Some Features of the Educational Structure of Convicted Individuals in the PrisonLIFE Study

This paper analyzes the educational structure of the incarcerated population based on a sample surveyed as part of the PrisonLIFE research project. The results indicate that convicted individuals with high school are predominant within the sample, prompting various considerations not only regarding the incarcerated population and its socio-demographic characteristics but also about what these data suggest for the general population and social processes in Serbia. Several perspectives are proposed for analyzing these results, representing a multidisciplinary approach that encompasses sociological, criminological, and pedagogical contributions to the topic. The discussion aims to enhance understanding of the incarcerated population and its educational advancement, while also critically reflecting on negative trends in education, as well as moral, normative, and institutional development and compliance in Serbia, which could be significant for reducing crime rates.