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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

How can an Offender Management System integrate risk/needs assessments to make communities safer?

Learn about the benefits of using well-validated risk and needs instruments and how they can facilitate evidence-based case planning and treatment for individuals - by MHS Public Safety. Read More

Smart Prisons and Artificial Intelligence Systems Expand in Finland

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

Towards an intelligent Offender Management System 

A new vision requires modern offender management systems, capable of responding to the issues facing prison administrations today, with the flexibility and ability to learn and respond to issues that we will face in the future. 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

Why are Prisons Slow to Adopt New Digital Technologies? The Challenges and Solutions

Core Systems explores the challenges faced by prisons when adopting new digital technologies and how to overcome them. Read More

Technology and digital transformation in prisons and probation

Unilink explores the recent policy changes and innovations within the UK Probation Service, and presents a solution for improving the probation experience for both service users and practitioners. Read More

Overcoming the Challenges of Introducing Digital Services to Analog Prisons

Read about five key dimensions for correctional facilities to succeed in digital transformation and improve outcomes for both staff and inmates. Read More

Learn to Earn: A new philosophy in correctional tablet programs

Tablets have revolutionised the way incarcerated individuals access communication and programming services. NCIC Inmate Communications explores the technology benefits and the challenges of balancing costs and accessibility. Read More

Achieving digital maturity in prisons: A Study on Digital Readiness

Digital transformation requires a holistic approach that includes the right culture, leadership, processes, and capabilities. Discover a model that aims to measure how ready organisations are to embark on this process successfully. 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

Integration of Digital Thinking in Corrections

Outlining the four key pillars enabling corrections organisations to develop their digital transformation strategy. Read More

Digital Transformation of Justice: Experts from various parts of the world share their opinions

Read the point of view of experts and decision-makers. 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

The Role of Policy and Digital Strategy in Shaping the Future of Corrections

With the right vision and strategy, digital technology can be a powerful tool for promoting successful outcomes. Telio initiates the dialog on change-enabling policy development. 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

Romanian prison system makes invaluable advances through foreign support

Dan Halchin, Director-general, Romanian Penitentiary Administration Read More

Campaigning for Fairness, Equality and Justice: “A Marathon Worth Running”

Norman L. Reimer, Global CEO, Fair Trials Read More

Cloud-based correctional technology drives Morgan County’s connected successes

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

Moving to digital workflows increases public safety efficiency and results

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

How technology can support 21st-century prison systems

Medication distribution lockers in prisons - a solution that is saving time for medical staff and inmates. An innovative solution from Unilink and its partners. Read More

Technology-driven prison education ultimately breaks the cycle of incarceration

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

Can digital transformation be a catalyst for operational transformation?

Operational transformation is necessary in the post-pandemic corrections agencies. "Selecting the right expert digital partners, is the key to overcoming challenges" - Core Systems. Read More

Swedish correctional services: growing challenges in an era of change

Martin Holmgren, Director-General, Swedish Prison and Probation Service Read More

Corrections as a Societal Driver: The Case for Modernization

How can corrections leverage modernization efforts to enhance communities safety and prosperity? Read More

Smart Prison: From Prison Digitalisation to Prison Using, Learning and Training Artificial Intelligence

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
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
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Justice and beyond: Council of Europe working on setting global benchmarks on artificial intelligence

Jan Kleijssen, Director of the Information Society and Action against Crime Directorate, Council of Europe Read More
Rudy Van De Voorde

Making changes on several fronts: infrastructure, personnel, health and digital

Rudy Van De Voorde, Director-General Belgian Prison Service 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
Ina Eliasen

Prison overcrowding and staffing problems: Critical situation leads to unprecedented strategies

Ina Eliasen, Director-General, Department of Prisons and Probation, Denmark Read More
Deborah Richardson

Making a strategic investment to give a big step forward in modernisation

Deborah Richardson, Deputy Solicitor General (Correctional Services), Ontario, Canada Read More
Anne Kelly

A digital leap in Canada’s federal corrections triggered by the pandemic

Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada Read More
New European Bauhaus

The New European Bauhaus: an opportunity to revisit the way we think about prisons

Join the conversation about the New European Bauhaus initiative SUBMIT YOUR CONTRIBUTION Expert’s Panel Ana Maria Evans & Pedro das... Read More

Smart Prison: A historical digital leap in Finnish prisons

Article Pia Puolakka Project’s background In 2015, Finnish legislation enabled prisoners to gain digital access to social, educational and health... Read More

Video calls in prisons: current needs and challenges after the pandemic

Article Dave Lageweg The importance of maintaining the social ties of prisoners is well documented, and it is now common... Read More

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