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Peter Severin Corrections Australia NSW

New infrastructure as a lever for the modernisation and streamlining of the correctional system

Peter Severin, Commissioner of the New South Wales Corrective Services (NSWCS), Australia Read More
jana spero Assistant Minister Croatia

A leadership of proximity with eyes on solutions and continuous improvement

Jana Špero, Assistant Minister, Directorate for Prisons and Probation, Ministry of Justice, Croatia Read More

Expert insights on modernising Correctional Services

Explore the challenges and opportunities of modernisation though the lens of international stakeholders in the penitentiary sector. Read More
the three-door jail

American jails: the advent of three-door justice centers

Jails in America are obsolete and so are the buildings and the philosophy behind them. But, right now, they’re often... 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

Temporary release reduces reoffending

By Russel Webster New MoJ research confirms that release on temporary licence (ROTL) reduces reoffending and more ROTLs reduce reoffending... Read More
Judge Jonathan Lippman

The American Justice System and the decision to close Rikers Island jail complex

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

The Danish approach: How architecture can promote normalisation

Authors Sonia Bom and Jonas Hviid Mønster of Alex Poulsen Architects explore how Denmark's innovative prison architecture, grounded in normalisation, promotes wellbeing and supports reintegration through humane environments. Read More
women prisoners

How to reduce the number of women in prison

Women are a minority in prison. Currently, of the 10.35 million prisoners worldwide, over 700.000 (6.8%) are female (1). However,... Read More

Reshaping the Romanian Prison System: progress,challenges and commitments

Discover in this article how the Romanian Penitentiary Administration is modernising the prison system, transforming it into a catalyst for rehabilitation and successful social reintegration. Read More

AWARE European Arrest Warrant

The AWARE EAW project aims at increasing the cooperation between EU Member States using two Framework Decisions (FDs) in particular:... Read More

Cooperation and knowledge sharing: a lever in the policy development process

“There are times to stay put, and what you want will come to you, and there are times to go out... Read More

“Creating modern, rehabilitation-friendly prisons”: Türkiye’s infrastructure developments

Enis Yavuz Yıldırım, Director General of Prisons and Detention Houses of Türkiye Read More

Similarities between the ‘Ndrangheta mafia children and the young people who have turned to radicalisation

Giuseppe Spadaro Judge, President of the Juvenile Court of Bologna, Former President of the Lamezia Terme District Court Criminal Section, Italy Read More

Core Correctional Skills The training kit

What is the main subject of this new book?   Ioan Durnescu: For almost 20 years, we’ve been speaking about core... Read More
Preventive electronic monitoring tech

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

The understanding that it is possible to make electronic monitoring (EM) technology evolve into the spectrum of preventive action is... Read More

Preventing radicalisation through adequate assessment and support during reintegration

This article highlights post-prison challenges, including radicalisation risks, underscores the need for thorough assessments to aid reintegration, and introduces the R2COM project for tailored assessment tools and NGO involvement in preventing extremism. 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
Jennifer Oades Parole Canada

Canada: Fifteen thousand decisions per year in the best interest of public safety

Jennifer Oades, Chairperson of the Parole Board of Canada Read More
Rudy Van De Voorde

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

Rudy Van De Voorde, Director-General Belgian Prison Service Read More
Nicole Belloubet Minister France

The ambitious justice reform in France

Nicole Belloubet, Minister of Justice, France Read More
What works article Prof Lucia Dammert

The importance of rehabilitation: What works?

Rehabilitation is a long-term goal that most countries have not begun to address. Although some have redesigned their institutional mission... Read More
Dimitri Vlassis UNODC

Doha Declaration: the interrelation and reciprocal reinforcement between the Rule of Law and sustainable development

Dimitri Vlassis, Chief coordinator of the programme for the implementation of the Doha Declaration, United Nations Office On Drugs And Crime (UNODC) 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

Guidelines for the safe and ethical implementation of AI in prisons and probation

Joint interview with members and experts of the Council for Penological Co-operation of the Council of Europe Read More

Exploring Future-Focused Solutions in the French Prison Administration

Laurent Ridel, Director of the Prison Administration, France Read More

Structuring Prison work and industries in Hungary

The prison service in Hungary is a state-governed armed force supervised by the Ministry of Interior, aiming at protection of... Read More
Virtual reality for drug rehabilitation in probation project

Using advanced virtual reality technology for treating drug addiction in prison and probation settings

Experts Panel prison probation merger

One, Together or Side by Side? Different views on the organisation of prison and probation systems

There seems to be a consensus that prison and probation need to have close interaction and communication whenever a continuum... 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

Radicalisation, dynamic security, technologies and other focal points of Bremen’s correctional system

Sebastian Schulenberg, Director General of Prisons and Probation, Senator for Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Bremen, Germany Read More
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X-Ray scanning in prisons: ensuring safety and effectiveness

With drugs entering our prison systems on a regular basis, we need to address the “elephant in the room” that... Read More

Countering Contraband Cell Phones: An Intelligence-Led Corrections Approach

In this article by ViaPath Technologies, discover how Intelligence-Led Corrections (ILC) strategies combat contraband cell phones in prisons through detection, extraction, and analysis. Read More

Integration of Digital Thinking in Corrections

Outlining the four key pillars enabling corrections organisations to develop their digital transformation strategy. Read More

Slovak prison service looking to the future

General Milan Ivan, Director-General of the Prison and Court Guards Corps, Slovakia Read More
Prison design trends

Transferring Prison Design Trends

Trends influence virtually every aspect of daily living impacting what we eat, wear, listen to, purchase, believe, and trust. Establishing... Read More

The role of infrastructure in the Catalan penitentiary system

The location and design of penitentiary facilities shape rehabilitation and reintegration. Learn how the Catalan system incorporates these elements to support successful societal reintegration. 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

Collaborating for Change: Corrections Technology Association role in Digital Transformation

Zacc Allen, President of the Corrections Technology Association, USA Read More
UNODC Dynamic Security Training Iraq Torben Adams

UNODC’s work on the management of violent extremist prisoners and the prevention of radicalisation to violence in prisons

The UNODC aids Iraq in prison reform, working with the government and partner nations to bolster corrections, counter-radicalisation, intelligence, and global anti-terrorism efforts. Read More

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