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Supporting individuals with disabilities during disasters: A critical need for inclusive preparedness in prisons

Prisons are unique environments where safety and security are paramount. However, during emergencies such as natural disasters, fires, or infrastructure failures, the vulnerabilities of certain populations are required to be taken into additional account. Read More

Mentoring in prisons – Bridging the gap amidst global shortfalls

Mentoring in prisons is far more than a traditional handover of job duties—it is the cornerstone of professional growth, resilience, and cultural transformation within correctional systems. Read More

The complexity of Offender Management Systems: why building in-house is not as simple and low cost as it seems

Discover why many states and countries who attempted or supported the development of bespoke OMS solutions, ultimately transitioned or are in the process of transitioning to COTS systems. Read More

Revolutionising recruitment & training in prisons – the Foundations of PRISGRADS

Learn more about the PRISGRADS project, the first of its kind, which reimagined how prisons recruit talent – and not through the same old narratives. Read More

Key aspects of Framework Decision 2008/909 and its practical impact on judicial cooperation across EU member states

Read about recommendations and new ideas to make the use of Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA across EU Member States reach its full potential. Read More

Digital Transformation in corrections: the role of modern, configurable, evidence-based Commercial Off-The-Shelf OMS solutions

The decision to modernize an offender database, develop bespoke in-house systems, or adopt a highly configurable Commercial Off-The-Shelf platform is not merely a technical choice—it is a strategic determination that will shape the future of correctional operations for decades to come. Read More

Strengthening rights in European Arrest Warrant proceedings in a post-pandemic era

Discussing the practical challenges in the application of the EAW during the COVID-19 pandemic, the EPHESUS project recently spoke to Pilar Ríos, from the University of Seville, who shared some insights into these difficulties and best practices to enhance mutual trust and cooperation among EU Member States. Read More

Ensuring Safe Digital Inclusion for Young People in Youth Detention Centers

Digital literacy is a critical component in empowering young people and preparing them for life beyond detention. The Triangle platform offers a valuable tool for fostering digital skills in a secure, engaging environment. Read More

Towards the digitalisation of the Spanish prison system: where we are and a vision of where we are going

Learn more about Spain's efforts in modernising their prisons, including their pioneering video-calling services provided to persons deprived of liberty. Read More

AI for Justice: Tackling Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System

This article, authored by Kristin Weivoda, explores the promising role of AI in combating entrenched disparities in sentencing, policing, and parole decisions. Read More

The Strategic Consideration of Prison Administrations as Critical Entities and Prisons as Critical Infrastructures: A Necessary Shift in the European Security Policy

Highlighting the necessity of including prisons in the EU's list of critical infrastructures. Read More

The Evidence Moving Through Prison Walls – What You’re Missing

Delve into the hidden world of digital evidence within prison walls and uncover the crucial role it plays in solving crimes and dismantling criminal networks. Read More

Santa’s Helper: Connecting Hearts Foundation Delivers Christmas Gifts for Children of Prisoners

The Connecting Hearts Foundation has launched a Christmas initiative for children of prisoners. Read More

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

The “Lone Wolves”: Terrorism and mental (in)sanity

Exploring the duality between violent extremism and mental health in the actions of "lone wolf" terrorists. Read More

Why Vaccination Matters in Prison Populations

Learn about the importance and the barriers to vaccine access in prison, and a project striving to increase vaccine uptake in prison populations. Read More

New Software to Access the World Prison Brief Dataset: The prisonbrief Statistical Package∗

Danilo Freire & Robert Myles McDonnell The World Prison Brief Dataset (WPB) provides a unique source of information about the... Read More

Core Correctional Skills The training kit

What is the main subject of this new book? Ioan Durnescu: For almost 20 years, we’ve been speaking about core... Read More

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

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

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

Correctional facilities designed as healing environments

By Robert Boraks, Parkin Architects Nelson Mandela once said: “No one truly knows a nation until one has been inside... Read More

