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
Leadership & Staff Development
Explore the challenges and opportunities of modernisation though the lens of international stakeholders in the penitentiary sector. Read More
Discover the key insights from UNICRI's latest report, showcasing how digital technologies can transform prisoner rehabilitation. Read More
Rob Jeffreys, President of the Correctional Leaders Association & Director of the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services, USA Read More
Holistic rehabilitation and modernisation in New Jersey: “Getting back to the basics of Corrections”
Victoria L. Kuhn, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Corrections, United States of America Read More
Ivaylo Yordanov, Chief Commissioner, General Directorate "Execution of Sentences", Bulgaria Read More
Larissa Strong, Commissioner of Corrections Victoria, Australia Read More
Johan Bac, Director-General of the Dutch Probation Service Read More
Maria Rosa Nebel, Secretary of the Penitentiary Administration, Rio de de Janeiro, Brazil Read More
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
Explore the challenges in preventing radicalisation and rehabilitating violent extremists, and learn about effective strategies implemented across different jurisdictions. Read More
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
Rafael Velasco Brandani, National Secretary for Penal Policies, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Brazil Read More
Tanja Rakušić-Hadžić, Head of the Cooperation in Police, and Deprivation of Liberty Division of CoE's Human Rights and Rule of Law Directorate Read More
Rui Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Director-General of Reintegration and Prison Services, Portugal Read More
Paolo Di Sciuva, International Director of the EURESP project in Ecuador Read More
Karen Ellis, Deputy Solicitor General, (Correctional Services), Ontario, Canada Read More
Haliru Nababa, Controller General of Corrections, Nigerian Correctional Service Read More
Nordin Muhamad, Commissioner General of Prisons, Malaysia Read More
Pedro das Neves, CEO of IPS Innovative Prison Systems, highlights the potential of digital solutions in prisons to transform the... Read More
Jorge Monteiro, Head of the programmes and projects department at the Portuguese Prison and Probation Services, outlines the main digital... Read More
Andrada Istrate, Consultant and Researcher at European Strategies Consulting, reveals the main takeaways from participating in the DIGICOR project. The... Read More
George Jackson, former CIO Irish Prison Service, shares the main takeaways from participating in the DIGICOR training and conference. The... Read More
Rhianon Williams (Bremen Ministry of Justice) is a Coordinator of DIGICOR project. In short, Rhianon explains what this project is... Read More
Anne Klockmeier, Digitalisation Manager for prison and probation systems for the Bremen Ministry of Justice, talks about the factors to... Read More
Patrick Fransen, Vice Regional Director of Belgium Prison Service, outlines the pioneering digital initiatives being designed and developed in Belgium,... Read More
Marjan Lukavecki, Chair of EuroPris expert group, delves into the main challenges faced by prison services regarding digitization. The DIGICOR... Read More
Pia Puolakka, Senior Specialist and Team Leader at the Finnish Custodial Agency and expert of the Council of Europe CP-CP... Read More
Steven van de Steene, Consultant and Researcher of SMART Corrections Consulting, elaborates on the importance of digital maturity and digital... Read More
In Lisbon, in the framework of DIGICOR Digitalisation in Corrections towards Recidivism Reduction, Simon Bonk, Chief Research Officer of Telio... Read More
Core Systems explores the challenges faced by prisons when adopting new digital technologies and how to overcome them. Read More
Renato Casagrande, Governor, Espírito Santo, Brazil Read More
Shie Yong Lee, Commissioner, Singapore Prison Service Read More
Bart Van Den Langenbergh, Prison Director in the high-tech prison of Beveren in Belgium, speaks the challenges of the PO daily work and the related competences that are expected from them. He argues for the need of providing PO's with adequate training and respect. Read More
In the framework of the PO21 Prison Officers for the 21st Century project, Florus Mulder, Head of the Swiss Training Centre, reflects on the need to update PO training and raise awareness to the importance and attractiveness of the position. Read More
As a trainer of new officers in Bremen, Germany, Lars Dietze shares the point of view of prison officers on the crucial role of having updated training to face their daily challenges. In the scope of the project PO21 - European Prison Officers for the 21st Century, at the PO21 Final Conference. Read More
Justina Dzienko, Deputy Director of EUROPRIS talks about the importance of updating prison officer training programmes to meet new requirements in their work, and of highlighting the role prison officers in society. In the scope of the project PO21 - European Prison Officers for the 21st Century, at the PO21 Final Conference. Read More
Marc Cerón, Deputy Director General for Training and Research at the Centre of Legal Studies of the Justice Department of Catalunya tell us about the challenges of prison officer recruitment and training Read More
Adrian Neagoe, Vice-President of the Trade Union of Penitentiary Policemen (SNPP) in Romania, talks about the importance of updating prison officer training and how they work to promote the attractiveness of the role Read More
Carlos Sousa, President of SNCGP, Trade Union of Prison Officers in Portugal, shares his opinion on the need for an update in prison officer training and for raising awareness of the importance of the role Read More