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
Special Prison Populations
Read this piece by two leading experts in correctional facility design, sharing innovative approaches to transform prisons into environments that promote healing and rehabilitation. Read More
Luis Cordero Vega, Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Chile Read More
Olena Vysotska, Deputy Minister of Justice of Ukraine Read More
Violent extremism and the infiltration of organised crime within prisons threaten the very essence of correctional facilities. Prisons, rather than rehabilitating offenders, often become training grounds for further criminal activity. Ignoring this threat is not an option. Proactive, comprehensive strategies are vital to prevent our prisons from becoming hostages of crime. In this edition, we share expert perspectives and insights from decision-makers facing these challenges, and what results were achieved through the strategies adopted in different jurisdictions. Read More
Katja Meier, State Minister of Justice and for Democracy, Europe, and Gender Equality, Saxony, Germany Read More
Integrating technology in the transfer process of probationary or alternative measures for foreign nationals in the EU. Read More
Anne Precythe, President of the Correctional Leaders Association & Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, USA Read More
Luís Geraldo Lanfredi, Deputy Judge of the Presidency of the National Council of Justice, Brazil Read More
Medication distribution lockers in prisons - a solution that is saving time for medical staff and inmates. An innovative solution from Unilink and its partners.
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Caron McCaffrey, Director-General of the Irish Prison Service & President of EuroPris Read More
Andrea Matoušková, Director-General, Czech Probation and Mediation Service Read More
José Lopes da Mota, Judge, Supreme Court of Justice, Portugal Read More
Ángel Luis Ortiz González, Secretary General of Penitentiary Institutions, Spain Read More
Jeremy Lightfoot, Chief Executive, Ara Poutama Aotearoa - Department of Corrections, New Zealand Read More
Ivan Zinger, Correctional Investigator of Canada Read More
Ina Eliasen, Director-General, Department of Prisons and Probation, Denmark Read More
Deborah Richardson, Deputy Solicitor General (Correctional Services), Ontario, Canada Read More
Anne Kelly, Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada Read More
Article Diane Williams & Jennifer Oades The incarceration rate for women has skyrocketed globally by approximately 53% since 2000 and... Read More
Article Pia Puolakka Project’s background In 2015, Finnish legislation enabled prisoners to gain digital access to social, educational and health... Read More
Giuseppe Spadaro Judge, President of the Juvenile Court of Bologna, Former President of the Lamezia Terme District Court Criminal Section, Italy Read More
Jean Alain Rodríguez, Attorney General of the Dominican Republic Read More
Sebastian Schulenberg, Director General of Prisons and Probation, Senator for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Bremen, Germany Read More
Context Almost everyone in the United States uses a computer, smartphone or another form of technology, daily, to work, access... Read More
Nathalie Alvarado, Head of Citizen Security and Justice, Inter-American Development Bank Read More
Erika Ender, Singer-songwriter and philanthropist, founder and president of the Puertas Abiertas Foundation, Panama Read More
Gemma Tuccillo, Head of the Department of Juvenile and Community Justice, Ministry of Justice, Italy Read More
Alexandre Zouev, Assistant Secretary-General for Rule of Law and Security Institutions, United Nations Read More
By Russel Webster Inquest examines the rising number of women who die in prison, 11 years after the Corston report.... Read More
By Russel Webster Prison environments and women prisoners’ needs are complex and demand gender-aware care in view of women’s vulnerability... Read More
By Russel Webster Children are often devastated when their mum is sent to prison but their interests are rarely considered... Read More
By Russel Webster Public Health England’s annual health and justice review highlights specific health needs of women and older prisoners.... Read More
By Russel Webster Prison disturbances are associated with physically poor conditions, highly controlling regimes and the uneven application of rules,... Read More
Susan Kigula, Human rights activist, Uganda Read More
Veronica D’Souza, CARCEL’s social enterprise founder and CEO Read More
Lady Edwina Grosvenor, Prison Philanthropist, UK Read More
Desmond Chin, Commissioner of the Singapore Prison Service Read More
Gary Mohr, Director of the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, United States of America Read More