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Celebrating the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers
Pedro das Neves, CEO of IPS, attended the 2025 United Nations Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers, held in New York from October 6–10. During the event, Pedro delivered two presentations highlighting the importance of global cooperation and innovative strategies to enhance mental health within the justice and corrections sectors.
IPS showcases virtual reality solutions for skills development and stress management at Berlin workshop
At the “Empowering Practice, Enhancing Prevention – Training Strategies for Professionals Working with Harmful and Distressing Content” workshop held in Berlin on 25–26 September 2025, IPS presented how Virtual Reality (VR) technologies can enhance skills development and stress management among professionals exposed to challenging or distressing content.
IN2PREV Final Conference highlights cross-sector collaboration for refugee inclusion and radicalisation prevention
The IPS-partnered initiative IN2PREV held its final conference last week, bringing together around 50 participants to discuss and advance the impact of this initiative dedicated to preventing radicalisation through the successful inclusion of refugees.
Standing united against hate: A national effort to prevent and tackle hate crime and hate speech in Portugal
IPS is partnering in a new national initiative aimed at strengthening and unifying the response to hate dynamics across Portugal. Bringing together 10 Portuguese partner organisations from diverse sectors, including civil society, academia, law enforcement, technology, and media, the initiative seeks to foster collaboration and drive meaningful change.
IPS showcases innovative paths against extremism at 7th Nordic Conference
At the 7th Nordic Conference in Aarhus, Denmark, IPS Innovative Prison Systems presented three initiatives that bring research and innovation to the fight against extremism at both local and international levels.
Discussing proportionate penal sanctions at the 30th Conference of Directors of Prison and Probation
The 30th Council of Europe Annual Conference of Directors of Prison and Probation Services (CDPPS) took place in Kraków, Poland, on 24–25 September 2025. For the 9th time in attendance, Pedro das Neves describes the event as an important occasion for reflection, learning, and the exchange of experiences on reducing the overuse of penal sanctions.
IPS joins AI Summit addressing Justice, Safety, and Security
From September 9–10, 2025, IPS attended the Justice, Public Safety, and Security Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit organised by the IJIS Institute in Virginia, Colorado. The gathering served for government officials and industry experts to exchange insights on how AI can be applied in the fields of justice and public safety, showcasing its potential to drive innovation and positive impact on our society.
IPS at ACA’s 155th Congress of Correction in Denver
IPS attended the 155th Congress of Correction of the American Correctional Association, held in Denver, Colorado, from August 21 to 26, 2025. Once again, the event brought together correctional professionals, policymakers, academics, and industry leaders dedicated to advancing corrections and strengthening public safety.
JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine Launches 14th Edition: Expanding the Frontiers of Rehabilitation Support
The 14th edition of JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine has been released, offering a comprehensive exploration of how criminal justice systems are embracing innovation to strengthen rehabilitation.
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.
Older women in prison: Exploring intersectional vulnerabilities and sharing insights with the scientific community
Two high-profile scientific events provided a platform for presenting the ongoing doctoral research carried out by IPS’ PhD fellow, Sílvia Bernardo. The presentations underscored the importance of recognising individuals in situations of special vulnerability in prison—particularly older women—while calling for transformative change in justice systems.
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.
Transforming Correctional Systems: HORUS 360º iOMS at the 25th CTA Technology Summit
IPS/ICJS participated in the 25th Corrections Technology Association (CTA) Technology Summit as Gold Sponsors, contributing to discussions around this year’s theme on transformative technologies in corrections with its intelligent Offender/Jail Management System.
IPS Supports EU Knowledge Hub with training on radicalisation prevention
IPS joined the training team of the EU Knowledge Hub on Prevention of Radicalisation, delivering three training sessions to newcomers in Helsinki, Paris, and Athens.
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.
JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine and ICPA announce strategic alliance to deliver comprehensive global insights to corrections professionals
This agreement supports JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine’s commitment to informing the corrections community about trends, challenges, and best practices, and offers both organisations new ways to contribute to meaningful progress in the field.
New IPS-led initiative unites efforts to protect religious communities, schools, and places of worship
IPS kicked off a new partnered initiative aimed at protecting some of the most important, yet vulnerable spaces in our communities across Europe, combining security with communitarian-led efforts.
Strengthening the implementation of Framework Decisions 2008/947 and 2009/829 in the EU Towards a more humane and effective rehabilitation system
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems is partnering in a new European initiative aimed at ensuring that justice and rehabilitation practices are equitable, effective, and respectful of fundamental rights.