The Equitable Education Fund (EEF) Thailand warmly invites the media and all interested parties to join our international webinar titled “A Life Rewritten: Empowering young offenders for renewal through alternative education,” scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 3:45 PM.

Since 2020, the EEF has spearheaded a project in collaboration with the Department of Juvenile Observation and Protection, the Infinite Intelligence Foundation, CYF Foundation, and a network of 6 learning centers to develop an alternative education model for children and youth involved in the justice process.

This online seminar tackles the pressing issue of juvenile offenders’ limited access to education while being detained. With a specific focus on developing prototype models and alternative education programs, the forum will explore international and local practices that have proven successful in ensuring continuation of learning and skills development, with proven restorative impact on their transformation and their reintegration into the society after detention.

Attendees will gain firsthand insights into the importance of alternative education for juvenile offenders, starting with Mr. Denial Bey, Regional Director of Prison Fellowship International. Mr. Denial will share experiences focusing on the crucial role of prison education in restoring lives, in line with Prison Fellowship International’s mission to transform the lives of prisoners, their families, and victims worldwide. Operating in a vast market comprising 18,000 prisons and serving 12.2 million prisoners and 18.3 million families, Prison Fellowship International underscores the societal benefits of prison education, including reduced recidivism rates and enhanced social and economic mobility. Mr. Denial will discuss various types of prison education programs, from formal tertiary education to vocational skills training, while addressing challenges and advocating for holistic approaches to prison education, especially for young offenders.

Following Mr. Denial’s presentation, the webinar will feature distinguished Thai representatives: Mr. Supachai Traithaiteera, Director of the Infinite Intelligence Foundation, and Dr. Netdao Yangyubon, Head of the Social Innovation Center for Local Governance and Sustainable Development at the Faculty of Political Science, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus. Their presentations will introduce an educational model aimed at bringing about positive change for children and youth within the criminal justice system, through an appropriate educational framework aligned with individuals’ preferences and requirements for successful reintegration into society.

We cordially invite the media and all interested individuals to actively participate in this webinar. For those wishing to join, please connect via Zoom Meeting for live bilingual translation or tune in via Facebook Live @EEFthailand and EEF Inter-Forums Media (without Thai translation). To secure your participation, please register here at  Participant Registration Form (google.com) or scan the provided QR code.

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About Equitable Education Fund (EEF):

The Equitable Education Fund (EEF), Thailand was established under the Equitable Education Act 2018. The objective of the Act is to provide financial support for children and youth who are in greatest need, reduce educational inequality by forming partnership with different groups and conducting systematic research to support and develop teachers’ effectiveness. For more information about the Equitable Education Fund and the EEF International Forums, please visit https://en.eef.or.th/.

About EEF International Forums:

The EEF International Forums, an initiative from the Equitable Education Fund (EEF), serves as a platform for sharing knowledge, experience, views, and innovations related to education and vocational training for disadvantaged children and youths. Since its inception in 2019, the seminar initially took place on-site three times before transitioning to an online format due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Despite this change, the seminar’s reach expanded significantly, accommodating a broader scope of content encompassing knowledge exchange for EEF network partners as well. This inclusive approach welcomed speakers from diverse countries, enhancing the richness and diversity of perspectives shared during the sessions. The online events are broadcast via Zoom and Facebook Live, with seminar videos available for later viewing on Facebook and YouTube. For more information about the Equitable Education Fund and the EEF International Forums, please visit https://www.facebook.com/EEFInterForums?mibextid=ZbWKwL and EEF International Forums – EEF – Equitable Education Fund