This includes the development of a framework to reduce reactive aggression in prison settings. It identifies risk factors, maladaptive cognitions, and best practices to enhance pro-social behaviors and problem-solving skills. The findings inform the development of the VR capsules that include 360º video, interactive graphics, and user interaction mechanisms. The VR4React psychoeducational interventionprogram aims to promote positive thoughts, identify negative thoughts and emotions, increase pro-social behaviors, and reduce reactive aggression.

This activity involves the following outputs:

i) Curriculum Structure and Content of the Train of Trainers

Development of a guideline manual for trainers that includes clear language, learning goals, course components, and assessment methods. This will ensure that trainers have the necessary information to prevent any misunderstandings during the training.

ii) Training for Prison Technical Staff

Training for prison technical staff, in Ankara, on how to use the VR technology and intervention framework.

iii) Report on Trainers’ Feedback & Evaluation Analysis and Fine-tuning the Solution

Evaluation of the effectiveness of the VR methodology through pre- and post-tests and collection of feedback from trainers to fine-tune the solution and enhance its potential.

The intervention program will be implemented for inmates with reactive aggression in all partner countries. Trained prison educators/psychologists will deliver the program, which will train inmates to respond adaptively to threats, frustrations, and provocations instead of reacting aggressively. Pilot tests will be conducted to test the methodology’s feasibility and fine-tune the solution for scalability and transferability.

This activity focuses on providing technology-enhanced training to prison officers, aimed at reducing rates of aggression in prison and promoting inmate rehabilitation and social reintegration. The training course consists of a theoretical component through e-learning and a practical component through VR. Overall, the course will enhance the abilities of prison officers to contribute to reducing rates of aggression in prison and promoting inmate rehabilitation.