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Systemic change efforts in New Zealand Corrections are already bearing fruit

Jeremy Lightfoot, Chief Executive, Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, New Zealand 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
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From Uganda’s Death Row to Human Rights Activism

Susan Kigula, Human rights activist, Uganda 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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The role of UNODC in penitentiary reform processes in Latin America

The model of deprivation of liberty in Latin America has been going through a deep crisis for decades, and penitentiaries... 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
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The Spanish penitentiary system: changes to comply with European regulations and current challenges

Ángel Yuste Castillejo, Secretary General of Penitentiary Institutions, Spain Read More
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From punishment to rehabilitation: Namibia as a beacon of modernity in Africa

Raphael T. Hamunyela, Commissioner-General, Namibian Correctional Service 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
Prison design trends

Transferring Prison Design Trends

Trends influence virtually every aspect of daily living impacting what we eat, wear, listen to, purchase, believe, and trust. Establishing... Read More
Ronald Lamola

Offenders rehabilitation and their contribution to the South-African society

Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, South Africa Read More

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

Ricardo Pérez Manrique, Judge, President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights 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
David Brown

A focus on reducing recidivism both in custody and community corrections

David Brown, Chief Executive, Department for Correctional Services, South Australia Read More

How can prison architecture affect judicial cooperation in criminal matters – the case of detention conditions

Explore the impact of conditions of detention on international judicial cooperation in criminal matters. Read More

Judicial supervision of foreign nationals in the EU: Can technology help overcome the challenges?

Integrating technology in the transfer process of probationary or alternative measures for foreign nationals in the EU. Read More
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How to reduce the number of women in prison

Women are a minority in prison. Currently, of the 10.35 million prisoners worldwide, over 700.000 (6.8%) are female (1). However,... 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

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

Addressing overcrowding and creating pathways to employment in Colombia’s justice system

Ángela María Buitrago, Minister of Justice and Law, Colombia Read More

Pretrial detention as “ultima ratio”: an imperative for Criminal Justice Systems

Often fuelled by a punitive social climate, there are frequent calls to increase incarceration and build more prisons. Even if urgently needed in some countries to replace sometimes very old, outdated, and degraded prison infrastructure, building more prisons can be an unreasonable solution. Alternative measures are essential. We interviewed magistrates, correctional leaders, and NGO representatives to understand their work in modernising justice systems and their views on reducing pretrial detention. We also present noteworthy cases from different continents on how jurisdictions are reducing pretrial detention. Read More
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Strategic planning and the development of the Belgian correctional system

Koen Geens, Minister of Justice, Belgium Read More

EEA/Norway Grants: Strengthening Prison Infrastructure and Rehabilitation Across Europe

Kim Ekhaugen, Head of International Cooperation in the Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service Read More

Case study: the Ohio strategic planning process

Building for the future: Adapting Georgia’s prisons to a changing population

Tyrone Oliver, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Corrections Read More

Promoting inclusivity through user-friendly design

In this article, author Sarah Spence deep dives into the importance of user-friendly software design in fostering an inclusive environment. Read More
jana spero Assistant Minister Croatia

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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Bolivia: Legal transformation towards 2030

In Ibero-America, we live in democracy after ending the dictatorial regimes. In international time, that was just the day before... Read More

Towards a holistic approach to deradicalisation

References Barrelle, K. (2014) Pro-integration: disengagement from the life after extremism. Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression. DOI: 10.1080/19434472.2014.988165... Read More

From crime hubs to schools of transformation: Prison reform in Ceará

Mauro Albuquerque, Secretary of Penitentiary Administration and Resocialization, State of Ceará, Brazil Read More

The opportunity that emerged from chaos

For a long time, heads of correctional administrations have prepared for different threat scenarios. But this time, it was different. The COVID 19 pandemic has taken us all by surprise and hit hard, showing how vulnerable our organisations can be. Read More
Ivan Zinger

Achieving systemic changes through the investigation of inmates’ complaints

Ivan Zinger, Correctional Investigator of Canada Read More

Reducing overcrowding and expanding work opportunities in Rondonia

Marcus Rito, President of CONSEJ and Secretary of Justice of Rondonia, Brazil Read More
Romulo Mateus at his office

Challenges and priorities for the Portuguese prison system… And the ongoing transformation despite COVID-19

Rómulo Mateus, Director-General of Reintegration and Prison Services, Portugal Read More

“A meaningful detention experience from day one”: Belgium’s alternative to traditional prisons

Mathilde Steenbergen, Director-General of the Belgian Prison Service Read More

Scaling treatment delivery with blended learning models

In this case study, discover interLIFT, a highly scalable treatment delivery model created to bridge the gap between rehabilitation ideals and institutional constraints. Read More
Veronica Souza CEO CARCEL

CARCEL: Empowering female inmates through work

Veronica D’Souza, CARCEL’s social enterprise founder and CEO 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
Digitalising justice systems to bring the best of justice

Digitalising justice systems to bring the best of justice

European Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, presents three proposals to modernise the European justice system. 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

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