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Unlocking the potential of public safety services in improving the livelihoods of people with disabilities

The Secure Communities Forum has taken a pioneering step, convening a global working group to address safety concerns for 'People of Determination.' Read More

Electronic monitoring: Overcoming operational and logistical challenges during the pandemic

The electronic monitoring sector response during the early phase of COVID-19 focused on implementing remote learning modalities as an emergency response. As the pandemic has evolved, so too have electronic monitoring responses. Read More
Virtual reality for drug rehabilitation in probation project

VR for drug rehabilitation

Developing and Using Virtual Reality Technology for the Rehabilitation of Drug Users in the Probation Service   This project aims... Read More

AWARE European Arrest Warrant

The AWARE EAW project aims at increasing the cooperation between EU Member States using two Framework Decisions (FDs) in particular:... Read More
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The Hungarian correctional system on the path to modernisation

Major General Dr Tamás Tóth, Director General of the Hungarian Prison Service  Read More
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Preventing juvenile delinquency in Panama through talent and purpose

Erika Ender, Singer-songwriter and philanthropist, founder and president of the Puertas Abiertas Foundation, Panama Read More
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Singapore Prison Service towards total digitisation

Loh Teck En, Director of the Transformation and Technology Division, Singapore Prison Service Read More

A constructive alternative to incarceration at the disposal of the most vulnerable

David Scott, Director of the Toronto Bail Programme, Ontario, Canada  Read More
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A leadership of proximity with eyes on solutions and continuous improvement

Jana Špero, Assistant Minister, Directorate for Prisons and Probation, Ministry of Justice, Croatia Read More
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Multi-level in-prison radicalisation prevention certification programme

Digital transformation… “If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together”

In conferences, training events and meetings, I am frequently asked: “how can innovation take place in prisons?” My answer, regardless... Read More

Electronic monitoring: does “home confinement” necessarily mean “RF”?

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The case of El Salvador’s prison information system

Context In June 2009, the new government authorities of El Salvador and the General Directorate of Correctional Centres (DGCP, by... Read More
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Embracing mobility improves efficiency for community corrections officers

ODSecurity Soter RS Body Scanner

A win-win for contraband detection

It wasn’t too long ago that if a Prison Officer suspected a person of carrying contraband into a prison then... Read More
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Taking electronic monitoring to the next level

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New experimental lab of penitentiary forensics in Italy

Context & Problem Research shows that while the number of crimes has declined, the number of prisoners has not, and... Read More
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Unilink is empowering prisoners and helping rehabilitation through employment

The convergence of information technology and operational technology in Corrections: a driver for innovation

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Prisons and the mentally ill: why design matters

By Dr. Marayca López and Laura Maiello-Reidy, CGL Companies Scope of the Problem Worldwide, mental health disorders among the general population... Read More
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UNODC’s work on the management of violent extremist prisoners and the prevention of radicalisation to violence in prisons

The UNODC aids Iraq in prison reform, working with the government and partner nations to bolster corrections, counter-radicalisation, intelligence, and global anti-terrorism efforts. Read More
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Times of change and modernisation in the Portuguese justice system

Francisca Van Dunem, Minister of Justice, Portugal Read More

WayOut Integrated exit programme for prisons and probation

The WayOut project is fundamentally aimed at building a common framework to evaluate Exit programmes along with the development of... Read More
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The Swiss correctional system: the complex challenge of harmonisation

Ronald Gramigna, Fredy Fässler, Sylvie Bula, Switzerland Read More
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fostering development through finding solutions to crime and violence

Nathalie Alvarado, Head of Citizen Security and Justice, Inter-American Development Bank Read More
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The Italian juvenile and community justice in transition

Gemma Tuccillo, Head of the Department of Juvenile and Community Justice, Ministry of Justice, Italy  Read More

Taking evidence-based decisions and employee wellness in the spotlight

Colette Peters, Director of the Department of Corrections, Oregon State, United States of America Read More
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The challenges and opportunities of the Italian penitentiary system

Francesco Basentini, Director General of the Penitentiary Department, Italy  Read More

Advancing justice and corrections in conflict regions through the Rule of Law

Alexandre Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, United Nations  Read More

Communication in prisons: integral solutions to tackle complex challenges

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Code4000: a prison project that yields tech jobs to prisoners

Code4000 is a UK-based community interest project set up with a clear mission to provide industry-specific coding training within the UK prison estates Read More

The role of technology in correctional transformation

The Cart Before the Horse: this would be an apt analogy for some organisations’ approach to digital transformation. We too... Read More
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The use of artificial intelligence in the Mexican justice system

Context Artificial intelligence (AI) consists of the ability of machines or computers to emulate human thinking and decision making. A... Read More
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Offline technology for prison education

Context Almost everyone in the United States uses a computer, smartphone or another form of technology, daily, to work, access... Read More

Digital criminal justice: how technology brings security and speed to the Brazilian system

Context Criminal justice in Brazil faces many challenges, as crime is growing and the prisons are packed. The volume of... Read More
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Using technology to promote desistance in Northern Ireland: “Changing Lives” Mobile App

Context Citizens in Northern Ireland (NI) have embraced advances in technology. The most recent research states that 76% of people... Read More
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Using advanced virtual reality technology for treating drug addiction in prison and probation settings

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Breaking Prison Walls in Portugal: Early Release of Prisoners Through Electronic Monitoring

Context The Adoption of Electronic Monitoring Technologies The Portuguese Ministry of Justice is no stranger to the multiple benefits that... Read More
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Public Acceptability Survey on the Prisoners’ Access to Digital Technology: Emerging Results

By Dr Victoria Knight and Dr Lee Hadlington De Montfort University, United Kingdom Earlier this year we announced the launch... Read More

Resettlement for prisoners with drug and mental health problems

By Russel Webster Systematic review finds interpersonal skills of case workers; access to social support and housing; and continuity of... Read More
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