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

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

South Australia: Reducing reoffending through evidence-based strategies

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

Rethinking corrections: Vermont’s vision for modern prisons amid workforce strains

Nicholas Deml, Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Corrections 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

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

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

“Creating modern, rehabilitation-friendly prisons”: Türkiye’s infrastructure developments

Enis Yavuz Yıldırım, Director General of Prisons and Detention Houses of Türkiye 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

Building for the future: Nebraska’s new correctional facility

Uncover how the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services (NDCS) is addressing the challenges of aging prison infrastructure by creating spaces that align with modern correctional practices. Read More

Reimagining rehabilitation: A transformative design for Nebraska’s new correctional facility

Discover DLR Group’s vision for Nebraska’s new correctional facility, reshaping corrections with a strong emphasis on rehabilitation and successful re-entry. Read More

Reshaping the Romanian Prison System: progress,challenges and commitments

Discover in this article how the Romanian Penitentiary Administration is modernising the prison system, transforming it into a catalyst for rehabilitation and successful social reintegration. Read More

Shaping safe, productive, and future-proof correctional facilities

The design of correctional facilities shapes the daily experiences of both incarcerated individuals and staff, influencing rehabilitation, security, and operational efficiency. Beyond ensuring physical security, well-planned spaces for education, vocational training, and therapeutic programmes encourage engagement in constructive activities, ultimately reducing recidivism. In this edition, we explore how architecture, smart technologies, and alternative financing models are driving the evolution of modern prisons, featuring insights from correctional leaders and experts on creating environments that prioritise safety, rehabilitation, and long-term adaptability. 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

Brazil’s first public-private prison partnership marks 12 years of operation with strong results

The prison system in Brazil struggles with overcrowding and poor infrastructure. Discover how the Ribeirão das Neves Prison Public-Private Partnership (PPP) is addressing this through an innovative approach. Read More

The role of infrastructure in the Catalan penitentiary system

The location and design of penitentiary facilities shape rehabilitation and reintegration. Learn how the Catalan system incorporates these elements to support successful societal reintegration. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rudy Van De Voorde, Director-General Belgian Prison Service Read More
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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
Nivaldo Restivo

Challenges and opportunities for a prison system with more than 200,000 inmates

Nivaldo Restivo, Colonel, Secretary of State for the penitentiary Administration, São Paulo, Brazil 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
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
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Preparing persons in custody for a life without crime

Woo Ying-ming, Commissioner of Correctional Services, Hong Kong Read More
Luiz Carlos Cruz

Espírito Santo: The extensive transformation of the state prison system

Luiz Carlos Cruz, Secretary of State for Justice, Espírito Santo, Brazil Read More

Achieving Optimum Outcomes in Public-Private Partnerships

Despite the industry’s best efforts to modernise and ‘professionalise’ sourcing practices, project management and service delivery methods; over 70% of... Read More
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Better technology in Public-Private Partnerships allow cost-savings for government

Public-private partnerships in the operation of prisons have existed since long time ago, although the extent of reliance on the... Read More
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The ambitious justice reform in France

Nicole Belloubet, Minister of Justice, France Read More

The Polish prison modernisation programme as a turning point

General Jacek Kitliński, Director-General of the Prison Service, Poland Read More

The humanisation plan that seeks a unified and renewed prison model

Jean Alain Rodríguez, Attorney General of the Dominican Republic Read More
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fostering development through finding solutions to crime and violence

Nathalie Alvarado, Head of Citizen Security and Justice, Inter-American Development Bank 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

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