Digital literacy is a critical component in empowering young people and preparing them for life beyond detention. The Triangle platform offers a valuable tool for fostering digital skills in a secure, engaging environment. Read More
Discover the key insights from UNICRI's latest report, showcasing how digital technologies can transform prisoner rehabilitation. 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
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
Improving community safety through a digital technology programme allowing inmates to take responsibility for their rehabilitation. Read More
Jana Špero, Secretary General, Confederation of European Probation (CEP) Read More
Bryan Stirling, Director, South Carolina Department of Corrections, USA Read More
In the framework of the PO21 Prison Officers for the 21st Century project, Florus Mulder, Head of the Swiss Training Centre, reflects on the need to update PO training and raise awareness to the importance and attractiveness of the position. Read More
Justina Dzienko, Deputy Director of EUROPRIS talks about the importance of updating prison officer training programmes to meet new requirements in their work, and of highlighting the role prison officers in society. In the scope of the project PO21 - European Prison Officers for the 21st Century, at the PO21 Final Conference. Read More
Adrian Neagoe, Vice-President of the Trade Union of Penitentiary Policemen (SNPP) in Romania, talks about the importance of updating prison officer training and how they work to promote the attractiveness of the role Read More
Laura Kikas, President of EPTA - European Prison Training Academies, shares how important it is, in the 21st Century, to be in the same places people are, like social media. Nowadays, it is important to be aware that the “old-fashioned” ways of finding people don’t work anymore Read More
Nadya Radkovska, Chairperson of the Council for Penological Co-operation (PC-CP) of the Council of Europe, shares her insights on the way prison officers must be prepared for the dynamic challenges prison environment presents Read More
Dr Jorge Monteiro, Head of Department at the Portuguese Prison and Probation Services, reflects on the importance of investing in initial and continuous training for prison officers. Read More
Prof. Rui Abrunhosa Gonçalves, Director General of the Portuguese Prison and Probation Service speaks about the importance and attractiveness of the Prison Officers role Read More
Pedro das Neves, CEO of IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, unveils the PO21 project’s vision for the future of Prison Officer training at the PO21 Final Conference in Lisbon Read More
Discover Antonio Sadler's journey from prison to working with transformative technology at ViaPath, a testament to the potential of providing opportunities to change lives. Read More
MHS Public Safety explores how we can strengthen rehabilitation and reintegration by providing education, mental health support, and improved communication. Read More
Learn more about the vital role of rehabilitation in correctional facilities, and how NCIC's RISE Method promotes education, skills, and communication for the incarcerated. Read More
Singapore Prison Service's strategy leverages technology for smarter rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates. Read More
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
Shie Yong Lee, Commissioner, Singapore Prison Service Read More
Bart Van Den Langenbergh, Prison Director in the high-tech prison of Beveren in Belgium, speaks the challenges of the PO daily work and the related competences that are expected from them. He argues for the need of providing PO's with adequate training and respect. Read More
As a trainer of new officers in Bremen, Germany, Lars Dietze shares the point of view of prison officers on the crucial role of having updated training to face their daily challenges. In the scope of the project PO21 - European Prison Officers for the 21st Century, at the PO21 Final Conference. Read More
Marc Cerón, Deputy Director General for Training and Research at the Centre of Legal Studies of the Justice Department of Catalunya tell us about the challenges of prison officer recruitment and training Read More
Carlos Sousa, President of SNCGP, Trade Union of Prison Officers in Portugal, shares his opinion on the need for an update in prison officer training and for raising awareness of the importance of the role Read More
How can we adapt prison officers’ training curricula and make this job more attractive? Gustav Tallving, Director of the European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EuroPris), shares his insights in the scope of PO21 – European Prison Officers for the 21st Century Read More
Dr Vitor Costa, researcher at the PO21 project's lead partner the BSAFE Lab of the Beira Interior University highlights the skill needs of prison officers Read More
Dorin Muresan, chair of the training and development network of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) speaks about the important role of prison officers and the need for training and development of these professionals Read More
Natasha Porter, CEO of Unlocked Graduates, speaks about the role of the prison officer and the attractiveness of the function at the PO21 Final Conference Read More
