The journey towards reshaping correctional competencies and fostering professional excellence in the correctional sector has officially begun! The RESIZE Project, a groundbreaking initiative bringing together 24 organizations from 15 European countries, successfully launched its implementation phase during the first Transnational Partnership Meeting in Timișoara, Romania. This collaborative effort is set to enhance the skills and professional development of correctional staff across Europe under the LiberateSkills Pact – a Lifelong Learning European Pact for Correctional Excellence.
A Project with a Mission
The RESIZE Project is committed to promoting continuous learning, upskilling, and reskilling in the correctional field, ensuring that current and future correctional professionals have access to high-quality training and development opportunities. By leveraging the expertise and contributions of multiple international partners, the project aligns with European initiatives focused on lifelong learning and workforce excellence. This effort marks a key step toward strengthening competencies, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation within correctional systems across Europe.
BrainLog & The Danish Prison Officers Union: A Strong Partnership for Change
As the Danish team in the RESIZE project, BrainLog and theDanish Prison Officers Union (Fængselsforbundet i Danmark) are proud to combine their expertise and efforts to bring a significant impact to the correctional sector. By uniting research, practical experience, and policy-oriented solutions, this partnership will play a key role in shaping training methodologies that align with the evolving needs of correctional professionals. Together with all project partners, we are determined to drive meaningful changes that will enhance working conditions, training programs, and skill development for correctional staff across Europe.
A Network of Excellence
The RESIZE Project is powered by a strong network of leading organizations committed to shaping the future of correctional training. Key partners include the project coordinator:CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, Penitenciarul Timișoara, Penitenciarul Gherla, the Federation of Correctional Officers of Greece (OSYE), Rescaled Movement, CIK Trebnje, Gabinete de Comunicación de la Universidad de Valladolid, Qualificalia Analytics, Universiteti Luarasi, Athens Lifelong Learning Institute, Odyssea, Richtungswechsel – AT, Škola Dante, CEIPES, Città del Ragazzo Ferrara – Centro Studi Opera Don Calabria, Interchange, STABILITAS-Skopje, Aproximar, Универзитет у Источном Сарајеву, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), Πανεπιστήμιο Αιγαίου, and Shërbimi i Kontrollit të Brendshëm në Sistemin e Burgjeve.
We extend our sincere appreciation to our coordinator and host, CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, for their outstanding organization and warm hospitality during the kick-off meeting in Timișoara. Their dedication and expertise have been instrumental in setting the foundation for a successful implementation of the RESIZE Project. Their commitment to lifelong learning and professional excellence continues to inspire and drive forward our shared mission of improving correctional competencies across Europe.
Next Steps
With this successful kick-off meeting, the RESIZE Project is now set in motion, paving the way for innovative approaches in training, upskilling, and reskilling correctional professionals. The coming months will focus on the development of comprehensive training materials, workshops, and best-practice exchanges to ensure the highest level of professionalism and competence in the correctional field.
Through RESIZE, we are actively contributing to European efforts in building a skilled workforce under the LiberateSkills Pact. This initiative strengthens cross-border collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing, ensuring that correctional professionals across Europe have the tools and expertise needed to meet modern challenges effectively.
By working together and leveraging the expertise of each partner, RESIZE aims to set new standards for correctional training, ensuring a more skilled, adaptable, and resilient workforce.
Project Partners:
CPIP Romania – Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente
Penitenciarul Gherla
Federation of Correctional Officers of Greece (OSYE)
Center za izobraževanje in kulturo Trebnje
Athens Lifelong Learning Institute
Adult Education Institution Dante
Città del Ragazzo Ferrara – Centro Studi Opera Don Calabria
APROXIMAR Cooperativa de Solidariedade Social
United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR)
Shërbimi i Kontrollit të Brendshëm në Sistemin e Burgjeve
