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Building for the future: Nebraska’s new correctional facility

Uncover how the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is addressing the challenges of aging prison infrastructure by creating spaces that align with modern correctional practices. Read More

Reshaping the Romanian Prison System: progress,challenges and commitments

Discover in this article how the Romanian Penitentiary Administration is modernising the prison system, transforming it into a catalyst for rehabilitation and successful social reintegration. Read More

Corrections as a social enabler: uplifting offenders’ lives through partnerships and technology

Find out how the Singapore Prison Service (SPS) is redefining rehabilitation by integrating technology and fostering community partnerships, through its Corrections 2030 framework. Read More

Brazil’s first public-private prison partnership marks 12 years of operation with strong results

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

The role of infrastructure in the Catalan penitentiary system

The location and design of penitentiary facilities shape rehabilitation and reintegration. Learn how the Catalan system incorporates these elements to support successful societal reintegration. Read More

A Master Plan for security and reintegration

In this article, learn how Chile’s Ministry of Justice and Human Rights' new Prison Policy strengthens the prison system through four pillars: reintegration, security, staff, and infrastructure. Read More

The Danish approach: How architecture can promote normalisation

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

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

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

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

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

Digitalisation in Corrections – The Singapore Experience

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

“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

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

Toronto Bail Program: Reducing pretrial detention through supervision and support

The Toronto Bail Program provides supervision and rehabilitative support for those who cannot provide bail guarantees on their own. 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
JT9 Nigeria Pretrial Reduction PDSS scheme

Legal aid upon arrest reduces pretrial detention in Nigeria 

A scheme providing legal aid to the accused, ensuring that prompt decisions are taken upon arrest, arraignment and prosecution. Read More

Understanding Ireland’s Comparatively Low Rate of Pretrial Detention

Noteworthy Practice Pretrial Detention Reduction Ireland Ireland has a comparatively low pretrial detention (PTD) rate by European standards, at around... 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
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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
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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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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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Embracing mobility improves efficiency for community corrections officers

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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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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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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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