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The DIGICOR project seeks to support the implementation of innovative solutions, through a capacity-building intervention with prison staff, in turn affecting inmates, and thus targeting one of the most socially and digitally excluded groups indirectly. Guided by a dual goal, the present proposal seeks to foster the prison administration’s openness to technology-based solutions, many of these already implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but for which the staff has received little training.… Show more

The DIGICOR project seeks to support the implementation of innovative solutions, through a capacity-building intervention with prison staff, in turn affecting inmates, and thus targeting one of the most socially and digitally excluded groups indirectly. Guided by a dual goal, the present proposal seeks to foster the prison administration’s openness to technology-based solutions, many of these already implemented due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but for which the staff has received little training. After having paved the groundwork for a closer interaction between prison management and technology, the proposal intends to implement concrete training offers to prison staff members, who directly intervene in the provision of training to inmates. A successful intervention perpetuating optimal practices instituted during the pandemic will contribute to enhancing inmate rehabilitation while widening theirs and prison staff’s digital skills. Show less

This joint R&D project aims to investigate technological solutions that support the management of activities and information generated during the detention "life cycle", imprisonment or surveillance of persons subject to custodial and non-custodial judicial measures, also supporting – through the use of Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analysis technology - the rehabilitation process, and judicial or administrative decision-making processes.

The consortium led by IPS Innovative… Show more

This joint R&D project aims to investigate technological solutions that support the management of activities and information generated during the detention "life cycle", imprisonment or surveillance of persons subject to custodial and non-custodial judicial measures, also supporting – through the use of Artificial Intelligence and Predictive Analysis technology - the rehabilitation process, and judicial or administrative decision-making processes.

The consortium led by IPS Innovative Prison Systems together with the BSAFE LAB Law Enforcement, Justice and Public Safety Lab of the University of Beira Interior and iTech-ON Research and Development of IT Systems. Show less

INDEED aims to strengthen the knowledge, capabilities and skills of preventing violent extremism (PVE) / countering violent extremism (CVE) and deradicalisation within first-line practitioners and policymakers in designing, planning, implementing and evaluating initiatives in the field through an evidence-based approach. INDEED builds from the state-of-the-art, utilising the scientific and practical strengths of recent activities – enhancing them with complementary features to drive… Show more

INDEED aims to strengthen the knowledge, capabilities and skills of preventing violent extremism (PVE) / countering violent extremism (CVE) and deradicalisation within first-line practitioners and policymakers in designing, planning, implementing and evaluating initiatives in the field through an evidence-based approach. INDEED builds from the state-of-the-art, utilising the scientific and practical strengths of recent activities – enhancing them with complementary features to drive advancements and curb a growing rise of radical views and violent behaviour threatening security. Show less

The aim of the present project is to close language barrier gap and provide rehabilitation for substance user refugee probationers by developing a virtual reality programme to improve their coping skills (problem solving and emotion regulation skills). Substance use will be used as a sign of deficiency in coping skills; main focus will be on teaching coping skills rather than dealing with substance use behavior. The system provides a better adult learning opportunity by getting rid of the… Show more

The aim of the present project is to close language barrier gap and provide rehabilitation for substance user refugee probationers by developing a virtual reality programme to improve their coping skills (problem solving and emotion regulation skills). Substance use will be used as a sign of deficiency in coping skills; main focus will be on teaching coping skills rather than dealing with substance use behavior. The system provides a better adult learning opportunity by getting rid of the language barrier and the confidentiality rule will not be ruined. In addition to these advantages, the same VR scenario can be adapted to different languages therefore it is cost- effective. The technique could be used in a wide range of skills, therefore open to progress. The technique has a preventive power since the same scenario can be used in normal settings, too. The pilot study will be conducted on five substance user refugee offenders in Turkey,Portugal and Romania. The service in the current probation systems are expected to be improved as a result of the project, and a decrease in the reoffending figures of the refugee offenders is expected since the coping skills will be
improved with the newly developed VR application. Show less

