The EUTEx project aims to create a European framework for rehabilitating extremist offenders, considering gender aspects and risk assessment while fostering collaboration among EU member states. 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
Explore the challenges in preventing radicalisation and rehabilitating violent extremists, and learn about effective strategies implemented across different jurisdictions. 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
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
Explore the INDEED project's evidence-based approach to radicalisation prevention and mitigation. Learn about their toolkit, research repository, and international forum for advancing evidence-based practice. Read More
Jaime Tapia, Advisor on penitentiary issues to the Basque Government Read More
Tanja Rakušić-Hadžić, Head of the Cooperation in Police, and Deprivation of Liberty Division of CoE's Human Rights and Rule of Law Directorate Read More
Rui Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Director-General of Reintegration and Prison Services, Portugal Read More
Laurent Ridel, Director of the Prison Administration, France Read More
Katja Meier, State Minister of Justice and for Democracy, Europe, and Gender Equality, Saxony, Germany Read More
Vincent Van Quickenborne, Minister of Justice, Belgium Read More
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
Secure video calls in Scottish prisons are improving the wellbeing of prisoners and their families. Read More
Discover the app that helps people under supervision in Northern Ireland. Read More
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
Exploring the use of Virtual Reality in IPV therapy - a promising approach for managing risk factors and reducing recidivism. Read More
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
The Belgian prison system presents their ongoing modernisation effort enabling detainees to stay connected to the digital world outside and supporting staff in their work. Read More
Jana Špero, Secretary General, Confederation of European Probation (CEP) Read More
Joint interview with members and experts of the Council for Penological Co-operation of the Council of Europe Read More
Integrating technology in the transfer process of probationary or alternative measures for foreign nationals in the EU. Read More
An innovative way of dealing with drug-addicted offenders after the failure of the traditional judicial approach. 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
Dan Halchin, Director-general, Romanian Penitentiary Administration Read More
What should be the approach when dealing with violent extremist and terrorist offenders (VETOs) in pretrial detention? 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
Noteworthy Practice Pretrial Detention Reduction Ireland Ireland has a comparatively low pretrial detention (PTD) rate by European standards, at around... Read More
Shining a light on the worrying numbers and consequences of the (over)use of pretrial detention around the world.
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Martin Holmgren, Director-General, Swedish Prison and Probation Service Read More
Ángel Luis Ortiz González, Secretary General of Penitentiary Institutions, Spain Read More
Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice, European Commission Read More
Jan Kleijssen, Director of the Information Society and Action against Crime Directorate, Council of Europe Read More
Rudy Van De Voorde, Director-General Belgian Prison Service Read More
Rómulo Mateus, Director-General of Reintegration and Prison Services, Portugal Read More
Ina Eliasen, Director-General, Department of Prisons and Probation, Denmark Read More
Join the conversation about the New European Bauhaus initiative SUBMIT YOUR CONTRIBUTION Expert’s Panel Ana Maria Evans & Pedro das... 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
