CORE-ED Academy Workshop on Correctional Pedagogy- May30

Qershor 18, 2025

The CORE-ED Academy workshop, hosted by the West University of Timișoara, brought together educators, psychologists, social workers, institutional representatives, and civil society actors to co-design a new, multidimensional approach to correctional pedagogy. Through collaborative sessions, participants mapped current and future competencies needed to support the rehabilitation and education of incarcerated individuals—particularly those with trauma histories, substance use disorders, and complex behavioural needs.

The workshop emphasized the importance of trauma-informed teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, soft skills development, and reintegration-focused education. Special attention was given to the differentiated training needs of younger and senior correctional professionals, as well as the role of innovative tools such as serious games. The outcomes of the event will directly inform the development of tailored training programs, updated occupational profiles, and a regional strategy for modern, human-centred correctional education.