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Assessing, enhancing, and modernising prison infrastructure and rehabilitation in Portugal

Rita Alarcão Júdice, Minister of Justice, Portugal 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

Rethinking prison spaces: Insights from Carceral Geography

Dominique Moran, Professor in Carceral Geography in the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Birmingham Read More

Building prisons for rehabilitation and efficiency in Brazil’s PPP model

Isabelle Condé, CEO of SGP, Prison Management Solutions Read More

Reducing overcrowding and expanding work opportunities in Rondonia

Marcus Rito, President of CONSEJ and Secretary of Justice of Rondonia, Brazil Read More

Preparing for life beyond bars: Rwanda’s focus on skills and reintegration

Evariste Murenzi, Commissioner General, Rwanda Correctional Service, Rwanda Read More

When even taking a breath is a struggle: ICRC’s approach to systemic challenges in detention

Terry Hackett, Head of the Persons Deprived of Liberty Division, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) 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

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

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 evolution of prison environments: psychological impacts, trends, and opportunities – Why we must do better

Explore advancements in prison design and the psychological impact of enhanced prison environments through the perspective of international stakeholders in the penitentiary sector. Read More

The foundations of Justice: Expert insights on correctional infrastructure challenges and the path forward

Examine the challenges and potential future developments in correctional infrastructure, gaining insights from international stakeholders in the penitentiary sector. Read More

Advancing Chile’s Correctional Services through strategic reforms

Luis Cordero Vega, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Chile Read More

Bringing prison healthcare to the most underserved: A mission of compassion and commitment

John May, Co-founder and President of Health through Walls Read More

The resilience and reform of Ukraine’s justice system in the face of an ongoing war

Olena Vysotska, Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine Read More

Two centuries of change: The evolution of the Dutch Probation Service

Johan Bac, Director-General of the Dutch Probation Service Read More

Morocco’s push for more humane prisons guides the country’s penitentiary reform

Younes Jabrane, Secretary General of the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration, Kingdom of Morocco Read More

Leading transformation: An imperative for correctional leaders

Changing societal perspectives, technological advancements, environmental challenges, and other evolving factors are driving significant transformation in corrections. For this change to be successful, leaders must envision, embrace and head this transformation. Read More

Expert insights on modernising Correctional Services

Explore the challenges and opportunities of modernisation though the lens of international stakeholders in the penitentiary sector. Read More

Blending trauma-informed and salutogenic principles in the design of modern correctional facilities

Read this piece by two leading experts in correctional facility design, sharing innovative approaches to transform prisons into environments that promote healing and rehabilitation. Read More

Leveraging technology for prisoners’ rehabilitation: UNICRI’s report on ‘Digital Rehabilitation in Prisons’

Discover the key insights from UNICRI's latest report, showcasing how digital technologies can transform prisoner rehabilitation. Read More

Local action, big impact: Empowering civil society for evidence-based reintegration and radicalisation prevention

Uncover how the R2COM project is revolutionising post-release reintegration and radicalisation prevention in a piece featuring insights from project partners and participants. Read More

Beyond the Gate: If you believe that your mandate to keep society safe is solely about what happens within your Prisons, you have got it all wrong…

To address the underlying causes of criminal behaviour, rooted in socio-economic disparities, mental health issues, and systemic injustices, leaders have been challenged to look beyond the boundaries of their systems and institutions and actively engage with other agencies, policymakers, and the broader community. In this edition, we feature interviews with correctional leaders and articles by experts on transforming the system through upstream and downstream collaborations, policy reforms, digital technologies, and community engagement. Read More

Inside Brazil’s Penal Policy: Addressing organised crime challenges and breaking the cycle of recidivism

Rafael Velasco Brandani, National Secretary for Penal Policies, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Brazil Read More

Rehabilitation and Restorative Justice: A Comprehensive Strategy in the Basque Country

Jaime Tapia, Advisor on penitentiary issues to the Basque Government 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

Modernisation of Ecuador’s prison system

Paolo Di Sciuva, International Director of the EURESP project in Ecuador Read More

Breaking Barriers: Restorative Justice and Family Support in Saxony’s Justice System

Katja Meier, State Minister of Justice and for Democracy, Europe, and Gender Equality, Saxony, Germany Read More
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UNODC’s work on the management of violent extremist prisoners and the prevention of radicalisation to violence in prisons

The UNODC aids Iraq in prison reform, working with the government and partner nations to bolster corrections, counter-radicalisation, intelligence, and global anti-terrorism efforts. 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

Revolutionising Probation in Europe: How technology can support community corrections

Jana Špero, Secretary General, Confederation of European Probation (CEP) Read More

Guidelines for the safe and ethical implementation of AI in prisons and probation

Joint interview with members and experts of the Council for Penological Co-operation of the Council of Europe Read More

Engaging Prison Staff and the Community for Holistic Offender Rehabilitation

Shie Yong Lee, Commissioner, Singapore Prison Service Read More

Adapting to a transforming landscape: New problems and opportunities in South Carolina

Bryan Stirling, Director, South Carolina Department of Corrections, USA 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

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

Arraignment hearings guarantee human rights and avoid excessive pretrial detention in Brazil

Luís Geraldo Lanfredi, Deputy Judge of the Presidency of the National Council of Justice, Brazil Read More
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In the field of pretrial detention “it is not enough to change the law.”

José Lopes da Mota, Judge, Supreme Court of Justice, Portugal Read More

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

Norman L. Reimer, Global CEO, Fair Trials 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

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