UNESCO Chair

The UNESCO Chair in Applied Research for Education in Prison aims to promote, stimulate and encourage research and innovative practices in the field of education in prisons and the carceral continuum.

The Chair aims to intensify reflection and actions for education in prisons, at the local, national and international levels.

In addition to conducting research, the Chair acts as reference centre for promoting and encouraging research on the various dimensions of education in prisons.

The Chair disseminates research and innovative practices, communities of practice, action research and training activities for stakeholders from the various sectors concerned internationally.

It is the first UNESCO Chair to be established in a college and the only UNESCO Research Chair that focuses on the theme of education in the carceral continuum.

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Vision

In complementarity with its mission, the UNESCO Chair aspires to strengthen, at the international level, the impact of applied research, expertise and partnerships that contribute to the continuous improvement of prison education systems in support of sustainable reintegration for incarcerated people. It also strives to be a reference centre, making knowledge, practices and innovation in the field of education in prisons available for everyone who would benefit from them.

Values

Commitment: demonstrate excellence and rigor in all experiences as well as in relationships with partners and colleagues.
Integrity: always acting with integrity and ethics to maintain respect and trust of individuals and organizations.
Openness: Recognizing diversity, being open to the world and working towards achieving the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.

Objectives

To identify and analyze institutional, political and pedagogical issues related to education in prison.
To collect, organize and disseminate research and innovative practices on prison education.
To create an international community of interest for researchers, practitioners, managers and practitioners to exchange and disseminate their research and innovative practices in prison education.
To contribute to the improvement of education services in prisons through training and raising awareness among decision-makers on the benefits of education in prison.