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<< Objectives >>The context is Deprivation of Liberty (DoL) settings characterized by linguistic-cultural diversity, focusing mainly, but not limited, on the penitentiary system. SPARK objectives: 1. To establish a sustainable network dedicated to fostering training around the main axes of linguistic and cultural barriers and DoL. 2. To develop an interprofessional Open Education Resource to be adapted to specific DoL contexts. 3. To foster a collaborative transnational learning environment, involving Ukraine.<< Implementation >>Methodology: Action-participatory research with circular learning reflection. Activities: 11 Interprofessional seminars and workshops (4 Photovoice); 1 International School; 6 World Cafés; 1 Train-the-Trainers, 4 Multiplier Events.Participants: n. 150 HED students: foreign languages, social work, translation, interpreting, law, mediation, psychology, correction and pedagogy. N. 125 Professionals/lecturers, same fields as above + prison officers. People DoL, if possible. N. 300 stakeholders.<< Results >>Educational outputs for HED and lifelong learning:- A 30-hours modular Open Educational Resource (OER), based on the experience of syllabus design and delivery in DoL contexts emerged from SPARK.- DoL reasoned multilingual glossary.- OER Teaching guidelines.Impact: HEI students and professionals working in DoL settings better equipped to communicate effectively in multilingual and multicultural environments. Gaining insight into reintegration strategies for veterans and displaced persons.
