“The effectiveness of the justice system depends on the dedication, commitment, and well-being of those who work within it. If the staff is not supported, the system cannot succeed.”
– George J. Mitchell (former U.S. Senator)
PROJECT M-PAVE
PROJECT M-PAVE
Who is working on it?
M-PAVE is an Erasmus+ -funded KA210-VET – Small-scale partnership in vocational education and training between RICHTUNGSWECHSEL and Promimpresa. This project actively supports the Pact for Skills ‘Liberate Skills’ and its pledge to increase the professionalisation of correctional staff. The project aims to create a structured mentoring program for correctional staff, using insights from the PRISGRADS project and mentoring models like the Unlocked Program. Focusing on reflective practice, emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and communication skills, it aims to reduce burnout, improve job satisfaction, and foster professional growth. The project will deliver a validated mentor training curriculum for high-stress settings, align training with labor market needs, and initiate a scalable, adaptable mentoring framework for European correctional facilities.
Project ID: 2024-2-AT01-KA210-VET-000276861
This project addresses the significant challenges faced by European correctional staff, including burnout, high turnover, and limited support, which impact prison environments and rehabilitation efforts. By establishing a structured mentoring program for staff, it aims to supply a framework to improve staff well-being, retention, and professional development, which are crucial for effective, humane prison systems. The program supports SDG goals, promoting decent work, lifelong learning, and safer communities by reducing recidivism through better-trained, supported staff and inclusive prison practices.
The project targets four main groups within prison institutions:
- Front-Line Prison Staff – Includes officers, mental health professionals, and social workers who will benefit from the training framework in emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and communication to enhance job satisfaction and retention.
- Existing Mentors – Current mentors will receive advanced training to better support front-line staff and foster a collaborative learning environment.
- Prison Administrators & Decision-Makers – Their involvement is crucial for alignment with institutional goals, promoting program adoption, and ensuring long-term sustainability.
- External Experts & Collaborators – Organizations like Unlocked Graduates and Mentoring Austria will bring specialized knowledge, ensuring the program’s adaptability and grounding in best practices across European prison systems.
These groups contribute to the program’s development, implementation, & sustainability.
The project is synthesizing research, developing a mentoring workshop & conducting interactive webinars for prison staff. Expert feedback will refine mentoring content, followed by an in-person workshop in Italy with practical exercises for validity. Virtual seminars will disseminate the framework across Europe, accompanied by evaluations to measure impact.
Management involves regular meetings, quality control, & sustainability planning to foster long-term engagement and international collaboration.
OUR CONTRIBUTORS
Virtual M-PAVE Seminar "Unlocking Mentoring Insights"
Join us for an exclusive webinar: “Unlocking Mentoring Insights”!
🌎Language: English
📅 When? Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 PM (CET)
🔗 Where? Zoom
Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRHD9gaM
Discover fresh perspectives and share mentoring experiences in this interactive event where learning is driven by the community.
You’ll have the opportunity to listen, participate, and grow alongside mentors and professionals from around the world! 🌍
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and connect with fellow mentoring experts! 💡
🇪🇺The project is co-Funded by the European Union.
Sign up here: https://shorturl.at/kf0mX
Can’t attend the full seminar? No problem—feel free to join partially!
Stay Connected:
Throughout December, we’ll share updates and exciting content about the seminar and the PRISGRADS project. Be part of the conversation—join our PRISGRADS LinkedIn group if you haven’t already:
https://lnkd.in/dhraAvgW
M-Pave Updates: News and Insights
Join us for an exclusive webinar: “Unlocking Mentoring Insights”!
Join us for an exclusive webinar: “Unlocking Mentoring Insights”!
🌎Language: English
📅 When? Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10:00 PM (CET)
🔗 Where? Zoom
Register here: https://lnkd.in/eRHD9gaM
Discover fresh perspectives and share mentoring experiences in this interactive event where learning is driven by the community.
You’ll have the opportunity to listen, participate, and grow alongside mentors and professionals from around the world! 🌍
Don’t miss this chance to share, learn, and connect with fellow mentoring experts! 💡
🇪🇺The project is co-Funded by the European Union.
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M-PAVE LAUNCHING ON 01.02.2025!
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🚀 M-PAVE LAUNCHING ON 01.02.2025! 🎉
We are thrilled to introduce M-PAVE, a 12-month Erasmus+ funded KA210-VET initiative for small partnerships in vocational education between RICHTUNGSWECHSEL and Promimpresa. Promimpresa is an organisation specialising in training, business consultancy, and EU project development, fostering personal and professional growth across Europe.
This project actively supports the Pact for Skills “Liberate Skills”, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing the professionalisation of correctional staff.
🔍 What is M-PAVE all about?
M-PAVE aims to develop a structured mentoring programme for correctional officers, building on insights from the PRISGRADS project. The focus is on:
📌 Reflective practice & emotional intelligence
📌 Conflict resolution & communication skills
📌 Reducing burnout & improving job satisfaction
📌 Fostering professional growth
A huge thank you to Erasmus+ and OeAd for supporting this initiative! 💙 Together, we are shaping the future of mentoring, (re)integration, and justice reform.
Stay tuned – we will keep you updated over the coming months and share exciting insights! 💡📢
#MPave #ProjectLaunch #Mentoring #Reintegration #JusticeReform #SkillsDevelopment #NewBeginnings 🚀
