Research: The role of lived experiences within the prison system in promoting (landscapes of) peace.
Paola Zappa is a PhD student in Peace Studies, specializing in Architectures and Landscapes of Peace, at Sapienza University of Rome, conducting research on the role of lived experiences within the prison system in fostering landscapes of peace. She obtained a degree in Law at the University of Brescia, with a thesis in Criminology. She completed a Level II Master’s program in Clinical Criminology and Forensic Psychopathology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University in Milan, followed by a Level II Master’s program in Prison Psychology and Criminological Profiling at the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart in Milan. She is deeply committed to issues concerning human rights—specifically their recognition and observance—particularly within the context of the prison system, both inside and outside correctional facilities.