ArmenPress
July 21 2004

PSYCHOLOGISTS ASSOCIATION HELPS INMATE GET SECONDARY EDUCATION

YEREVAN, JULY 21, ARMENPRESS: The Armenian Association of
Psychologists has conceived and fulfilled a project with the support
of the Armenian branch of Soros Foundation and World Bank Armenia
office to help 15 inmates of Kosh prison to get secondary education.
The subjects were taught by teachers of secondary schools from
nearby town of Ashtarak. However, the education ministry has refused
to grant certificates to the graduates on grounds that the prison
school must have the appropriate license and the inmates must pass
exams. The Association has decided to issue its own certificates. The
project may continue if new funds are secured.