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Beyond the Gate: If you believe that your mandate to keep society safe is solely about what happens within your Prisons, you have got it all wrong…

To address the underlying causes of criminal behaviour, rooted in socio-economic disparities, mental health issues, and systemic injustices, leaders have been challenged to look beyond the boundaries of their systems and institutions and actively engage with other agencies, policymakers, and the broader community. In this edition, we feature interviews with correctional leaders and articles by experts on transforming the system through upstream and downstream collaborations, policy reforms, digital technologies, and community engagement. Read More

Inside Brazil’s Penal Policy: Addressing organised crime challenges and breaking the cycle of recidivism

Rafael Velasco Brandani, National Secretary for Penal Policies, Ministry of Justice and Public Security, Brazil Read More

Rehabilitation and Restorative Justice: A Comprehensive Strategy in the Basque Country

Jaime Tapia, Advisor on penitentiary issues to the Basque Government Read More

Council of Europe’s CPDL Division supports Member States tackle Radicalisation in Prisons

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

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

Cultivating staff commitment as a cornerstone for a sustainable penitentiary system

Rui Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Director-General of Reintegration and Prison Services, Portugal Read More

From crime hubs to schools of transformation: Prison reform in Ceará

Mauro Albuquerque, Secretary of Penitentiary Administration and Resocialization, State of Ceará, Brazil Read More

Modernisation of Ecuador’s prison system

Paolo Di Sciuva, International Director of the EURESP project in Ecuador Read More

Navigating Challenges in Ontario’s Correctional Services: Transforming the Future

Karen Ellis, Deputy Solicitor General, (Correctional Services), Ontario, Canada Read More

Exploring Future-Focused Solutions in the French Prison Administration

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

Breaking Barriers: Restorative Justice and Family Support in Saxony’s Justice System

Katja Meier, State Minister of Justice and for Democracy, Europe, and Gender Equality, Saxony, Germany Read More

International collaboration and extremist’s rehabilitation in a reformed Correctional Service

Haliru Nababa, Controller General of Corrections, Nigerian Correctional Service Read More

International cooperation against organised crime: “It takes a network to defeat a network”

Vincent Van Quickenborne, Minister of Justice, Belgium Read More

Malaysia Embraces a Holistic Approach to Rehabilitating Violent Extremist Offenders

Nordin Muhamad, Commissioner General of Prisons, Malaysia Read More

Prison Intelligence: preventing and fighting extremism and organised crime

Learn more about the critical security challenges in prison systems, including organised crime, radicalisation, and contraband issues. Discover the role of prison intelligence in countering these threats. Read More

Developing a European framework for the disengagement and reintegration of extremist and radicalised offenders

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

Evidence-Based Public Security can help Latin America beat Organised Crime

Discover how evidence-based public security measures can help Latin America combat organised crime and reduce urban violence effectively. Read More

Europe’s Response to Extremist Threats: Exceptionalism or Global Unity?

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

Leading the Way: Europe’s Experts and Decision Makers views on Extremism Response

Explore the challenges in preventing radicalisation and rehabilitating violent extremists, and learn about effective strategies implemented across different jurisdictions. 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

Mitigating the threat of targeted violence: the Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol

Dr Reid Meloy (MHS Public Safety) explains how the Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol-18 (TRAP-18) is helping to mitigate the threat of lone-actor terrorism through effective risk assessment and early intervention strategies. Read More

The Hidden Epidemic: Organised Crime in Prisons and the Threat to Societal Safety

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

Strengthening an evidence-based approach to designing and evaluating radicalisation prevention and mitigation

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

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

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Advancing Justice in the Americas

Collaborating for Change: Corrections Technology Association role in Digital Transformation

Supporting individuals with disabilities during disasters: A critical need for inclusive preparedness in prisons

Mentoring in prisons – Bridging the gap amidst global shortfalls

The complexity of Offender Management Systems: why building in-house is not as simple and low cost as it seems

Revolutionising recruitment & training in prisons – the Foundations of PRISGRADS

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Rehabilitation and Restorative Justice: A Comprehensive Strategy in the Basque Country

Cultivating staff commitment as a cornerstone for a sustainable penitentiary system

Modernisation of Ecuador’s prison system

Breaking Barriers: Restorative Justice and Family Support in Saxony’s Justice System

Prison Intelligence: preventing and fighting extremism and organised crime

Evidence-Based Public Security can help Latin America beat Organised Crime

Europe’s Response to Extremist Threats: Exceptionalism or Global Unity?

Leading the Way: Europe’s Experts and Decision Makers views on Extremism Response

Mitigating the threat of targeted violence: the Terrorist Radicalization Assessment Protocol

The Hidden Epidemic: Organised Crime in Prisons and the Threat to Societal Safety

Strengthening an evidence-based approach to designing and evaluating radicalisation prevention and mitigation

Addressing Radicalisation, Violent Extremism, and Organised Crime in Prisons: A Multifaceted Approach

Revolutionising Prison Environments: AIM Application Targets Suicide and Self-Harm

Countering Contraband Cell Phones: An Intelligence-Led Corrections Approach

The Inter-American Court of Human Rights: Advancing Justice in the Americas

Collaborating for Change: Corrections Technology Association role in Digital Transformation

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

Coming together to create a coordinated strategy for corrections modernisation

Use of Virtual Reality in Catalan Prisons: Challenges and Opportunities

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