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Challenges and Achievements of the Portuguese Correctional System

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The Italian juvenile and community justice in transition

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APAC: Prisons without guards, police, weapons, violence, corruption, drugs and discrimination

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How to reduce the number of women in prison

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

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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

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Jaime Tapia, Advisor on penitentiary issues to the Basque Government 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

Swedish correctional services: growing challenges in an era of change

Martin Holmgren, Director-General, Swedish Prison and Probation Service Read More

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The risk of prison radicalisation is a real and potent danger in correctional facilities across the globe. This risk is,... Read More

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The preventive detention phenomenon: an increasing trend On a global scale, 10.74 million individuals were, as of 2018, arrested worldwide.... 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

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The Ghent Drug Treatment Court inspires sentencing alternatives in Belgium

An innovative way of dealing with drug-addicted offenders after the failure of the traditional judicial approach. Read More
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European Probation Systems in Transition

Gerry McNally, President of the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) Read More

Council of Europe’s CPDL Division supports Member States tackle Radicalisation in Prisons

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
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Transnational cooperation in the correctional sector as a win-win strategy

Peter van der Sande, President of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Read More

Dynamic fusion: Innovation, creativity and partnerships in corrections infrastructure modernization

This article by Simon Bonk and Tanja Sieme (Telio) examines the modernisation of correctional infrastructure, highlighting its importance and the key challenges faced by correctional institutions in implementing these advancements. Read More

Assessing, enhancing, and modernising prison infrastructure and rehabilitation in Portugal

Rita Alarcão Júdice, Minister of Justice, Portugal Read More
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National Penitentiary Reform: Challenges of Guatemala’s Penitentiary System

Ricardo Guzmán Loyo, First Vice Minister of Safety of the Ministry of Government, Guatemala 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
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Planning and action to address unprecedented changes

Desmond Chin, Commissioner of the Singapore Prison Service Read More
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The children of prisoners: communication that heals relationships

Criminological paradigms, such as the “Social Bond Theory”, offer no doubt about the importance of social bonds and family support... Read More

Drug and alcohol treatment goes digital

By Russel Webster Substance misuse treatment providers embrace digital for a better user experience. The digital revolution is here…almost The... Read More
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Electronic monitoring as an intermediate punitive territory

Best practices show that electronic monitoring (EM) can be an interesting tool, especially if used to serve a strategy of... Read More

A constructive alternative to incarceration at the disposal of the most vulnerable

David Scott, Director of the Toronto Bail Programme, Ontario, Canada  Read More
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Radicalisation: Finding regional solutions for regional challenges – Developing learning hubs in Central Europe and the Balkans 

Today, across Europe, numerous countries are dealing with the growing threat of radicalisation. While much has been made of the... Read More

Breaking Barriers: Restorative Justice and Family Support in Saxony’s Justice System

Katja Meier, State Minister of Justice and for Democracy, Europe, and Gender Equality, Saxony, Germany Read More

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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

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
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From a reactive to a preventive approach: what is on the horizon of electronic monitoring technologies?

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Evidence-informed practices for the prevention of criminal recidivism

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Transforming Rehabilitation through digital technology in New South Wales Corrections

Improving community safety through a digital technology programme allowing inmates to take responsibility for their rehabilitation. Read More

Morocco’s push for more humane prisons guides the country’s penitentiary reform

Younes Jabrane, Secretary General of the General Delegation for Prison Administration and Reintegration, Kingdom of Morocco Read More

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