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Child-friendly justice in practice: An online training for professionals working with convicted children
An IPS-partnered initiative has developed a comprehensive online training course for professionals working with convicted children, offering juvenile justice services an accessible and updated program focused on implementing measures within a child-friendly justice framework.
IPS participates in Prison Reform Dialogue in Peru
Organised by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights and the National Penitentiary Institute (INPE) of Peru, with support from the Inter-American Development Bank, the high-level event brought together national authorities and international experts to discuss key priorities for prison system reform. Pedro das Neves, CEO of IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, participated in the panel on Digital Transformation, where he shared insights on the critical role of technology in advancing prison management.
Creating a more effective and harmonised application of the Framework Decision 2008/947 to improve rehabilitation prospects
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems partners a new European initiative dedicated to promoting a unified approach to the implementation of the Framework Decision 2008/947 across the European Union, strengthening rehabilitation opportunities for probationers.
Strengthening integration across Europe: Collaborative efforts to support refugee inclusion and radicalisation prevention
As part of a European initiative dedicated to support refugee inclusion and radicalisation prevention, representatives from law enforcement, government agencies, and NGOs across Europe met to assess the significant progress made in recent months, exchange insights on reducing the risk of radicalisation, and outline the following steps to further support successful inclusion in society.
IPS celebrates 20 years of partnership with the Romanian Penitentiary Administration
On March 12th, 2025, on the occasion of the annual presentation of the Romanian Penitentiary Administration’s strategic plan to the Minister of Justice, Pedro das Neves, CEO of IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, was invited as an international speaker. During the event, he took the opportunity to present a token of appreciation, celebrating two decades of cooperation between IPS and the Romanian Penitentiary Administration in the modernisation of prison services.
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.
HORUS 360 iOMS illustrates how data-driven intelligence enhances safety and efficiency in corrections at Smart Prisons event
This year’s ICPA’s Corrections Technology Conference (CTC) brought together 330 experts in the criminal justice field from 50 countries in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme “The Smart Prison: Unraveling the Meaning of SMART in the Context of Prison and Probation Services”. IPS_Innovative Prison Systems was proud to be part of this transformative event, showcasing its HORUS 360º iOMS – Intelligent Offender Management System.
JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine unveils 13th Edition: A global perspective on prison infrastructure
JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine has released its 13th edition, providing an in-depth examination of prison infrastructure and its impact on rehabilitation, system effectiveness, and humane conditions. This issue brings together insights from policymakers, correctional leaders, and experts, exploring the latest trends and challenges in prison management and design across different jurisdictions.
Women in Corrections: Global event marks 15 years of the Bangkok Rules
The first-ever Women in Corrections Conference celebrated 15 years of the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders. The occasion united 360 delegates from 56 countries in Bangkok, including a representative from IPS_Innovative Prison Systems.
IPS joins webinar on the future of careers in Brazil’s penitentiary sector
Organised by the Penal Policy Management Laboratory (LabGEPEN), the second edition of the Webinar Series brought together experts to explore how different countries structure their careers in penal services and how these experiences can drive progress in Brazil.
Understanding recidivism and exploring AI’s potential in reducing reoffending
Seeking to minimise the challenge that recidivism represents to justice systems, a new bias-free AI system for predicting reoffending is being developed by an IPS partnered initiative. Aligned with EU legislation for non-discriminatory AI, this new system will help identifying which rehabilitation interventions should be prioritised to reduce the risk of recidivism more effectively.
Strengthening judicial authorities and frontline workers’ capacity to prevent child trafficking in Europe
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems is a key partner in a new initiative aimed at enhancing the capacity of judicial authorities and frontline workers in eight EU countries to combat child trafficking. The initiative will target trafficking networks that exploit
vulnerable children for forced labour, sexual exploitation, and other forms of abuse.
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems is a proud social investor in award-winning project supporting children of incarcerated young parents and their families
An inspiring initiative by Aproximar, Cooperativa de Solidariedade Social – in which IPS proudly serves as a social investor – has been honoured with a prestigious award for a project strengthening the bonds between young incarcerated parents and their children.
Exploiting Digitalisation to Increase the Use of Framework Decision 2008/947
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems is leading a new European project that aims to enhance cross-border judicial cooperation by facilitating knowledge of EU Member States’ probation systems through an innovative digital solution.
Advancing cross-sectoral collaboration for refugee integration and radicalisation prevention
In a recent gathering, researchers and frontline practitioners from across Europe came together to exchange insights on advancing cross-sectoral collaboration, aiming to reduce the vulnerability of refugees and asylum-seekers to radicalisation and enhance their successful integration.
Promoting civic engagement and education as key for integration
Amidst Europe ongoing efforts to support the integration of persons in refugee-like situations, a comprehensive consortium, combining research, human rights and educational organisations with refugee centres, is dedicated to assist when it comes to the sustained integration of youngsters.
IPS joins the 2024 Open Day on Innovation and European Cooperation Projects in Lisbon
The 2024 edition of the Open Day on Innovation and European Cooperation Projects, organised by the Portuguese General Directorate of Reintegration and Prison Services (DGRSP), IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, and Aproximar, provided a dynamic platform for sharing ideas, advancing innovation, and strengthening cooperation within the prison sector.
Unlocking child-friendly Justice: The hidden key to reform lies in staff training policies
In an international conference that brought together experts from across Europe to discuss critical issues in juvenile delinquency, IPS presented the ARISA Child project,
with a focus on its policy paper ‘Reforming Youth Corrections’, which outlines actionable recommendations to ensure justice staff are equipped to meet the developmental needs of children in conflict with the law.