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Can Video Visitation Reduce Recidivism? The experience of Minnesota, United States

A detailed study on the effects of access to video visitation in prison in the recidivism rate of individuals after their release. 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

Smart Prisons and Artificial Intelligence Systems Expand in Finland

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

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

Inmate Communications: In-cell telephony transforms French prisons

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

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

Learn to Earn: A new philosophy in correctional tablet programs

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

Video sessions in Scottish Prisons – A digital transition

Secure video calls in Scottish prisons are improving the wellbeing of prisoners and their families. Read More

Digitalisation in Corrections – The Singapore Experience

Singapore Prison Service's strategy leverages technology for smarter rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. 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

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

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

Supporting victims of crime and offenders through probation and mediation

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

Toronto Bail Program: Reducing pretrial detention through supervision and support

The Toronto Bail Program provides supervision and rehabilitative support for those who cannot provide bail guarantees on their own. 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

Supportive Pretrial Supervision: How to shrink jails while making communities safer

A “case study” on New York city’s solution to reduce pretrial detention. The Supervised Release Program avoids incarceration while the defendant awaits trial by setting up regular check-ins in the community and providing support services. Read More

Technology-driven prison education ultimately breaks the cycle of incarceration

Digital services in the area of education can break the cycle of incarceration, not just for the incarcerated individual, but also for those in their ecosystem. A hypothesis advanced by Telio. Read More

Preventing radicalisation in the context of pretrial detention

What should be the approach when dealing with violent extremist and terrorist offenders (VETOs) in pretrial detention? Read More

Pretrial behaviour change intervention for men charged with domestic violence offences

The New South Wales (NSW) Remand Domestic Violence intervention programme is changing minds through voluntary participation. 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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From punishment to rehabilitation: Namibia as a beacon of modernity in Africa

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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

Extremist offender rehabilitation: Innovative, multiple and overlapping approaches as the path to success

Presenting a new and innovative European initiative built on best practices. Read More

Corrections as a Societal Driver: The Case for Modernization

How can corrections leverage modernization efforts to enhance communities safety and prosperity? Read More
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Justice and Peace: Challenges and advancements in times of pandemic

Fiorella Salazar Rojas, Minister of Justice and Peace, Costa Rica 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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A focus on reducing recidivism both in custody and community corrections

David Brown, Chief Executive, Department for Correctional Services, South Australia Read More
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Prison overcrowding and staffing problems: Critical situation leads to unprecedented strategies

Ina Eliasen, Director-General, Department of Prisons and Probation, Denmark Read More
Deborah Richardson

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

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

Beyond Prisons: Women and Community Corrections – ICPA Taskforce

Article Diane Williams & Jennifer Oades The incarceration rate for women has skyrocketed globally by approximately 53% since 2000 and... Read More

Video calls in prisons: current needs and challenges after the pandemic

Article Dave Lageweg The importance of maintaining the social ties of prisoners is well documented, and it is now common... Read More

Domestic Violence: Do restraining orders really provide protection?

Article Roni Weinberg The Global Study on Homicide (1) suggests that more than a third of all female victims in... Read More
Mark Inch

Retribution, incapacitation, deterrence, rehabilitation and restoration…

Mark S. Inch, Secretary of the Florida Department of Corrections, United States of America 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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Offenders rehabilitation and their contribution to the South-African society

Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, South Africa Read More
Gerard Bakker

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
Luiz Carlos Cruz

Espírito Santo: The extensive transformation of the state prison system

Luiz Carlos Cruz, Secretary of State for Justice, Espírito Santo, Brazil Read More
Fabiano Bordignon

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
Valdeci Ferreira

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

Valdeci Ferreira, Executive Director of the Brazilian Fraternity of Assistance to the Convicted Read More

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