Overcoming the challenges of prison overcrowding has proven to be a difficult task for many jurisdictions around the globe. Social... Read More
Haliru Nababa, Controller General of Corrections, Nigerian Correctional Service Read More
Article ODSecurity 2020 was a challenging year for worldwide correctional services managing the devastating effects of COVID-19, and although the... Read More
After a series of high-profile terrorist attacks involving previously incarcerated extremists during the last half-decade, “prison radicalisation” is an increasing... Read More
To say that we are at the beginning of a new era for the usage of IT and technology in... Read More
Joerg Jesse, Director General, Prison and Probation Administration of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany Read More
Peter van der Sande, President of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Read More
The design of correctional facilities shapes the daily experiences of both incarcerated individuals and staff, influencing rehabilitation, security, and operational efficiency. Beyond ensuring physical security, well-planned spaces for education, vocational training, and therapeutic programmes encourage engagement in constructive activities, ultimately reducing recidivism. In this edition, we explore how architecture, smart technologies, and alternative financing models are driving the evolution of modern prisons, featuring insights from correctional leaders and experts on creating environments that prioritise safety, rehabilitation, and long-term adaptability. Read More
The United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners state that prisoners have the right to communicate with family and... Read More
Ángel Yuste Castillejo, Secretary General of Penitentiary Institutions, Spain Read More
Marcus Rito, President of CONSEJ and
Secretary of Justice of Rondonia, Brazil Read More
Shie Yong Lee, Commissioner, Singapore Prison Service Read More
Sérgio Moro, Minister of Justice and Public Security (MJSP), Brazil Read More
Stéphane Bredin, Director General of the Prison Administration, France Read More
A case study, by MHS Public Safety, about leveraging the power of digital technology in Corrections to reduce redivism: systems' modernization, treatment and rehabilitation practices enhancement, and beyond. Read More
Gary Mohr, Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, United States of America Read More
Koen Geens, Minister of Justice, Belgium Read More
Renato Casagrande, Governor, Espírito Santo, Brazil Read More
Desmond Chin, Commissioner of the Singapore Prison Service Read More
Colette Peters, Director of the Department of Corrections, Oregon State, United States of America
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With drugs entering our prison systems on a regular basis, we need to address the “elephant in the room” that... Read More
Context Artificial intelligence (AI) consists of the ability of machines or computers to emulate human thinking and decision making. A... Read More
The understanding that it is possible to make electronic monitoring (EM) technology evolve into the spectrum of preventive action is... Read More
Francisco Alberto Caricati, Director General of the Penitentiary Department of the State of Paraná, Brazil Read More
Nela Kuburovic, Minister of Justice, Republic of Serbia Read More
Honourable Chief Judge Jonathan Lippman, Head of the Independent Commission on New York City Criminal Justice and Incarceration Reform, United States of America Read More
Francesco Basentini, Director General of the Penitentiary Department, Italy Read More
Context Criminal justice in Brazil faces many challenges, as crime is growing and the prisons are packed. The volume of... Read More
By Russel Webster Prison disturbances are associated with physically poor conditions, highly controlling regimes and the uneven application of rules,... Read More
“The contrast between a prison with and without kiosks is like night and day.” (Prisoner S.M., HMP Northumberland, operated by... Read More
Delving into Europe's approach to extremism, this article uncovers the rise of conspiracy theories, incel culture, and far-right extremism, shaping the landscape of criminal justice practices and highlighting the need for proactive strategies in the face of evolving threats. Read More
Introduction – Moving the dial The mission of corrections is a constant. However, the environment is which it operates is... Read More
Electronic monitoring and the future What do we talk about when we talk about “electronic monitoring” (EM)? We talk about... Read More
Rehabilitation is a long-term goal that most countries have not begun to address. Although some have redesigned their institutional mission... Read More
Francisca Van Dunem, Minister of Justice, Portugal Read More
Luis Cordero Vega, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Chile Read More
Warren Coons Director General of the Preventive Security and Intelligence Branch, Correctional Service Canada The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)... Read More
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
