Current state of education of convicts as a means of correction and resocialization

In this article, the author raises the issue of the current state of education of persons detained in correctional institutions, since it is one of the main ways to correct and re-socialize convicts. The author analyzes the national legislation governing the education of convicts. The author also analyzes the normative-legal acts of foreign countries that regulate this issue. It is highlighted the positive aspects which the legislation of our country can adopt for the improvement of problematic moments in the national legislation. The attention is also paid to international and European normative-legal documents in the field of education of convicts and a comparative analysis of compliance with national legislation. The author of the article also singles out the current situation caused by the pandemic COVID-19 virus. It is proposed to further develop distance education in correctional institutions, as it can have positive results in improving the quality of teaching for this category of people, as well as be able to increase the level of security for teachers who work with convicts. The author notes that it is necessary to amend national legislation, namely in departmental and special normative-legal acts and provide convicts with additional paid vocation for the examinations duration of convicts, which will be an additional incentive for persons detained in correctional institutions in order to voluntarily receive education. In this article, the author concludes that the more convicts receive quality education, the lower the rate of recidivism, since it is easier for them to find job and honestly earn a living. Key words: education, education of convicts, correctional institutions, distance education, correction, re-socialization, convicts.