“Education in prison is not merely a tool for social rehabilitation but a fundamental human right. At the Montreal International Conference on Education in Prison, this central message resonated as speakers emphasized the necessity of recognizing incarcerated people as rightful holders of this right. Access to education in the prison environment, often characterized by exclusion, must be re-examined through this human-rights lens.” writes Daniel Baril.
“The conference also explored varied teaching methods. Restorative justice, artistic approaches and critical pedagogies emerged as crucial tools for moving beyond purely functional views of prison education. Workshops demonstrated how art, reading and learning foster intellectual, emotional and social change. These activities enable inmates to communicate, reclaim their past and construct positive self-images, even in restrictive environments.”