APL for youngsters in (juvenile) prison
A Leonardo TOI-project promoted by ROC Aventus and coordinated by Bureau Zuidema
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Young people in (juvenile) prison have difficulties in reaching a formal qualification in VET. Although they get training during their stay in prison, the training is ad hoc and is difficult to link to formal qualifications. When they leave prison, they have no prooves of their qualifications or competences.
In 2009 JPC De Sprengen, a juvenile prison in The Netherlands, started a pilot with ROC Aventus to recognize the competences of the youngsters by using a portfolio and APL. Leaving detention with the portfolio and these formal and recognized qualifications makes it easier for the youngsters to continue learning and/or working after their detention and therefore reduce the risk of a fallback to criminal behavior.
The Dutch pilot lead to a Leonardo da Vinci project. Project partners in the Netherlands, Italy and Portugal developed and tested the APL materials with youngsters in prison. This lead to better materials and new experiences on how to motivate this group of youngsters for Lifelong Learning.
The project has been finished in Summer 2011. This website provides an overview of project activities and results.
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APL for youngsters in (juvenile) prison is a Leonardo/TOI project promoted by ROC Aventus
Project partners: Bureau Zuidema – JPC De Sprengen - CSCS - ISQ
2009-1-NL1-LEO05-01600
