Smart Corrections

It’s almost summertime, traditional a period to reflect on some interesting events and evolutions over the past academic year. I’ve seen it has been more then a year since I’ve posted my latest article hear. The global pandemic has accelerated both the adoption and the conversations related to the value of technology in corrections… which also has kept me very busy the last year.

This is a topic quite high on the agenda of many jurisdictions and also on the agenda of some interesting virtual and life events. One of the events was the Europris ICT in Prisons Workshop in Istanbul in April. My dear friend and colleague Dr. Victoria Knight wrote a very insightful reflection on what happened during this real interesting live event, hosted by the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses in Turkey.

Digital Services can support human flourishing without framing the solution based merely on risk and punishment. Designing in rehabilitative and desistance pathways is now underway.” (Knight, 2022). You can find the full report here:

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Champions Community

Champions Community

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

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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