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Adapting to a transforming landscape: New problems and opportunities in South Carolina

Bryan Stirling, Director, South Carolina Department of Corrections, USA Read More

Can Video Visitation Reduce Recidivism? The experience of Minnesota, United States

A detailed study on the effects of access to video visitation in prison in the recidivism rate of individuals after their release. Read More

How can an Offender Management System integrate risk/needs assessments to make communities safer?

Learn about the benefits of using well-validated risk and needs instruments and how they can facilitate evidence-based case planning and treatment for individuals - by MHS Public Safety. Read More

Towards an intelligent Offender Management System 

A new vision requires modern offender management systems, capable of responding to the issues facing prison administrations today, with the flexibility and ability to learn and respond to issues that we will face in the future. Read More

Why are Prisons Slow to Adopt New Digital Technologies? The Challenges and Solutions

Core Systems explores the challenges faced by prisons when adopting new digital technologies and how to overcome them. Read More

Overcoming the Challenges of Introducing Digital Services to Analog Prisons

Read about five key dimensions for correctional facilities to succeed in digital transformation and improve outcomes for both staff and inmates. Read More

Achieving digital maturity in prisons: A Study on Digital Readiness

Digital transformation requires a holistic approach that includes the right culture, leadership, processes, and capabilities. Discover a model that aims to measure how ready organisations are to embark on this process successfully. Read More

Digitalisation in Corrections – The Singapore Experience

Singapore Prison Service's strategy leverages technology for smarter rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. Read More

Integration of Digital Thinking in Corrections

Outlining the four key pillars enabling corrections organisations to develop their digital transformation strategy. Read More

Digital transformation in the Belgian prison system: improving the daily life of inmates and staff

The Belgian prison system presents their ongoing modernisation effort enabling detainees to stay connected to the digital world outside and supporting staff in their work. Read More

Transforming Rehabilitation through digital technology in New South Wales Corrections

Improving community safety through a digital technology programme allowing inmates to take responsibility for their rehabilitation. Read More

Judicial supervision of foreign nationals in the EU: Can technology help overcome the challenges?

Integrating technology in the transfer process of probationary or alternative measures for foreign nationals in the EU. Read More

The staff at the heart of the Missouri corrections culture transformation

Anne Precythe, President of the Correctional Leaders Association & Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, USA Read More

Elevating prison service based on an evolutionary and responsive strategy

Caron McCaffrey, Director-General of the Irish Prison Service & President of EuroPris Read More

Supporting victims of crime and offenders through probation and mediation

Andrea Matoušková, Director-General, Czech Probation and Mediation Service Read More

Campaigning for Fairness, Equality and Justice: “A Marathon Worth Running”

Norman L. Reimer, Global CEO, Fair Trials Read More
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The Ghent Drug Treatment Court inspires sentencing alternatives in Belgium

An innovative way of dealing with drug-addicted offenders after the failure of the traditional judicial approach. Read More

How technology can support 21st-century prison systems

Medication distribution lockers in prisons - a solution that is saving time for medical staff and inmates. An innovative solution from Unilink and its partners. Read More

Pretrial behaviour change intervention for men charged with domestic violence offences

The New South Wales (NSW) Remand Domestic Violence intervention programme is changing minds through voluntary participation. Read More

Swedish correctional services: growing challenges in an era of change

Martin Holmgren, Director-General, Swedish Prison and Probation Service Read More

Coming together to create a coordinated strategy for corrections modernisation

Simon Bonk, Chair of the Technology Solutions Network, ICPA Read More

Use of Virtual Reality in Catalan Prisons: Challenges and Opportunities

Exploring the use of Virtual Reality in IPV therapy - a promising approach for managing risk factors and reducing recidivism. Read More

Smart Prisons and Artificial Intelligence Systems Expand in Finland

An update on the expansion of the Smart Prison project in Finland, which provides digital devices and services to inmates for communication, task management, and rehabilitation purposes. Read More

Inmate Communications: In-cell telephony transforms French prisons

Discover how in-cell telephony has transformed the French prison system, providing benefits that support its rehabilitative framework and contribute to institutional peace. Read More

Technology and digital transformation in prisons and probation

Unilink explores the recent policy changes and innovations within the UK Probation Service, and presents a solution for improving the probation experience for both service users and practitioners. Read More

Learn to Earn: A new philosophy in correctional tablet programs

Tablets have revolutionised the way incarcerated individuals access communication and programming services. NCIC Inmate Communications explores the technology benefits and the challenges of balancing costs and accessibility. Read More

Video sessions in Scottish Prisons – A digital transition

Secure video calls in Scottish prisons are improving the wellbeing of prisoners and their families. Read More

Where does your jurisdiction stand in the Digital Transition/ Transformation journey?

The introduction of digital technologies in your agency should not be left in the hands of IT professionals or even tusted and experienced practitioners. Technical and operational expertise are key, but a future envisioning strategic approach will definitely make a difference.  To help build structured digital transformation efforts, we bring you the expert's opinions and research, the lived experience of decision-makers and brief case presentations on how different jurisdictions have adopted specific technology solutions benefiting incarcerated persons and staff. Read More

Digital Transformation of Justice: Experts from various parts of the world share their opinions

Read the point of view of experts and decision-makers. Read More

“Changing Lives”: Northern Ireland’s Digital Solution for Engaging Probation Service Users

Discover the app that helps people under supervision in Northern Ireland. Read More

The Role of Policy and Digital Strategy in Shaping the Future of Corrections

With the right vision and strategy, digital technology can be a powerful tool for promoting successful outcomes. Telio initiates the dialog on change-enabling policy development. Read More

PO21 Expert Interviews: Lars Dietze, Senior Correctional Officer, Team leader and Trainer

As a trainer of new officers in Bremen, Germany, Lars Dietze shares the point of view of prison officers on the crucial role of having updated training to face their daily challenges. In the scope of the project PO21 - European Prison Officers for the 21st Century, at the PO21 Final Conference. Read More

Arraignment hearings guarantee human rights and avoid excessive pretrial detention in Brazil

Luís Geraldo Lanfredi, Deputy Judge of the Presidency of the National Council of Justice, Brazil Read More

Romanian prison system makes invaluable advances through foreign support

Dan Halchin, Director-general, Romanian Penitentiary Administration Read More
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In the field of pretrial detention “it is not enough to change the law.”

José Lopes da Mota, Judge, Supreme Court of Justice, Portugal Read More

Cloud-based correctional technology drives Morgan County’s connected successes

Cloud-based technology is improving the lives of correctional officers and inmates at the Morgan County Jail, USA. A case study by Tyler Technologies. Read More

Moving to digital workflows increases public safety efficiency and results

A case study, by MHS Public Safety, about leveraging the power of digital technology in Corrections to reduce redivism: systems' modernization, treatment and rehabilitation practices enhancement, and beyond. Read More

Brazil: Arraignment hearings have prevented more than 270,000 pretrial detentions since 2015

Exploring the rollout of arraignment hearings in Brazil, the context that spurred the measure and the challenges of a paradigm shift. Read More
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The key(s) to the success of the humanitarian mission in criminal justice

Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Read More

Spain: Corrections reaps the rewards of investments and reforms in recent decades

Ángel Luis Ortiz González, Secretary General of Penitentiary Institutions, Spain Read More
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