Open AccessEducation at Penitentiary Institutions in Some Post-Soviet Countries
Author(s) -
Misha Tadevosyan
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
main issues of pedagogy and psychology/mankavarzhut'yan ev hogebanut'yan himnakhndirner
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2953-7878
pISSN - 1829-1295
DOI - 10.24234/miopap.v19i1.394
Subject(s) - legislation , political science , higher education , economic growth , social science , sociology , law , economics
This article aims to discuss the organization of education for persons held in penitentiary institutions in 4 post-Soviet countries (Armenia, Belarus, Moldova, Ukraine). This discussion focuses on the relevant governing legislation, and approaches related to different education levels in target countries are being reviewed and mapped. The article is based on a review of social-pedagogical literature pertaining to the goals of education in penitentiaries and a study, summary, and analysis of the processes and documents related to the educational programs implemented in the penitentiaries of the mentioned countries.