he ViRTI project arises from the need to improve the educational environment and expand the training offer for inmates, who generally have limited access to technical facilities because they are in a closed and restricted environment. Thus, ViRTI aims to use virtual reality technologies by creating virtual environments, compensating for the scarcity of resources (such as laboratories, materials and tools) in prison facilities. In addition, by introducing interactive and gamification features in… Show more

he ViRTI project arises from the need to improve the educational environment and expand the training offer for inmates, who generally have limited access to technical facilities because they are in a closed and restricted environment. Thus, ViRTI aims to use virtual reality technologies by creating virtual environments, compensating for the scarcity of resources (such as laboratories, materials and tools) in prison facilities. In addition, by introducing interactive and gamification features in the learning contents provided to inmates, it will be possible to attract more participants and maintain their motivation, thus reducing drop-out rates. With this project, it will be possible to increasingly encourage the application of content based on virtual reality in prisons, which will collaborate with education and training providers for this purpose. In this way, more inmates will benefit from this added value, as they will develop skills and competences, and acquire knowledge about sectors of the economy where there is a scarce workforce, hence increasing their employability. Show less

The RPG seeks to propose guidelines for implementing a new comprehensive management model in the prison system to strengthen the authorities' responsiveness to public health crises such as COVID-19 and contribute to improving the capacity to respond to a public and humanitarian health crisis. This will contribute in the short term to the generation of health guidelines and contagion mitigation mechanisms; and in the medium and long term, it will support the reduction of prison overcrowding… Show more

The RPG seeks to propose guidelines for implementing a new comprehensive management model in the prison system to strengthen the authorities' responsiveness to public health crises such as COVID-19 and contribute to improving the capacity to respond to a public and humanitarian health crisis. This will contribute in the short term to the generation of health guidelines and contagion mitigation mechanisms; and in the medium and long term, it will support the reduction of prison overcrowding levels and the incorporation of safe technological solutions in areas such as health, education, work, family and legal. Show less

European-level efforts to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism involve the need to train professionals also in the education sector, especially educators such as university professors, juvenile detention centres educators, as well as associations working with vulnerable youngsters. Despite numerous recommendations and laws aimed at characterising and banning the extremist discourse that leads to violence, few specifically European tools have been developed to date. The CEDAR project… Show more

European-level efforts to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism involve the need to train professionals also in the education sector, especially educators such as university professors, juvenile detention centres educators, as well as associations working with vulnerable youngsters. Despite numerous recommendations and laws aimed at characterising and banning the extremist discourse that leads to violence, few specifically European tools have been developed to date. The CEDAR project aims to fill that gap by training and improving the practitioners’ skills in the field of radicalisation and extremism in educational and university settings, by supporting them with the necessary competencies towards risk identification and prevention. Show less

Citizen Security and Justice Advisor (prisons and probation) to the IADB Citizen Security and Justice team in Brasil in the “PREVIO 2020 Integrated Program for the Prevention and Reduction of Violence of the State of Ceará” (BR-L1546) the Second Individual Operation (US$65,2 millions) under the Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) "PROSEGURANÇA" (BR011).

The overall objective of the First Individual Operation (US$100 millions) under CCLIP (BR011) is to contribute to social reintegration and the reduction of criminal recidivism in the State of Espírito Santo aiming to (i) increase the implementation of evidence-based social reintegration programs policies and programmes; and (ii) to increase spending efficiency through the use of new management and monitoring technologies. It is structured in 3 components: 1. Strengthening social reintegration… Show more

The overall objective of the First Individual Operation (US$100 millions) under CCLIP (BR011) is to contribute to social reintegration and the reduction of criminal recidivism in the State of Espírito Santo aiming to (i) increase the implementation of evidence-based social reintegration programs policies and programmes; and (ii) to increase spending efficiency through the use of new management and monitoring technologies. It is structured in 3 components: 1. Strengthening social reintegration programs (US$24 million); 2. Modernization of management and technology (US$31 million) and 3. Improvement of prison infrastructure for reintegration (US$43 million).
Besides being the team coordinator for component 2, Pedro had an active role in the design of component 1 (namely regarding alternative measures to imprisonment and probation) and component 3. Show less

Citizen Security and Justice Advisor (prisons and probation) to the IADB Citizen Security and Justice team in Brasil in different projects and initiatives (at State and Federal levels) under the Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) (BR011) "PROSEGURANÇA" (US$ 1,2 billions).

