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The JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine features interviews with Ministers of Justice, Directors-General of prison and probation administrations and exclusive content about contemporary best practices in the Criminal Justice sector. This way, we keep the justice community informed about the latest trends and developments in executing justice globally.
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JUSTICE TRENDS and IPS_Innovative Prison Systems recognise the merit of M.A., M.Phil., MBA and PhD. graduates or academic researchers through the attribution of an award.
The award is given to the best thesis or research paper participating in the contest.
Stories on Training and Development
Pioneering new approaches to the integration of people who have been sentenced: Key insights for correctional professionals across Europe
In a groundbreaking effort to enhance vocational education and training within the correctional sector, the IPS-partnered PROMOTE initiative has successfully concluded its initial phase of comprehensive research and development. This lays the foundation for a unique European skills ecosystem dedicated to improving the integration of people who have been sentenced.
IPS-partnered initiative using VR technology to reduce reactive aggression in prisons awarded “Best Innovation Project” in Romania
The National Administration of Prisons awarded the VR4Project for its innovative use of virtual reality (VR) technology to address reactive aggression among incarcerated individuals, through direct engagement with both the prison population and staff.
Rethinking reactive aggression: Innovation and rehabilitation in prison settings
Promoted by IPS_Innovative Prison Systems as part of the European VR4React initiative, a national-wide event that took place in Alcoente, Portugal, brought together close to 40 participants from various prisons, academics in corrections, and NGOs across the country to explore rehabilitation programmes for incarcerated individuals, professional development for staff and the use of virtual reality tools in correctional settings to reduce reactive aggression.
Enhancing child-friendly juvenile correctional training across Europe: IPS presents key findings at CRS 2025
At the 4th Correctional Research Symposium (CRS), hosted by the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA), The European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EuroPris), and Northern Ireland’s Prison Service, IPS_Innovative Prison Systems took the stage to highlight the results of the ARISA Child project, which tackles a critical gap in staff training for those working with justice-involved children across Europe.
IPS hosts international training event on preventing radicalisation and violent extremism in prisons
Held in Lisbon from 25 to 27 February 2025, the event brought together more than 20 criminal justice professionals, with trainees from Poland, Norway, and Lithuania, including prison governors, security and probation officers, correctional service advisors, and ministry experts.
European Summit promotes innovative VR training to address prison aggression
A European initiative is advancing its use of Virtual Reality (VR) technology to manage aggression in prison environments. Through immersive VR simulations, the programme provides detainees with skills in self-regulation and prosocial behaviour while training prison staff in de-escalation and intervention techniques. A three-day summit in Ankara brought together experts from across Europe to further develop and test VR-based strategies, combining theoretical sessions, hands-on VR practice, and field visits.