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Strengthening local approaches to P/CVE by empowering European civil society
Amidst Europe’s ongoing efforts to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism, the spotlight shines on the need for community-led solutions. A consortium of transnational experts is working to enhance the capacity of civil society organisations to address post-release challenges and vulnerabilities to radicalisation.
Improving the effectiveness of the European Arrest Warrant: promoting knowledge, cooperation and trust to protect fundamental rights in the EU
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems partners a new European initiative focusing on streamlining a more human rights-attentive and proportional use of the European Arrest Warrant and its alternatives.
Workshops enhance the skills of correctional officers and volunteers to support post-prison employment
Exploring the potential of observation in prison settings to identify skills that can facilitate the transition to the job market, volunteers and prison and probation officers are discovering new tools to enhance their capacity to link incarcerated individuals to employment opportunities.
Revolutionising Probation: A new cutting-edge training model emphasises rehabilitation and Restorative Justice principles
Addressing the shifting dynamics of global justice reform trends, a transnational initiative is taking the final steps in its mission to empower probation practitioners with advanced competencies, and foster rehabilitation and reintegration through the guiding principles of Restorative Justice.
Unveiling the cutting-edge HORUS 360º iOMS: Revolutionising penitentiary management with AI integration
IPS Innovative Prison Systems proudly introduces the HORUS 360º iOMS Intelligent Offender Management System. This state-of-the-art software has been designed to meet the current and future needs of correctional systems, and it represents a significant leap forward in organisational modernisation and digital transformation of the sector.
International conference unveils comprehensive strategies to tackle radicalisation in the criminal justice system and beyond
In a remarkable event in Lisbon, more than 50 experts and decision-makers gathered to discuss radicalisation prevention, foster collaboration and share insights to develop tailored solutions in the scope of preventing and countering violent extremism.
Showcasing innovative solutions transforming the Criminal Justice landscape
On December 19th, 2023, the Portuguese Directorate-General of Reintegration and Prison Services hosted an Open Day for Innovation and European Cooperation at the Lisbon Prison. At this co-organised event, IPS_Innovative Prison Systems showcased the results achieved in transnational joint initiatives that pioneered positive change and advancements in the realm of rehabilitation, staff training, and security.
Transnational report reveals insights into addressing reactive aggression in prisons
Diving into the intricate dynamics of aggression, a new report brings to light a new understanding of reactive aggression in the prison context. This theoretical framework explores the challenges of dealing with this behaviour and advocates for implementing pro-social skills training as a viable solution, with a particular emphasis on the advantages of leveraging VR technology for these interventions.
New platform promotes vocational skills among young individuals in closed institutions
The customised online platform provides a safe haven for young people in educational centres, acting as a bridge connecting them to the outside world, and fostering the acquisition of essential skills relevant to contemporary society.
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems receives R&D expertise and competence recognition from the National Innovation Agency (ANI)
Innovative Prison Systems achieves a significant milestone by being recognised for its proficiency in Research and Development (R&D) activities by the National Innovation Agency (ANI) in Portugal.
Integrating young justice-involved people through careers in the sustainable Blue Economy
Embarking on a transformative journey, a new project co-funded by the European Union, and promoted by a collaborative consortium of partners from five European countries, sets sail on a mission to inspire justice-involved youth to pursue careers in the sustainable Blue Economy.
Redefining Rehabilitation: Leveraging VR technology for language-independent and inclusive interventions
Setting their aim to transform the rehabilitation process for vulnerable groups, including forcibly displaced persons, asylum seekers, and individuals under judicial community supervision with substance use issues, five European organisations joined efforts to develop an innovative training programme enhanced by virtual reality.
Advancing efforts to towards inclusion and radicalisation prevention
A transnational European endeavour is actively addressing the needs of NGOs and LEAs professionals who work with refugees and asylum seekers in European host and transit countries. Its primary objective is to prevent radicalisation by ensuring successful inclusion and integration.
Enhancing Mutual Recognition of Non-Custodial Sentences in the EU through increased awareness
In an effort to address the complexities arising from the implementation of Framework Decision (FD) 2008/947, which pertains to mutual recognition of judgments and probation decisions within the European Union, legal experts from across the EU convened in Paris, France. The symposium aimed to explore the challenges faced during the adaptation of sentences and ways to overcome them.
Virtual Reality Training: Advancing the rehabilitation of vulnerable groups under judicial supervision
In an ongoing effort to transform the rehabilitation process for vulnerable groups, including forcibly displaced persons, asylum seekers, and individuals under judicial community supervision with substance use issues, the TRAIVR project is making significant strides in the development of its groundbreaking training programme enhanced by virtual reality.
Developing digital skills in Criminal Justice to support practitioners
An example of how the strategic integration of digital tools, along with the necessary development and fostering of digital skills, can unlock the potential within the criminal justice sector.
Enhancing outcomes for Justice-involved foreign individuals through international judicial cooperation
An EU-funded project launched in 2022 is promoting rehabilitation for foreign citizens by streamlining the implementation of the Council of Europe’s Framework Decision 2008/947/JHA. The initiative develops informative resources and hosts awareness-raising interventions to promote the use of this instrument of mutual recognition in judgments and probation decisions.
Prison officers: research reveals link between professional development and enhanced rehabilitation outcomes
“Aligning the goals of detention and rehabilitation with recruitment, retention, and professional development strategies in European prisons” is a recently published paper advocating for comprehensive training to empower prison officers and create more effective and rehabilitative prison systems in Europe.