Citizen Security and Justice Advisor (prisons and probation) to the IADB Citizen Security and Justice team in Brasil in different projects and initiatives (at State and Federal levels) under the Conditional Credit Line for Investment Projects (CCLIP) (BR011) "PROSEGURANÇA" (US$ 1,2 billions).

The workplace is one of the key environments that affect people’s mental and physical health. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness in all sectors of employment that work-related stress has undesirable consequences for the health and safety of individuals and for the health of their organisations. Several studies recognise that leadership has an effect on individual well-being
of any working adult. The quality of leadership has been linked to an array of outcomes within… Show more

The workplace is one of the key environments that affect people’s mental and physical health. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness in all sectors of employment that work-related stress has undesirable consequences for the health and safety of individuals and for the health of their organisations. Several studies recognise that leadership has an effect on individual well-being
of any working adult. The quality of leadership has been linked to an array of outcomes within occupational health psychology: positive outcomes such as psychological well-being, and organisational safety climate and negative outcomes, including employee stress, cardiovascular disease, workplace incidents and injuries and health-related behaviours such as alcohol use. Virtually every outcome variable in the field of occupational health psychology is empirically related to organisational leadership. Moreover, data are starting to emerge suggesting that improving organisational leadership results in improved safety outcomes and enhanced employee well-being.
Despite these data, discussions of occupational health and safety interventions only rarely consider leadership training as an occupational health and safety intervention.

Leadership development for occupational stress reduction in correctional settings (LEADCOR) seeks to reduce occupational stress levels inside prisons by enhancing the leadership competences of management and frontline staff (correctional officers, educational staff and psychologists, social workers...), contributing therefore to the mitigation of tensions among management and staff, between staff, among staff and their families, and between staff and inmates. Show less

Across Europe, there are a variety of challenges linked to the training and education of prison officers. They often lack proper initial and continuous training, and in the EU there are big differences in training policies and practices, which can inhibit the development and mobility of professionals between Member States and hinder the implementation of Framework decisions on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters. Moreover, recruitment and… Show more

Across Europe, there are a variety of challenges linked to the training and education of prison officers. They often lack proper initial and continuous training, and in the EU there are big differences in training policies and practices, which can inhibit the development and mobility of professionals between Member States and hinder the implementation of Framework decisions on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters. Moreover, recruitment and selection processes are different in every member state; initial training, learning outcomes, qualifications and length of training can be very different between jurisdictions as well. Thus, PO21 seeks to fill the gaps and divergences mentioned by identifying existing and emerging skill needs within prison officers; strengthening the exchange of knowledge and practices and adapting vocational education and training to skills needs, while promoting qualification standards in the sector, with a particular emphasis on digital skills.

Objectives
- Identify existing and emerging skills needs;
- Strengthen the exchange of knowledge and practices;
- Promote relevant qualifications and support their recognition;
- Adapt Vocational Education and Training (VET) to skills needs;
- Promote qualification standards for work-based learning;
- Focus on digital skills that are increasingly important to the modern job of prison officers;
- Plan for the progressive roll-out of the project at sectoral level. Show less

According to the Council of Europe, there are currently 1,229,385 inmates incarcerated in the penal institutions that comprise the organisation’s Member States, of which 22,4% are under pre-trial detention. Pre-trial detention (PTD) should not be overlooked since its excessive use negatively impacts not only detainees and their fundamental rights, but also their families, communities, and even countries’ financial resources. In addition, it is impossible to neglect the organisational impact on… Show more

According to the Council of Europe, there are currently 1,229,385 inmates incarcerated in the penal institutions that comprise the organisation’s Member States, of which 22,4% are under pre-trial detention. Pre-trial detention (PTD) should not be overlooked since its excessive use negatively impacts not only detainees and their fundamental rights, but also their families, communities, and even countries’ financial resources. In addition, it is impossible to neglect the organisational impact on prison systems.

