The state and development trends of general and vocational education of convicts in penitentiary institutions

the article examines the state and trends in the development of general education and vocational education of convicts in penitentiary institutions of the Yaroslav region. Within the framework of this study, a comprehensive analysis of the current state and potential trajectories of the evolution of general and vocational education systems for persons in prison in the Yaroslavl region was carried out. Special attention was paid to the study of institutional mechanisms, the regulatory framework, as well as socio-economic factors affecting the effectiveness of educational programs in the penitentiary system. The purpose of the study was to identify key problems and prospects for optimizing educational processes in correctional institutions, which involves the development of scientifically sound recommendations for improving educational policy in this area. The methodological basis of the research was a systematic approach, comparative analysis, and empirical research methods, including questionnaires, interviews, and monitoring of educational practices. In the course of the work, the existing training models, their legal regulation, as well as the experience of other regions of the Russian Federation and foreign countries were studied. The results of the study indicate the need for a comprehensive approach to the organization of the educational process in correctional institutions, including the integration of educational programs into the general system of vocational training and retraining, as well as the introduction of innovative teaching methods that promote social adaptation and resocialization of convicts.

resocialization, social adaptation, vocational education, convicts, correctional colonies