Over the last 10 years, violent extremist (1) offenders (VEOs) have conducted several incidents analogous to some form of extremism,... Read More
Context Almost everyone in the United States uses a computer, smartphone or another form of technology, daily, to work, access... Read More
Authors Sonia Bom and Jonas Hviid Mønster of Alex Poulsen Architects explore how Denmark's innovative prison architecture, grounded in normalisation, promotes wellbeing and supports reintegration through humane environments. Read More
Article José Demetrio As COVID-19 began to spread in early 2020 – reaching a pandemic state – it quickly became... Read More
The detention house project represents a fundamental switch in the Belgian penal landscape. Learn more from two leaders at the front of this project. Read More
Outlining the four key pillars enabling corrections organisations to develop their digital transformation strategy. Read More
Context & Problem Research shows that while the number of crimes has declined, the number of prisoners has not, and... Read More
Criminal recidivism by people who go through the prison system is a severe and costly problem that affects all... 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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In this article by ViaPath Technologies, discover how Intelligence-Led Corrections (ILC) strategies combat contraband cell phones in prisons through detection, extraction, and analysis. Read More
Most of the treatment literature in corrections focuses on the challenge of ‘reintegration’ – how best to encourage and support... Read More
Despite the industry’s best efforts to modernise and ‘professionalise’ sourcing practices, project management and service delivery methods; over 70% of... Read More
Best practices show that electronic monitoring (EM) can be an interesting tool, especially if used to serve a strategy of... Read More
This is quite a dilemma for many correctional agencies: once decided that something needs to happen to modernise the current... 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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Context The Adoption of Electronic Monitoring Technologies The Portuguese Ministry of Justice is no stranger to the multiple benefits that... Read More
In this article, author Sarah Spence deep dives into the importance of user-friendly software design in fostering an inclusive environment. Read More
Claire Machan, Inês de Castro and Ana Rita Pires from IPS_Innovative Prison Systems explore the frontiers of rehabilitation support, including new evidence-based assessment tools, VR-enhanced training, and leveraging AI-powered data analysis. Read More
Article ODSecurity 2020 was a challenging year for worldwide correctional services managing the devastating effects of COVID-19, and although the... Read More
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
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
Sir Tim Purcell (Core Systems) advocates a holistic prison reform strategy: intelligence, security, psychology, education, counseling, and technology to rehabilitate inmates and thwart extremism and crime. Read More
Today, across Europe, numerous countries are dealing with the growing threat of radicalisation. While much has been made of the... Read More
Detailing the new programmes being implemented and tested in the scope of Smart Prison, a project that seeks innovations that work and can be applied to the general prison system. Read More
Prison, terrorism and emergency are causing a vicious circle and a dangerous situation in Europe, which is no longer justified... Read More
Discover Antonio Sadler's journey from prison to working with transformative technology at ViaPath, a testament to the potential of providing opportunities to change lives. Read More
Digital services in the area of education can break the cycle of incarceration, not just for the incarcerated individual, but also for those in their ecosystem. A hypothesis advanced by Telio. Read More
The FAIRNESS project promotes a balanced harmonisation of the Member States’ (MS) legal practices in relation to the implementation of... Read More
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
In this article, Sarah Spence from MHS examines how technology can transform correctional education, addressing challenges of funding, access, and security while equipping justice-involved individuals with essential digital skills for reintegration. Read More
Inmate family support and social ties are often referred to in criminological theories as important elements of crime prevention and... Read More
The understanding that it is possible to make electronic monitoring (EM) technology evolve into the spectrum of preventive action is... Read More
The prison system in Brazil struggles with overcrowding and poor infrastructure. Discover how the Ribeirão das Neves Prison Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is addressing this through an innovative approach. Read More
“When I moved to HMP Northumberland I was so happy to see a kiosk. In my previous prisons, friends spoke... 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
Discover how the Michigan Department of Corrections fostering long-term success after release through an Vocational Village concept. Read More
Read about Namibia’s Correctional Service (NCS) partnership with Telio Group to pilot a supervised telephony system at Windhoek Correctional Facility, in this article written by Dave Lageweg from Telio, and Raphael T. Hamunyela, the Commissioner-General of the Namibian Correctional Service. Read More
A scheme providing legal aid to the accused, ensuring that prompt decisions are taken upon arrest, arraignment and prosecution. Read More