By promoting judicial cooperation between EU Member States and raising policy makers and stakeholders’ awareness on the topic, the “PRE TRIAD Alternative PRE-TRIAL Detention measures: Judicial awareness and cooperation towards the realisation of common standards” project aims to build the groundwork for the realisation of common standards with respect to fundamental rights on the practical application of PTD (and its alternative measures), while fostering the application of the Council Framework Decision 2009/829/JHA of 23 October 2009 by EU Member states.

Supported by DG Justice of the European Commission, PRE-TRIAD is expected to enhance the knowledge of judicial professionals (judges/magistrates) on various national legislations concerning PTD application; to upscale awareness of judicial professionals (judges/magistrates) regarding PTD conditions in European prisons and on the application of PTD, its alternatives and application according to each context; & to upscale the capacity of judicial professionals to effectively apply the Council Framework Decision 2009/829/JHA.

The project consortia is led by the Bremen Senate of Justice and Constitution in Germany, having as partners IPS Innovative Prison Systems from Portugal, Verein fur Rechts Kriminalsoziologie from Austria, the Center for the Study of Democracy in Bulgaria, AGENFOR International from Italy and European Strategies Consulting from Romania. Show less

BLEEP is a project about digital inclusion that foresees the creation and implementation of an innovative, creative, Europe-focused, blended learning platform for all prisoners and ex-prisoners. This project will contribute to the prison staff professional development, namely their own lifelong learning plans and digital skills. Moreover, BLEEP project integrates educational and reintegration learning processes which will have a positive impact on the development of skills and on the… Show more

BLEEP is a project about digital inclusion that foresees the creation and implementation of an innovative, creative, Europe-focused, blended learning platform for all prisoners and ex-prisoners. This project will contribute to the prison staff professional development, namely their own lifelong learning plans and digital skills. Moreover, BLEEP project integrates educational and reintegration learning processes which will have a positive impact on the development of skills and on the reintegration chances of prisoners. Show less

HOPE strives to create a network that supports continuous training and knowledge sharing in the Balkan, Southern and Eastern European countries, a European learning hub on Radicalisation. A network of training and research organisations, academies, prison and probation systems, that can intervene on radicalisation prevention and disengagement but also to improve the transition process between prison and/or probation systems and the community for those at risk of radicalisation or who have been… Show more

HOPE strives to create a network that supports continuous training and knowledge sharing in the Balkan, Southern and Eastern European countries, a European learning hub on Radicalisation. A network of training and research organisations, academies, prison and probation systems, that can intervene on radicalisation prevention and disengagement but also to improve the transition process between prison and/or probation systems and the community for those at risk of radicalisation or who have been radicalised. It will achieve this outcome by promoting a holistic radicalisation prevention initiative focusing on offenders, front line staff and community organisations. Show less

This project aims to develop and test an innovative drug treatment programme using advanced Virtual Reality (VR) technology in a young offender population under probation supervision. It will develop and adapt scenarios for a VR application that induce drug craving in the target group, as an additional tool to cue exposure therapy. Moreover, it will develop an assessment tool for testing the VR effects, and a pilot programme in the probation services of the jurisdictions that take part in the… Show more

This project aims to develop and test an innovative drug treatment programme using advanced Virtual Reality (VR) technology in a young offender population under probation supervision. It will develop and adapt scenarios for a VR application that induce drug craving in the target group, as an additional tool to cue exposure therapy. Moreover, it will develop an assessment tool for testing the VR effects, and a pilot programme in the probation services of the jurisdictions that take part in the consortium.

