The R2PRIS certification is a capacity building programme developed with the support of the European Commission and built as the... Read More
Context & Problem Research shows that while the number of crimes has declined, the number of prisoners has not, and... Read More
In the last 40 years, one of the main concerns for prison administrations was the reduction of prison populations. The... Read More
By Dr Victoria Knight and Dr Lee Hadlington De Montfort University, United Kingdom Earlier this year we announced the launch... Read More
Judicial Strategy Against all Forms of Violent Extremism in Prison: Harmonised Guidelines for Judges
Read document What our administration wanted to publish, with the contribution of many partners, is a small handbook for European... Read More
Peer training is increasingly needed, especially for disadvantaged groups. The placement of offenders in peer-support roles is also increasingly recommended... Read More
Medication distribution lockers in prisons - a solution that is saving time for medical staff and inmates. An innovative solution from Unilink and its partners.
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There is a tendency to associate virtual reality with the gaming industry as, over the past couple of years, we... Read More
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
// The Unilink Group consists of four companies operating in the Criminal Justice Sector: Unilink Software, providing biometrically enabled Custodial... Read More
Prison gangs are pervasive in American corrections. According to official figures, thousands of inmates are currently affiliated with gangs, with... Read More
With drugs entering our prison systems on a regular basis, we need to address the “elephant in the room” that... Read More
The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners state that prisoners have the right to communicate with family and... Read More
Context Artificial intelligence (AI) consists of the ability of machines or computers to emulate human thinking and decision making. A... Read More
Criminological paradigms, such as the “Social Bond Theory”, offer no doubt about the importance of social bonds and family support... Read More
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
Learn more about the vital role of rehabilitation in correctional facilities, and how NCIC's RISE Method promotes education, skills, and communication for the incarcerated. Read More
On the 27th February 2018, the European Commission (EC) and the Bulgarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union... Read More
“The contrast between a prison with and without kiosks is like night and day.” (Prisoner S.M., HMP Northumberland, operated by... Read More
Context Almost everyone in the United States uses a computer, smartphone or another form of technology, daily, to work, access... Read More
Over the last 10 years, violent extremist (1) offenders (VEOs) have conducted several incidents analogous to some form of extremism,... Read More
The judicial and corrections sector, both from academics and practitioners’ point of view, has traditionally been quite cautious when it... Read More
A detailed study on the effects of access to video visitation in prison in the recidivism rate of individuals after their release. Read More
Shining a light on the worrying numbers and consequences of the (over)use of pretrial detention around the world.
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Article Diane Williams & Jennifer Oades The incarceration rate for women has skyrocketed globally by approximately 53% since 2000 and... Read More
This project is based on the idea that it’s possible to increase social reintegration of offenders through dialogue when it... Read More
Incarceration in Canada To be incarcerated means that the justice system has deemed that an individual be separated from society... Read More
Trends influence virtually every aspect of daily living impacting what we eat, wear, listen to, purchase, believe, and trust. Establishing... Read More
Exploring the use of Virtual Reality in IPV therapy - a promising approach for managing risk factors and reducing recidivism. Read More
If, as Dostoyevsky said, the degree of civilization of a society can be judged by entering its prisons, we could... Read More
The one constant of technology is that it is always evolving. While this constant evolution has the potential to enable... Read More
Jails in America are obsolete and so are the buildings and the philosophy behind them. But, right now, they’re often... Read More
Best practices show that electronic monitoring (EM) can be an interesting tool, especially if used to serve a strategy of... Read More
Context The Adoption of Electronic Monitoring Technologies The Portuguese Ministry of Justice is no stranger to the multiple benefits that... Read More
Discover the app that helps people under supervision in Northern Ireland. Read More
Read the contributions from many Directors-General of prison and probation administrations worldwide and correctional experts and leaders. Read More
Exploring the role of prison officers and the diversity of standards in the education and training of these professionals. Read More
Delving into Europe's approach to extremism, this article uncovers the rise of conspiracy theories, incel culture, and far-right extremism, shaping the landscape of criminal justice practices and highlighting the need for proactive strategies in the face of evolving threats. Read More
You have a kid that you have taken care of your whole life, and suddenly he/she ends up in prison.... Read More