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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

The Hidden Epidemic: Organised Crime in Prisons and the Threat to Societal Safety

Violent extremism and the infiltration of organised crime within prisons threaten the very essence of correctional facilities. Prisons, rather than rehabilitating offenders, often become training grounds for further criminal activity. Ignoring this threat is not an option. Proactive, comprehensive strategies are vital to prevent our prisons from becoming hostages of crime. In this edition, we share expert perspectives and insights from decision-makers facing these challenges, and what results were achieved through the strategies adopted in different jurisdictions. Read More

Where does your jurisdiction stand in the Digital Transition/ Transformation journey?

The introduction of digital technologies in your agency should not be left in the hands of IT professionals or even tusted and experienced practitioners. Technical and operational expertise are key, but a future envisioning strategic approach will definitely make a difference. To help build structured digital transformation efforts, we bring you the expert's opinions and research, the lived experience of decision-makers and brief case presentations on how different jurisdictions have adopted specific technology solutions benefiting incarcerated persons and staff. 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 Even if urgently needed in some countries to replace sometimes very old, outdated, and degraded prison infrastructure, building more prisons can be an unreasonable solution.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

Editorial JT8 Correctional Staff Training

Education may be expensive, but we all know where ignorance will take us

Imagine a hospital where the doctors, nurses and other professionals don’t know how to do their job, and don’t have the necessary instruments to diagnose and care for their patients. 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

Where does your jurisdiction stand in the Digital Transition/ Transformation journey?

Overcoming the Challenges of Introducing Digital Services to Analog Prisons

Achieving digital maturity in prisons: A Study on Digital Readiness

Change complexity: Why reforms in community corrections often fail

Advancing Chile’s Correctional Services through strategic reforms

Holistic rehabilitation and modernisation in New Jersey: “Getting back to the basics of Corrections”

Reshaping the correctional infrastructure and staff training in Bulgaria

Strengthening rights in European Arrest Warrant proceedings in a post-pandemic era

Ensuring Safe Digital Inclusion for Young People in Youth Detention Centers

Towards the digitalisation of the Spanish prison system: where we are and a vision of where we are going

AI for Justice: Tackling Racial Bias in the Criminal Justice System

Editorial

The Hidden Epidemic: Organised Crime in Prisons and the Threat to Societal Safety

Where does your jurisdiction stand in the Digital Transition/ Transformation journey?

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

Education may be expensive, but we all know where ignorance will take us

“The great doesn’t happen through impulse alone, and is a succession of little things that are brought together”

Prison as a last resort. The “Fata Morgana” of criminal justice systems?

Cooperation and knowledge sharing: a lever in the policy development process

Leadership should not be a lonely experience

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