Promoter
_District Governorship of Torbalı, Turkey

Partners
_IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
_Izmir Probation Directorate, Turkey
_Ege University’s Institute on Drug Abuse, Toxicology, and Pharmaceutical Science, Turkey
_Torbalı Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundation, Turkey
_Psious VR Therapy, Spain
_European Strategies Consulting, Romania

Timeframe
01/2019 – 01/2022 (24 months) Show less

This project focuses on the importance of embedding sport and physical activity in correctional settings as an effort to promote the inmates’ physical, mental health and well-being while contributing to social control and reduce reoffending, as an offender management tool that could strengthen their rehabilitation process. ActiveGames4Change will support young offenders (in custody and under community supervision) in the acquisition and usage of key competences to facilitate inclusion… Show more

This project focuses on the importance of embedding sport and physical activity in correctional settings as an effort to promote the inmates’ physical, mental health and well-being while contributing to social control and reduce reoffending, as an offender management tool that could strengthen their rehabilitation process. ActiveGames4Change will support young offenders (in custody and under community supervision) in the acquisition and usage of key competences to facilitate inclusion, education and employability, by developing an innovative framework of learning environments and materials.

Promoter
_University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Partners
_IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
_BSAFE LAB – Law Enforcement, Justice and Public Safety Research and Technology Transfer Lab, Beira Interior University, Portugal
_Aproximar – Cooperativa de Solidariedade Social, Portugal
_CESIE – Centro Studi e Iniziative Europeo, Italy
_CPIP – Centrul Pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, Romania
_BAGázs– Bagazs Kozhasznu Egyesulet, Hungary
_Fundación Diagrama, Spain
_Turkish Ministry of Justice
_Penitenciarul de Minori si Tineri Craiova, Romania

Timeframe
31/12/2018 – 30/12/2021 (36 months) Show less

The BriSaR project focuses on adapting an existing programme in Portugal (namely STOP – Responsibility and Safety, targeted at Road Code violators) and update it in line with the research evidence and offender expectations. The project will support correctional staff in prison and probation settings to work more effectively with those offenders who have been sentenced for road offences.

Prison systems in the EU have undergone a massive process of change over the last twenty years, yet practitioners in the sector often lack professional guidance, especially one with an innovative approach. Thus, the CCJ4C project seeks to analyse the process of cultural change in correctional settings, reflecting on the career of staff and the support provided to prisoners. The project seeks to find out to what extent there is an ideal approach to developing career management skills of prison… Show more

Prison systems in the EU have undergone a massive process of change over the last twenty years, yet practitioners in the sector often lack professional guidance, especially one with an innovative approach. Thus, the CCJ4C project seeks to analyse the process of cultural change in correctional settings, reflecting on the career of staff and the support provided to prisoners. The project seeks to find out to what extent there is an ideal approach to developing career management skills of prison staff and, as far as it can be developed, to identify the elements of this model that translate into a change in public policy. Show less

The R4JUST project aims to prevent and reduce the risk of radicalisation and violent extremism inside prisons by exploring a multi-sectoral approach, intending to enhance the competences of prison staff (RRAP Toolset – Multi-level radicalisation approach towards governors, frontline staff and technical staff), probation staff (e.g., probation officers/supervisors, psychologists), as well as judges and prosecutors while fostering criminal and judicial multi-sectoral cooperation and networking on… Show more

The R4JUST project aims to prevent and reduce the risk of radicalisation and violent extremism inside prisons by exploring a multi-sectoral approach, intending to enhance the competences of prison staff (RRAP Toolset – Multi-level radicalisation approach towards governors, frontline staff and technical staff), probation staff (e.g., probation officers/supervisors, psychologists), as well as judges and prosecutors while fostering criminal and judicial multi-sectoral cooperation and networking on countering and preventing radicalisation.

Objectives
_To implement a multi-sectoral approach to prevent radicalisation and violent extremism inside prisons and to reduce their risk;
_To enhance the competences of prison staff through the use of the RRAP Toolset (Multi-level radicalisation approach), including prison governors, frontline and technical staff, as well as probation staff (probation officers/supervisors, psychologists, etc), judges and prosecutors;
_To foster criminal and judicial multi-sectoral cooperation and networking in the field of radicalisation prevention and countering.

