Inês de Castro

Inês de Castro holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a post-graduation in Psychocriminology from ISPA (Lisbon, Portugal), where her thesis research focused on the technician’s perceived effectiveness of prison-based rehabilitation programs in Portugal, which aimed to support clinical-forensic interventions with incarcerated individuals to enhance rehabilitation.

 

A certified trainer and clinical psychologist, Inês specialises in criminogenic intervention, rehabilitation, and offender management, with advanced training in Core Correctional Practices, the Risk-Need-Responsivity (RNR) model, and the LS/CMI tool (Global Institute of Forensic Research). She has delivered training sessions and lectures on case management, criminogenic needs, and rehabilitation. She has also been a speaker in various international events and conferences, sharing insights on rehabilitation, social reintegration, and innovation in correctional systems.

 

Inês has also authored publications on the field of rehabilitation, including articles and a book chapter on risk assessment and correctional practices.

 

Her work bridges research and practice, promoting evidence-based strategies for reducing reoffending and supporting reintegration.

 

Within IPS, Inês currently serves as Head of the Directory for Risk Prevention & Criminogenic Intervention within the Rehabilitation, Reintegration & Community portfolio and she is also assigned to the HORUS 360 iOMS project.