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Defence for Children International UN Rules for Protection of Juveniles EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND WORK
The purpose of education is to prepare the juvenile for release; consequently, the provision of education must avoid the risk of stigmatisation. As far as possible the education of juveniles deprived of their liberty should take place in the community outside of the detention facility in programmes integrated with the education system of the country. When awarding educational certificates they should not indicate in any way that the juveniles have been deprived of their liberty. Juveniles are also entitled to receive vocational training to prepare them for suitable employment. When undertaking any work juveniles are entitled to choose the type of work they wish to do. Wherever possible juveniles should have the opportunity to work within the local community. In both training and work the relevant national and international child labour standards are applicable. When deprived of their liberty juveniles do not forgo the right to fair remuneration for their work. At no time should the interests of juveniles be subordinated for the purpose of making a profit for the facility or for a third party.
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