Magazine edition #12

This edition focuses on the efforts modernising prisons and probation systems worldwide. Through interviews with correctional leaders, real-world case studies, and expert analysis, the magazine explores the challenges and benefits of implementing advancements in areas like technology, staff training and development, infrastructure and architecture modernisation, and evidence-based programming.

JUSTICE TRENDS 12th edition delves into the “how”, highlighting the role of collaboration, policy reform, digital tools, and community engagement in implementing successful change. Explore this issue to find insights into how these efforts are paving the path for a more effective and humane justice system.

Magazine edition #11

In this edition of the JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine, we bring you experts’ insights and the lived experience of decision-makers on how their agencies are facing the global challenges on the prevention of radicalisation and organised crime, and in the management and rehabilitation of these violent individuals.

For our cover interview, we sat down with Rafael Velasco Brandani, the National Secretary for Penal Policies at the Ministry of Justice and Public Security in Brazil. Delving into the heart of Brazil's Penal Policy, the conversation sheds light on their strategies to address organised crime's strong influence in prisons, and rehabilitation efforts to break the cycle of recidivism.

Magazine edition #10

JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine No. 10 focuses on the multifaceted topic of the digital transformation of justice systems.

This edition features interviews with the President of the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, Prison and Probation Leaders from Europe, Asia and the Americas, and technology experts at the forefront of Digital Transformation in corrections. We also talked to the Council for Penological Co-operation of the Council of Europe to learn more about their Recommendations on the use of AI and related technologies in prison and probation settings.

Beyond these first-person testimonials, this edition features many articles from the experts' point of view, including case presentations shared by different jurisdictions on how new technological solutions are supporting their mission.

Magazine edition #9

This edition’s cover interview features Anne Precythe, the President of the Correctional Leaders Association (CLA), and Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections, USA. In this conversation, Director Precythe shares Missouri’s strategy to prioritise staff well-being and leadership development aiming at building safer prisons dedicated to change.

JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine No. 9 also includes exclusive interviews with the leaders of the Irish and the Romanian Prison Services and the Czech Probation and Mediation Service. Readers can count also on article contributions from renowned international experts and several noteworthy practices worldwide.

This edition focuses on the issues around of the pretrial detention measure.

Magazine edition #8

This edition's cover interview features Peter Maurer, the President of the International Committee of the Red Cross. He details what the organisation is doing for prisoners and detainees worldwide and the challenges they face in the scope of their work in prisons and detention facilities.

In this magazine you will find a range of interviews with Directors-General of Prison and Probation Services, and other Correctional Leaders. In adition, you can explore different articles written by experts from around the world.

JUSTICE TRENDS 8th edition has a special focus on the importance and challenges of correctional staff’s ongoing training and development. The theme topic is discussed across the ten exclusive and unique guest interviews and condensed in our an Expert’s’ Panel.

Magazine edition #7

The cover of the 7th edition of the JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine features an exclusive interview with Didier Reynders, the European Commissioner for Justice, European Commission.

In this new edition, we have invited Ministers and Secretaries of Justice, Director-Generals of Prison and Probation administrations, representatives of NGO's and correctional experts from around the world to share their views on how they've faced the COVID-19 pandemic, the challenges, opportunities. These decision-makers also talk about achievements and their vision of the future.

In addition, make sure to look at this edition's "Experts' Panel" about the "New European Bauhaus", a recently launched European Commission initiative towards a beautiful, sustainable and integrating way of living that also encompasses Justice institutions. And explore a wealth of articles and stories on relevant and pressing topics for prisons and probation and Criminal Justice globally.

Magazine edition #6

In this edition, we share the views of Mr. Sergio Moro on penitentiary reforms in Brazil, the Secretary of State for Justice, Espírito Santo, Brazil, several Directors of Prisons and Probation services of a number of nations including Hong Kong, The Netherlands, and Florida USA, the Minister of Justice of South Africa, and other experienced practitioners in the fields of correctional systems about public-private partnerships.

We also bring you the discussion about other models of Corrections such as “APAC”, as well as exclusive articles and expert interviews with academics about these and other the topics mentioned above.

Magazine edition #5

In this edition, H.E. Mrs Nicole Belloubet, the French Minister of Justice, is shown in the cover and, on her exclusive interview, she talks about the evolution of the justice system.

Moreover, there are dozens of interviews with Directors General of prison and probation administrations from around the world including from Poland, Slovakia, Bremen (Germany), Jordan and Panama.

Make sure to read other interviews with prominent personalities in the justice sector as well as articles by renowned international experts. Don’t miss on a special Experts’ Panel on the topic of “Radicalisation and Prison Intelligence” – with contributors of decisionmakers from Belgium, Canada and Argentina.

Magazine edition #4

In this edition, H.E. Mrs Francisca Van Dunem, Portugal’s Minister of Justice, is shown in the cover. Moreover, there are dozens of interviews with Directors General of prison and probation administrations from around the world and other prominent personalities, and articles by renowned international experts.

This issue is a special edition, very much focused on technologies and the digital transformation of justice systems around the world, especially prison and probation services. Hence, it features many case studies of technology implementation.

Magazine edition #3

In this edition, H.E. Koen Geens, Belgium’s Minister of Justice, is shown in the cover.

Moreover, there are dozens of interviews with Directors General of prison and probation administrations from around the world and other prominent personalities, and articles by renowned international experts.

This issue features a groundbreaking Experts’ Panel on Electronic Monitoring, whose introductory article has been exclusively written by Professor Mike Nellis.

Magazine edition #2

In this edition, Arkel Benitez Mendizábal, the Secretary-General of COMJIB – The Conference of Ministers of Justice of the Ibero-American Countries – is shown in the cover. Moreover, there are dozens of interviews with Directors General of prison and probation administrations from around the world and other prominent personalities and articles by renowned international experts.

In this edition, there is a featured Experts’ Panel on the non-consensual topic of the organisational model of prison and probation services – One, Together or Side by Side?

Magazine edition #1

In this edition, the European Commissioner for Justice, Mrs, Vera Jourova, is shown in the cover. Her exclusive interview spans several pages.

Moreover, there are dozens of interviews with Directors General of prison and probation administrations from around the world and other prominent personalities, and articles by renowned international experts.