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ICPA 2023 Antwerp is approaching

ICPA’s annual conference is just around the corner, so we are preparing to participate at this unique event. With around 300 speakers and more than 150 presentations, this years programme spans across six days, comprising plenary sessions and parallel workshops, correctional facility , awards ceremony, networking events and much more. After 10 years ICPA returns to Belgium and will also give specific focus on challenges and best practices from the Belgian Correctional space.

Antwerp

It will give the 700+ participants also the opportunity to discover the amazing city of Antwerp. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to catch up with correctional professionals from all over the world in a beautiful place!

See you in Antwerp!

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Champions Community

Champions Community

February 17, 2025

Smart Corrections is a proud partner of the Champions Community project. This project aims to tackle the complex challenges faced by prison staff by identifying and supporting leading Prison Middle Managers (PMMs) as Champions in three selected European countries. This initiative, led by Tamara Höfer from Richtungswechsel in collaboration with Dr. Sarah Lewis, Grow Transform Belong CIC and Steven Van De Steene from Smart Corrections, focuses on building a leadership community to enhance prison staff culture and strengthen the connection between prisons, detention houses, and the community. The project seeks to foster collaboration through effective multidisciplinary work, thereby improving job satisfaction, promoting a participatory culture, and enhancing legitimacy.

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Perspectives on Digital Rehabilitation

Reflecting on Digital Rehabilitation

June 4, 2024

In a world where technology is advancing at lightning speed, it’s more important than ever to consider how it can support rehabilitation for those who have been incarcerated. However, simply installing new software or hardware isn’t enough to truly transform the rehabilitation process. Instead, we must think holistically about how to transform the environment to match the new digital reality we live in. This involves everything from strategic and legislative changes to developing digital skills and transforming prison culture. Discover how “digital rehabilitation” can support prisoner rehabilitation and increase public safety in this thought-provoking article.

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