Digital Transformation
Woo Ying-ming, Commissioner of Correctional Services, Hong Kong Read More
Věra Jourová, European Union Commissioner for Justice, Consumers and Gender equality Read More
Context Almost everyone in the United States uses a computer, smartphone or another form of technology, daily, to work, access... Read More
The acknowledgement of the negative impact of imprisonment on individuals, families and communities led, over the last three decades, to... Read More
Ronald Gramigna, Fredy Fässler, Sylvie Bula, Switzerland Read More
Electronic monitoring and the future What do we talk about when we talk about “electronic monitoring” (EM)? We talk about... 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
“There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you, and there are times to go... Read More
In the last 20 to 40 years, probation went through significant transformations. One of these changes that can be noticed... Read More
In the developed and modern 21st century, the punishment, retribution, security, rehabilitation and restorative dimensions of the prison sentence, cannot... Read More
The judicial and corrections sector, both from academics and practitioners’ point of view, has traditionally been quite cautious when it... Read More
Context & Problem Research shows that while the number of crimes has declined, the number of prisoners has not, and... Read More
In conferences, training events and meetings, I am frequently asked: “how can innovation take place in prisons?” My answer, regardless... Read More
Context Criminal justice in Brazil faces many challenges, as crime is growing and the prisons are packed. The volume of... Read More
These reforms are designed to build on the successful elements of the existing system, Transforming Rehabilitation, which led to... Read More
By Dr Victoria Knight and Dr Lee Hadlington De Montfort University, United Kingdom Earlier this year we announced the launch... Read More
Overcoming the challenges of prison overcrowding has proven to be a difficult task for many jurisdictions around the globe. Social... Read More
Gary Mohr, Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, United States of America Read More
Desmond Chin, Commissioner of the Singapore Prison Service Read More
Exercising leadership can be as exciting and rewarding as a distressing and lonely experience, even when surrounded by many people.... 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
Nicole Belloubet, Minister of Justice, France Read More
Loh Teck En, Director of the Transformation and Technology Division, Singapore Prison Service Read More
Alexandre Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, United Nations Read More
The one constant of technology is that it is always evolving. While this constant evolution has the potential to enable... Read More
To say that we are at the beginning of a new era for the usage of IT and technology in... Read More
Context Artificial intelligence (AI) consists of the ability of machines or computers to emulate human thinking and decision making. A... Read More
Nathalie Alvarado, Head of Citizen Security and Justice, Inter-American Development Bank Read More
Convergence of technology has been a constant feature in the industry for decades. With recent progress in technology, the pace... Read More
Luiz Carlos Cruz, Secretary of State for Justice, Espírito Santo, Brazil Read More
Vivian Geiran, President of the Council for Penological Cooperation (PC-CP) of the Council of Europe and Director of the Irish Probation Service Read More
The Email a Prisoner (EMAP) service has made a huge difference to our prisoners and in their maintaining family ties.... Read More
Context The Adoption of Electronic Monitoring Technologies The Portuguese Ministry of Justice is no stranger to the multiple benefits that... Read More
The use of technology is increasing in the criminal justice landscape. This is slowly receiving attention from academic research in... Read More
Context Citizens in Northern Ireland (NI) have embraced advances in technology. The most recent research states that 76% of people... Read More