Promoter
_BSAFE Lab – Law Enforcement, Justice and Public Safety Laboratory of Beira Interior University, Portugal

Partners
_IPS Innovative Prison Systems (Qualify Just – IT Solutions and Consulting), Portugal
_Directorate-General for Reintegration and Prison Services (DGRSP), Portugal
_College of Public Administration Bremen (Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung), Germany
_Bremen Senate of Justice and Constitution, Germany
_Agenfor International, Italy
_Federal Public Service Justice, Belgium
_West University of Timisoara, Romania
_Penitentiary Bucharest Jilava, Romania
_ICPA Stichting Foundation office in Europe, The Netherlands Show less

This project focuses on contributing to breaking the cycle of incarceration by teaching inmates computer programming skills that can significantly increase their chances of employment after they serve their prison sentences.

Objectives
_To help reduce recidivism rates by teaching inmates coding skills that can significantly increase their chances of employment post-release;
_To empower inmates with marketable skills that can lead to employment;
_To enhance the inmates’… Show more

This project focuses on contributing to breaking the cycle of incarceration by teaching inmates computer programming skills that can significantly increase their chances of employment after they serve their prison sentences.

Objectives
_To help reduce recidivism rates by teaching inmates coding skills that can significantly increase their chances of employment post-release;
_To empower inmates with marketable skills that can lead to employment;
_To enhance the inmates’ understanding of a hype-connected world and environment;
_To improve the skills of prison trainers/educators enabling these professionals to train inmates on basic computer programming;
_To promote cooperation between prisons and external organisations that can eventually provide a job placement for inmates after release, in the software development field;
_To raise the awareness of prison staff, management, educators/trainers and policy makers to the importance of digital/coding skills enhancement amongst the incarcerated population.

Expected outcomes
_Development of a training programme focusing on basic computer programming skills (Android and iOS programming, and JavaScript);
Increased knowledge of software and coding (inmates and prison staff responsible for the training);
_Development and piloting of a training programme for staff (blended learning).

Promoter
_GAIA Association of Electronic and Information Technologies Industries of the Basque Country, Spain

Partners
_IPS Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
_BSAFE LAB – Law Enforcement, Justice and Public Safety Research and Technology Transfer Lab, Beira Interior University, Portugal
_CIRE – Centre d’Initiatives per a la Reinserció, Catalonia, Spain
EOLAS S.L., Spain
_Penitentiary of Baia Mare, Romania
_Asociata Start pentru Performanta, Romania

Timeframe
01/09/2018 – 31/08/2021 (36 months) Show less

The FAIRNESS project promotes a balanced harmonisation of the Member States’ (MS) legal practices in relation to the implementation of several European Directives, namely directives 2016/343, 2016/800, 2016/1919 and 2013/48/EU – when suspected or accused persons are involved in terror-related crimes or radicalisation. This project explores the coherence between the ‘spirit’ and provisions of the ‘Stockholm’s Roadmap’ contrasted with investigative and preventive practices (including Directive… Show more

The FAIRNESS project promotes a balanced harmonisation of the Member States’ (MS) legal practices in relation to the implementation of several European Directives, namely directives 2016/343, 2016/800, 2016/1919 and 2013/48/EU – when suspected or accused persons are involved in terror-related crimes or radicalisation. This project explores the coherence between the ‘spirit’ and provisions of the ‘Stockholm’s Roadmap’ contrasted with investigative and preventive practices (including Directive 2014/41/EU, and Council Framework Decisions 2002/584/JHA) involving suspects or accused persons for crimes related to terrorism in the pre-trial stage.

Objectives
_To promote a balanced harmonisation of the legal practices in relation to the implementation of several EU Directives across the EU Member States whenever suspected or accused persons are involved in terror-related crimes or radicalisation;
_To explore the coherence between the ‘spirit’ and the provisions of Stockholm’s Roadmap contrasted with investigative and preventive practices involving suspects or accused persons for crimes related to terrorism in the pre-trial stage.

