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Aligning policies and practices: A national framework for prison reform in Brazil

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South Australia: Reducing reoffending through evidence-based strategies

David Brown, Chief Executive of the Department for Correctional Services, South Australia Read More

Preparing for life beyond bars: Rwanda’s focus on skills and reintegration

Evariste Murenzi, Commissioner General, Rwanda Correctional Service, Rwanda 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

How can prison architecture affect judicial cooperation in criminal matters – the case of detention conditions

Explore the impact of conditions of detention on international judicial cooperation in criminal matters. Read More

A Master Plan for security and reintegration

In this article, learn how Chile’s Ministry of Justice and Human Rights' new Prison Policy strengthens the prison system through four pillars: reintegration, security, staff, and infrastructure. Read More

The foundations of Justice: Expert insights on correctional infrastructure challenges and the path forward

Examine the challenges and potential future developments in correctional infrastructure, gaining insights from international stakeholders in the penitentiary sector. Read More

Promoting inclusivity through user-friendly design

In this article, author Sarah Spence deep dives into the importance of user-friendly software design in fostering an inclusive environment. Read More

Penal Police as the cornerstone of Rio de Janeiro’s prison strategy

Maria Rosa Nebel, Secretary of the Penitentiary Administration, Rio de de Janeiro, Brazil 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

From inmate to innovator: The extraordinary journey of inmate #289821 to ViaPath Technologies’ team

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

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

Inside Brazil’s Penal Policy: Addressing organised crime challenges and breaking the cycle of recidivism

Rafael Velasco Brandani, National Secretary for Penal Policies, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Brazil Read More

Organised Crime in Latin America: “Tough-on-crime” approach is not the answer

General Óscar Naranjo Trujillo, Former Director General of the National Police and former Vice-President of Colombia Read More

From crime hubs to schools of transformation: Prison reform in Ceará

Mauro Albuquerque, Secretary of Penitentiary Administration and Resocialization, State of Ceará, Brazil Read More

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

Renato Casagrande, Governor, Espírito Santo, Brazil 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

The staff at the heart of the Missouri corrections culture transformation

Anne Precythe, President of the Correctional Leaders Association & Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, USA Read More
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Santa Catarina correctional system makes progress on several fronts despite challenges

Leandro Lima, Secretary of State for Prison and Socio-Educational Administration, S.C., Brazil Read More
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Making changes on several fronts: infrastructure, personnel, health and digital

Rudy Van De Voorde, Director-General Belgian Prison Service Read More
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Challenges and opportunities for a prison system with more than 200,000 inmates

Nivaldo Restivo, Colonel, Secretary of State for the penitentiary Administration, São Paulo, Brazil Read More
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Espírito Santo: The extensive transformation of the state prison system

Luiz Carlos Cruz, Secretary of State for Justice, Espírito Santo, Brazil Read More
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Modernising and strenghtening the capacity of the federal and state level penitentiary systems

Fabiano Bordignon, General Director of the National Penitentiary Department (DEPEN), Brazil Read More

Structuring Prison work and industries in Hungary

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The Hungarian correctional system on the path to modernisation

Major General Dr Tamás Tóth, Director General of the Hungarian Prison Service  Read More
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Latin America and the Caribbean: Fostering development through finding solutions to crime and violence

Nathalie Alvarado, Head of Citizen Security and Justice, Inter-American Development Bank Read More

Advancing justice and corrections in conflict regions through the Rule of Law

Alexandre Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, United Nations  Read More
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Code4000: a prison project that yields tech jobs to prisoners

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Unilink is empowering prisoners and helping rehabilitation through employment

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Minister Koen Geens Belgium

Strategic planning and the development of the Belgian correctional system

Koen Geens, Minister of Justice, Belgium Read More
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The Regional Penitentiary Academy: supporting the prison reform in Latin America

Roberto Santana, Director of the Regional Penitentiary Academy, Dominican Republic Read More
Ricardo Guzmán Guatemala Government

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
Francisco Caricati Prisoes Parana

Ten thousand new places to solve the prison system overcrowding

Francisco Alberto Caricati, Director General of the Penitentiary Department of the State of Paraná, Brazil Read More
Juan Torres CIRE

The Catalan prison work model in times of transition

Juan Torres López, Director General of CIRE Centre for Reintegration Initiatives, Catalonia, Spain Read More
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Cellmade: Reducing Recidivism through Work in Prisons

Kathleen Van De Vijver and Tine Verhenne, Belgian Prison Service, Belgium Read More

ECOPRIS Ecological Economics in Prison Work Administration

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Modernisation of the penitentiary systems in Latin America and the Caribbean: the role of the Inter-American Development Bank

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Modernisation, efficiency, and transparency are Morocco’s correctional system focus

Mohamed Salah Tamek, Delegate General of the Correctional Department, Kingdom of Morocco Read More
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CARCEL: Empowering female inmates through work

Veronica D’Souza, CARCEL’s social enterprise founder and CEO Read More

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