Still dying on the inside

By Russel Webster Inquest examines the rising number of women who die in prison, 11 years after the Corston report.... Read More

Temporary release reduces reoffending

By Russel Webster New MoJ research confirms that release on temporary licence (ROTL) reduces reoffending and more ROTLs reduce reoffending... Read More

Drug and alcohol treatment goes digital

By Russel Webster Substance misuse treatment providers embrace digital for a better user experience. The digital revolution is here…almost The... Read More

The mental health needs of women in prison

By Russel Webster Prison environments and women prisoners’ needs are complex and demand gender-aware care in view of women’s vulnerability... Read More

95% children forced to leave home when mum goes to jail

By Russel Webster Children are often devastated when their mum is sent to prison but their interests are rarely considered... Read More

Trends in the Design of Correctional Facilities

by Robert Boraks, Parkin Architects Today there is improved understanding that a correctional facility is no longer the “end of... Read More

The challenge of delivering healthcare in prison

By Russel Webster Public Health England’s annual health and justice review highlights specific health needs of women and older prisoners.... Read More

The process and experience of recall to prison

By Russel Webster Prisoners and probation officers had different perceptions of how much prisoners understood recall, how much they communicated... Read More

Interventions with extremist offenders show promise

By Russel Webster Results from process evaluations of Motivational and Engagement Intervention (MEI) and the Healthy Identity Intervention (HII) interventions... Read More

Harnessing the potential of sport in prison

By Russel Webster Professor Rosie Meek makes 12 recommendations to make sport and health living a key part of a... Read More

Mobile phones in prison

By Russel Webster Prison staff say illicit phones are about organised drug dealing while prisoners view them more as tools... Read More

Understanding prison violence

By Russel Webster Prison disturbances are associated with physically poor conditions, highly controlling regimes and the uneven application of rules,... Read More

Why Friday prison releases are counter-productive

By Russel Webster NACRO briefing on how Friday prison releases can damage resettlement before it’s even properly started. A new... Read More

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Advancing Justice in the Americas

Collaborating for Change: Corrections Technology Association role in Digital Transformation

Supporting individuals with disabilities during disasters: A critical need for inclusive preparedness in prisons

Mentoring in prisons – Bridging the gap amidst global shortfalls

The complexity of Offender Management Systems: why building in-house is not as simple and low cost as it seems

Revolutionising recruitment & training in prisons – the Foundations of PRISGRADS

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Supporting individuals with disabilities during disasters: A critical need for inclusive preparedness in prisons

Mentoring in prisons – Bridging the gap amidst global shortfalls

The complexity of Offender Management Systems: why building in-house is not as simple and low cost as it seems

Revolutionising recruitment & training in prisons – the Foundations of PRISGRADS

Key aspects of Framework Decision 2008/909 and its practical impact on judicial cooperation across EU member states

Digital Transformation in corrections: the role of modern, configurable, evidence-based Commercial Off-The-Shelf OMS solutions

Strengthening rights in European Arrest Warrant proceedings in a post-pandemic era

Ensuring Safe Digital Inclusion for Young People in Youth Detention Centers

Towards the digitalisation of the Spanish prison system: where we are and a vision of where we are going

AI for Justice: Tackling Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System

The Strategic Consideration of Prison Administrations as Critical Entities and Prisons as Critical Infrastructures: A Necessary Shift in the European Security Policy

The Evidence Moving Through Prison Walls – What You’re Missing

Santa’s Helper: Connecting Hearts Foundation Delivers Christmas Gifts for Children of Prisoners

The “Lone Wolves”: Terrorism and mental (in)sanity

Why Vaccination Matters in Prison Populations

New Software to Access the World Prison Brief Dataset: The prisonbrief Statistical Package∗

Prisons and the mentally ill: why design matters

Still dying on the inside

95% children forced to leave home when mum goes to jail

The challenge of delivering healthcare in prison

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