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Corrections Direct: the global prisons and probation directory launched
CORRECTIONS Direct is a unique global business community directory and networking platform that brings together prison and probation administrations, specialised suppliers, experts and research organisations from around the world. The beta version of the CORRECTIONS Direct platform (www.corrections.direct) has been launched. By being part of CORRECTION Direct, prison and probation
MenACE Seminar: Mental Health, Aging and Palliative Care in Prisons
Increasing the response to mental health disorders within prisons and the quality of palliative and end of life care, by enhancing the competences of management and frontline staff. The national seminar of the MenACE project (Mental Health, Aging and Palliative Care in European Prisons) was held in Lisbon, Portugal, on the
JUSTICE TRENDS #4: Correctional systems modernisation and digital transformation
The fourth issue of JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine has been published (January 2019 edition). In this edition, we share the views and experience of the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Ministers and deputy-ministers of Justice, Directors General, policy developers and high-level representatives of multilateral organisations, renowned experts, NGO representatives and philanthropists, about the
“Coding Out” Coding in prison, a valuable tool for employment
“Coding OUT Coding in prison as a valuable OUTside tool for employment” got funding from the European Commission programme Erasmus+. The project aims to help break the cycle of incarceration by teaching inmates coding skills that can significantly increase their chances of employment post-release. The project is promoted by GAIA the
Using Virtual Reality technologies for Drug Rehabilitation
The “VR for Drug Rehabilitation” project seeks to develop a rehabilitation model for drug-using probationers (between the ages of 18 and 30) by using VR technology. The project “VR for Drug Rehabilitation” has been approved for funding by the European Commission. The project name stands for “Developing and Using Virtual
R2PRIS project in the RAN Collection of Inspiring Practices
The R2PRIS project Radicalisation Prevention in Prisons has been included in the DG Migration and Home Affairs’ RAN (Radicalisation Awareness Network) Collection of Inspiring Practices – Prison and Probation Interventions. R2PRIS is promoted by the BSAFE LAB of UBI University, Portugal, together with IPS_Innovative Prison Systems and the Belgian, Norwegian,
European Commission approves European Arrest Warrant Project
The European Commission has approved 24 month’s funding for the project AWARE EAW- European Arrest Warrant. The project is led by the Bremen Senate of Justice and Constitution, Germany, and it aims to increase the cross-border cooperation between the EU Member States using two Framework Decisions (FDs) in particular: 2002/584/JHA on the European
AWARE: Reintegration of offenders with mental health problems
Raising awareness about mental health to promote better interagency work and better outcomes for offenders. The event that marked the launch of the AWARE project took place in Bremen, Germany, on the 20th & 21st December 2018. This project – whose acronym stands for Cross-sectoral awareness building on mental health needs in
Young offenders: ActiveGames4Change project gets EU support
Sport and physical activity learning environment for citizenship, emotional, social and e-competences training. The ActiveGames4Change project – “Sports and Physical Activity Learning Environment for Citizenship, Emotional, Social e-Competences” – has been granted financial support under the Erasmus+ Programme in the field of support for policy reform – initiatives for policy innovation. ActiveGames4Change