Explore the challenges and opportunities of modernisation though the lens of international stakeholders in the penitentiary sector. Read More
Inmates Communications
Discover Antonio Sadler's journey from prison to working with transformative technology at ViaPath, a testament to the potential of providing opportunities to change lives. Read More
Secure video calls in Scottish prisons are improving the wellbeing of prisoners and their families. Read More
A detailed study on the effects of access to video visitation in prison in the recidivism rate of individuals after their release. Read More
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
Outlining the four key pillars enabling corrections organisations to develop their digital transformation strategy. Read More
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
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
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
Bryan Stirling, Director, South Carolina Department of Corrections, USA Read More
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
Dan Halchin, Director-general, Romanian Penitentiary Administration Read More
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
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
During a time when the COVID-19 pandemic imposed limits or suspension of face-to-face visits, the implementation video calling for inmates rose. Find out what we can learn from the results. Read More
Martin Holmgren, Director-General, Swedish Prison and Probation Service Read More
Rudy Van De Voorde, Director-General Belgian Prison Service Read More
Rómulo Mateus, Director-General of Reintegration and Prison Services, Portugal Read More
Deborah Richardson, Deputy Solicitor General (Correctional Services), Ontario, Canada Read More
Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada Read More
Article Pia Puolakka Project’s background In 2015, Finnish legislation enabled prisoners to gain digital access to social, educational and health... Read More
Article Dave Lageweg The importance of maintaining the social ties of prisoners is well documented, and it is now common... Read More
Article Francis Toye Imagine for a moment that you are responsible for the operation of information technology in prisons and... Read More
// The Unilink Group consists of four companies operating in the Criminal Justice Sector: Unilink Software, providing biometrically enabled Custodial... Read More
In the developed and modern 21st century, the punishment, retribution, security, rehabilitation and restorative dimensions of the prison sentence, cannot... Read More
Nicole Belloubet, Minister of Justice, France Read More
The use of technology is increasing in the criminal justice landscape. This is slowly receiving attention from academic research in... 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
In conferences, training events and meetings, I am frequently asked: “how can innovation take place in prisons?” My answer, regardless... Read More
The Cart Before the Horse: this would be an apt analogy for some organisations’ approach to digital transformation. We too... Read More
Context & Problem Research shows that while the number of crimes has declined, the number of prisoners has not, and... Read More
Nathalie Alvarado, Head of Citizen Security and Justice, Inter-American Development Bank Read More
Electronic monitoring and the future What do we talk about when we talk about “electronic monitoring” (EM)? We talk about... Read More
Loh Teck En, Director of the Transformation and Technology Division, Singapore Prison Service Read More
By Dr Victoria Knight and Dr Lee Hadlington De Montfort University, United Kingdom Earlier this year we announced the launch... Read More
By Russel Webster Prison staff say illicit phones are about organised drug dealing while prisoners view them more as tools... Read More
