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AI in Offender Management

AI in offender management: I would advocate some modesty…. let us first invest in embracing technology to improve our existing correctional systems…create space for more human…and humane work. Based on what we as humans already know for quite some time… before expecting the help from machines or hoping they will be more successful in this domain then we are.

During te TechUK Digital Justice Week I will share my thoughts on this an hopeful have a good conversation with the audience on how we can leverage technology to support and enforce the human and humane capabilities in corrections.

A guest blogpost on this topic can be found here.

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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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