(a) Provide various types of education that would contribute significantly to crime prevention, resocialization of prisoners and reduction of recidivism, such as literacy education, vocational training, continuing education for updating knowledge, higher education and other prograirimes that promote the human development of prisoners; (b) Consider the increased use of alternatives to imprisoxunent and measures for the social resettlement of prisoners with a view to facilitating their education and reintegration into society; 3. Further recommends that Member States, in developing educational policies, should take into account the following principles: (a) Education in prison should aim at developing the whole person, bearing in mind the prisoner's social, economic and cultural background; (b) All prisoners should have access to education, including literacy programmes, basic education, vocational training, creative, religious and cultural activities, physical education and sports, social education, higher education and library facilities; (c) Every effort should be made to encourage prisoners to participate actively in all aspects of education; (d) All those involved in prison administration and management should facilitate and support education as much as possible; Ifi/ See A/CONF.144/IPM.4 and 5 and A/CONF.144/RPM.1, 3 and Corr.l, 4 and Corr.l and 5 and Corr.l. (e) Education should be an essential element in the prison regime; disincentives to prisoners who participate in approved formal educational programmes should be avoided; (f) Vocational education should aim at the greater development of the individual and be sensitive to trends in the labour market; (g) Creative and cultural activities should be given a significant role since they have a special potential for enabling prisoners to develop and express themselves; (h) Wherever possible, prisoners should be allowed to participate in education outside the prison; (i) Where education has to take place within the prison, the outside community should be involved as fully as possible; (j) The necessary funds, equipment and teaching staff should be made 
**Analysis**
The text discusses the importance of education for prisoners, aiming to prevent crime, resocialize them, and reduce recidivism. It highlights various types of education, such as literacy, vocational training, and higher education, as well as alternatives to imprisonment and social resettlement measures. The text emphasizes the need for education to be accessible, inclusive, and supportive, with a focus on developing the whole person.

**Category**
Education