Strengthening competencies for a more humane and future-ready justice ecosystem
RESIZE is a European initiative supporting the development of competence-based training pathways for professionals and practitioners working across detention, community sanctions, rehabilitation, education, health and reintegration.
The project contributes to a more inclusive and skills-driven justice ecosystem across Europe.
Why this matters
Professionals working in and around detention environments play a critical role in safety, well-being and reintegration. Yet training standards, competence frameworks and recognition systems vary significantly across countries and sectors.
RESIZE addresses this by:
- Developing shared European competencies
- Supporting recognition of prior learning
- Creating stackable micro-credentials
- Strengthening collaboration between institutions and training providers
The aim is to ensure high-quality, portable and future-oriented learning opportunities across the sector.
What resize will deliver
- European Competence Framework – a structured set of shared competencies
- Vocational Core Profiles – multidisciplinary role descriptions
- Micro-credential Catalogue – modular learning opportunities aligned with European standards
- Recognition of Prior Learning tools – mechanisms to validate existing skills
- Regional Competence Partnerships – collaboration platforms linking public authorities, training providers and civil society
RESIZE Briefing Sessions
UNITAR will organise two briefings in International Geneva to introduce the RESIZE initiative to Member States, NGOs and UN stakeholders.
These sessions will present the project’s objectives, competence-based approach and opportunities for knowledge exchange.
Recordings will be made available on this page following the events.
Who is this for
RESIZE is relevant to:
- Justice and community safety professionals
- Educators and vocational training providers
- Healthcare and mental health professionals
- Social workers and employment services
- Civil society organisations
- Policy-makers and labour market actors
The project promotes person-first language and approaches grounded in dignity and inclusion.
Partnership
RESIZE is implemented by a multidisciplinary European consortium of higher education institutions, vocational training providers, research organisations and public authorities.
Within the consortium, the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) contributes expertise in competence-based training design, capacity development and international policy dialogue.
RESIZE is co-funded by the European Union.
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.