driving positive change and fostering safer, more inclusive communities.

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Enhance Professional Development

  • Provide comprehensive training programs tailored to the needs of correctional professionals at all career stages, including initial and continuous professional development.
  • Develop and implement innovative training methodologies and tools that reflect current best practices and emerging trends in correctional pedagogy.
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Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

  • Ensure equal access to educational and training opportunities for all correctional professionals, including those from marginalized and underrepresented groups.
  • Foster an inclusive environment that values diversity and promotes equity within the correctional workforce.
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Strengthen Collaborative Partnerships

  • Build and maintain strong, cooperative relationships with educational institutions, community organizations, and other key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate knowledge exchange and collaborative initiatives that enhance the impact of training programs and support the broader goals of the correctional system.
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Restorative Pathways & Community Connection

  • Equip correctional professionals to enable desistance, stability, and community participation through evidence-based, trauma-informed, and co-produced practice (incl. micro-credentials and cross-agency coordination).
  • Co-design tailored pathways for juveniles, emerging adults, and people with additional support needs or complex circumstances, ensuring age-appropriate, gender-responsive, and disability-inclusive provision.
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Advance Sustainable Practices

  • Promote socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable practices within the correctional system.
  • Advocate for the adoption of small-scale, community-integrated correctional facilities that foster more humane and effective approaches to rehabilitation.
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Monitor and Evaluate Impact

  • Establish robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to track the effectiveness of training programs and initiatives.
  • Use data-driven insights to continuously improve and adapt training programs, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of correctional professionals and the justice system.

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RESCALED Values

By adhering to these values, LiberateSkills is committed to driving meaningful change within the correctional justice system, ultimately contributing to a more just, equitable, and rehabilitative environment for all.

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Small-scale

Advocating for smaller, community-integrated correctional facilities that foster a more humane and effective approach to rehabilitation.

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Differentiated

Promoting tailored approaches that address the diverse needs of individuals within the correctional system, ensuring more personalized and effective support.

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Community-integrated

Encouraging the integration of correctional facilities within local communities to facilitate better reintegration outcomes and stronger community ties.

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Sustainable

Ensuring that correctional practices are adaptable, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible, supporting the long-term well-being of both individuals and communities.

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CoP CoVEs Values

By adhering to these values, LiberateSkills is committed to fostering a dynamic, inclusive, and future-ready skills ecosystem that empowers individuals through high-quality vocational education and adult learning.

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Collaborative Ecosystem

Through active participation in the CoP CoVEs community, LiberateSkills promotes collaboration, knowledge sharing, and innovation, ensuring that training pathways remain relevant, accessible, and aligned with evolving labour market needs.

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Knowledge Sharing & Peer Learning

Platform for stakeholders to share good practices, resources, and lessons learned. It supports the co-creation of practical solutions, policy alignment, and sustainable partnerships that contribute to Europe's broader goals for lifelong learning.

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Continuous Engagement

Keeps trainers updated, supports ongoing professional development. Integration of LiberateSkills Pact into CoP CoVEs amplifies collective capacity to reach adult learners and vocational trainees across Europe, reinforcing collaborative scale and effectiveness.