Lack of basic education and a lack of basic skills hinders people’s active participation in the labour market and social life. Here is the project "?-vhs: Basic education for all. Counselling and courses offered by the Volkshochschulen are planned for low-literalised people and people with basic education needs. Courses will also take place in prisons. In the penitentiary system, offers for literacy and basic education are of important importance.