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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

Transforming Correctional Services in America: Harnessing collaboration and evidence-based solutions for innovation

Rob Jeffreys, President of the Correctional Leaders Association & Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, USA Read More

A person-centric approach to modernizing correctional facilities and probation

MHS Public Safety explores how we can strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration by providing education, mental health support, and improved communication. Read More

Prison Intelligence: preventing and fighting extremism and organised crime

Learn more about the critical security challenges in prison systems, including organised crime, radicalisation, and contraband issues. Discover the role of prison intelligence in countering these threats. Read More

Revolutionising Prison Environments: AIM Application Targets Suicide and Self-Harm

Explore how Unilink's AIM application is transforming prison environments by detecting mental health risks, particularly suicide and self-harm, through data analysis. Read More

Countering Contraband Cell Phones: An Intelligence-Led Corrections Approach

In this article by ViaPath Technologies, discover how Intelligence-Led Corrections (ILC) strategies combat contraband cell phones in prisons through detection, extraction, and analysis. 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

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

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

“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

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

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

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

Brazil: Espírito Santo advances the modernisation of the State’s Justice system

Renato Casagrande, Governor, Espírito Santo, Brazil Read More

Revolutionising Probation in Europe: How technology can support community corrections

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

Collaborating for Change: Corrections Technology Association role in Digital Transformation

Zacc Allen, President of the Corrections Technology Association, USA 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

Coming together to create a coordinated strategy for corrections modernisation

Simon Bonk, Chair of the Technology Solutions Network, ICPA 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

CIRA Critical Incidents Readiness Assessment

What is CIRA? CIRA is an organisational risk assessment tool that aims to raise awareness about risks and support prison... 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

Romanian prison system makes invaluable advances through foreign support

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

Supporting victims of crime and offenders through probation and mediation

Andrea Matoušková, Director-General, Czech Probation and Mediation Service 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

Risk assessment in Corrections

Where are we now in our ability to assess risk in corrections? The day is fast approaching when we will be able to systematically assess and reassess individuals, efficiently, effectively and comprehensively. Read More

Modernizing technology to facilitate integrated databases and online learning

An increasing demand for evidence-informed training and digitalisation point to automation, integrated databases, eLearning and software solutions for forensic and correctional staff, as a means to improve outcomes. 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

From punishment to rehabilitation: Namibia as a beacon of modernity in Africa

Raphael T. Hamunyela, Commissioner-General, Namibian Correctional Service Read More

Artificial Intelligence on Trial

Advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology bring new possibilities for its application, not only to automatise tasks but to create new opportunities through the analysis of large data sets. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada Read More

Making prison and probation work

Article Francis Toye Imagine for a moment that you are responsible for the operation of information technology in prisons and... Read More

Make prisons more decent and respectful and prisoners will change their own lives

// The Unilink Group consists of four companies operating in the Criminal Justice Sector: Unilink Software, providing biometrically enabled Custodial... Read More

New Software to Access the World Prison Brief Dataset: The prisonbrief Statistical Package∗

Danilo Freire & Robert Myles McDonnell The World Prison Brief Dataset (WPB) provides a unique source of information about the... Read More

A safe return to society as a goal: how can we achieve it?

Gerard Bakker, Director-General of the National Agency of Correctional Institutions (DJI), The Netherlands 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

Digital Transformation in corrections: the role of modern, configurable, evidence-based Commercial Off-The-Shelf OMS solutions

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

Offender Management

Prison Intelligence: preventing and fighting extremism and organised crime

Revolutionising Prison Environments: AIM Application Targets Suicide and Self-Harm

Countering Contraband Cell Phones: An Intelligence-Led Corrections Approach

Overcoming the Challenges of Introducing Digital Services to Analog Prisons

Integration of Digital Thinking in Corrections

Digital transformation in the Belgian prison system: improving the daily life of inmates and staff

Collaborating for Change: Corrections Technology Association role in Digital Transformation

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

Coming together to create a coordinated strategy for corrections modernisation

Judicial supervision of foreign nationals in the EU: Can technology help overcome the challenges?

CIRA Critical Incidents Readiness Assessment

Romanian prison system makes invaluable advances through foreign support

Can digital transformation be a catalyst for operational transformation?

Risk assessment in Corrections

Modernizing technology to facilitate integrated databases and online learning

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

Artificial Intelligence on Trial

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

Making prison and probation work

Make prisons more decent and respectful and prisoners will change their own lives

New Software to Access the World Prison Brief Dataset: The prisonbrief Statistical Package∗

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