As part of the HE4Her project, a comprehensive educational programme was developed to address the gender-specific health literacy needs of women involved with the Criminal Justice System. This programme is not only designed to empower its participants — it also includes a robust methodology to support the educators who will deliver it. Alongside empowering participants, the programme offers a clear and robust methodology to support the educators who will deliver it.
Through a comprehensive and inclusive approach, the platform offers:
🧠 Tailored health education content developed in response to real needs identified through a targeted survey of women involved with the Criminal Justice System.
✅ Educator Support Framework: A structured methodology will guide educators in applying the programme effectively, ensuring high standards and impactful learning experiences.
📲 Offline digital access, ensuring usability regardless of connectivity constraints.
🎥 Educational Video Series: Health Literacy for Women
As part of the HE4Her programme, a comprehensive set of educational videos has been developed to support health literacy among women who have come into conflict with the law. These videos are designed to be engaging, informative, and accessible — delivered through the HE4Her digital platform to ensure ease of use in both online and offline settings.
The video series covers the following key topics:
• The Female Body
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Preventive Measures
• Health Literacy
These videos are an integral part of the HE4Her educational framework, helping participants gain essential knowledge while also supporting educators in delivering consistent, high-quality instruction.
Together, the content, methodology, and platform form a cohesive and innovative solution — one that supports rehabilitation, promotes health literacy, and fosters personal growth for both learners and educators.
The HE4Her programme is underpinned by a clear and robust methodology designed to empower educators delivering the content. Central to this is the Educators’ Support Framework — a structured guide that equips professionals with the tools, principles, and pedagogical strategies needed to implement the programme effectively.
This publication outlines the framework in detail, offering practical guidance on how to create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments tailored to the needs of women involved with the criminal justice systems. By emphasizing gender-sensitive approaches, the methodology ensures that educators can uphold high standards while fostering meaningful, transformative learning experiences.
Whether used as a training manual or a reference tool, the Educators’ Support Framework serves as a cornerstone for consistent, impactful delivery across diverse contexts.
This publication presents the evaluation findings from the HE4Her pilot programme, implemented across multiple countries. It offers a detailed analysis of how the programme was delivered in diverse correctional settings and assesses its effectiveness in promoting health empowerment among incarcerated women.
Drawing on feedback from educators, participants, and partner organizations, the report highlights key outcomes, challenges, and lessons learned. It provides evidence of the programme’s impact on both individual well-being and institutional practices, and offers recommendations for scaling and adapting the model in other contexts.
The evaluation serves as a critical resource for professionals and policymakers seeking to implement gender-sensitive health education in justice environments, bridging the gap between practice and long-term change.
The Inventory of Health Education Programs publication offers a comprehensive overview of existing health education initiatives relevant to women in correctional settings. Developed as part of the HE4Her project, this resource maps out a wide range of programs across Europe and beyond, highlighting their objectives, target groups, methodologies, and outcomes.
The inventory serves as both a reference and inspiration for professionals working in justice and rehabilitation contexts. It supports the development of new initiatives and encourages the adaptation of proven models to meet local needs.
This publication is a valuable tool for educators, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to strengthen health empowerment efforts for incarcerated women through informed, evidence-based programming.
The report examines women's health literacy and preventive health behaviors in Romania, Greece, and Turkey. It focuses on women involved with the criminal justice system and assesses their knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases as well as their overall health literacy. The findings reveal differences between the countries in access to and understanding of health information, which may influence the planning and targeting of health promotion efforts.
The author is Dr. Mugur Geana from the Center for Excellence in Health Communication to Underserved Populations, School of Journalism and Mass Communications, University of Kansas USA.
Data was collected on samples that differed in the number of participants, their demographics, and the type of CLSI involvement (incarcerated or in liberty).
Co-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 Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.