Promoter
_Ministry of Justice, Italy

Partners
_IPS Innovative Prison Systems (Qualify Just IT Solutions and Consulting), Portugal
_Center for the Study of Democracy, Bulgaria
_Free University of Brussels (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), Belgium
_Agenfor International, Italy
_College of Public Administration Bremen (Hochschule für Öffentliche Verwaltung), Germany
_ICPA Stichting Foundation office in Europe, The Netherlands

Timeframe
01/06/2019 – 31/05/2021 (24 months) Show less

The overall objective of the AWARE project is to train the relevant criminal justice professionals to recognise, refer and/or treat moderate to severe mental health problems within the limits of daily prison and probation systems and to promote a better integration between agencies working in prisons and probation services, mental health, substance abuse, and resettlement. The aim of the training is both to reduce stress factors for staff and to deliver more effective outcomes for the… Show more

The overall objective of the AWARE project is to train the relevant criminal justice professionals to recognise, refer and/or treat moderate to severe mental health problems within the limits of daily prison and probation systems and to promote a better integration between agencies working in prisons and probation services, mental health, substance abuse, and resettlement. The aim of the training is both to reduce stress factors for staff and to deliver more effective outcomes for the successful resettlement of prisoners. Thus, the target groups of this initiative include offenders, prison staff, judicial staff, mental and public health staff and civil society/NGOs’ staff working in EU prison or emergency services, social services and any other personnel working with prisoners or former prisoners in prisons or in the community. Show less

The AWARE EAW project aims at increasing the cross-border cooperation between EU Member States using two Framework Decisions (FDs) in particular: 2002/584/JHA on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States and 2008/909/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty for the purpose of their enforcement in the European… Show more

The AWARE EAW project aims at increasing the cross-border cooperation between EU Member States using two Framework Decisions (FDs) in particular: 2002/584/JHA on the European arrest warrant and the surrender procedures between Member States and 2008/909/JHA on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments in criminal matters imposing custodial sentences or measures involving deprivation of liberty for the purpose of their enforcement in the European Union.

Objectives
_To transfer knowledge between the European Union Member States legal practitioners responsible for extradition, and to jointly explore best practice in and sustainable development of cross-border cooperation in the application of the European Arrest Warrant (EAW), whilst respecting the protection of fundamental rights;
_To analyse the partners’ prison and legal protection systems, with findings providing a baseline for the development of standards which lead to a standardised procedure for the provision of information by the issuing Member State according to each individual case, contextualised in referral to international standards.

Promoter
_Bremen Senate of Justice and Constitution, Germany

Partners
_IPS_Innovative Prison Systems (Qualify Just – IT Solutions and Consulting Lda), Portugal
_Superior Council of Magistracy, Romania
_Antigone Onlus, Italy Show less

The RE[ENTER] project focuses on the exchange of good practices concerning psychoeducational tools that have the potential to contribute to the capacity building of correctional staff (prison and probation and probation officers, ONG professionals, volunteers) who work with offenders (both prisoners and ex-prisoners). Hence, this project aims to fill the gap that emerges from the lack of effective services provided to (ex-)inmates by sharing knowledge and experiences to map effective programmes… Show more

The RE[ENTER] project focuses on the exchange of good practices concerning psychoeducational tools that have the potential to contribute to the capacity building of correctional staff (prison and probation and probation officers, ONG professionals, volunteers) who work with offenders (both prisoners and ex-prisoners). Hence, this project aims to fill the gap that emerges from the lack of effective services provided to (ex-)inmates by sharing knowledge and experiences to map effective programmes and by training trainers in order for them to be able to implement those programmes. Show less

INTEGRA “Integrated community, probation and prison services radicalisation prevention approach” strives to improve the transition process between prison and/or probation systems and the community for those at risk of radicalisation or who have been radicalised. It attempts to achieve this outcome by promoting a holistic radicalisation prevention initiative, focusing on offenders’ skills development as well as on the capacity building of front line staff and organisations.

The project… Show more

INTEGRA “Integrated community, probation and prison services radicalisation prevention approach” strives to improve the transition process between prison and/or probation systems and the community for those at risk of radicalisation or who have been radicalised. It attempts to achieve this outcome by promoting a holistic radicalisation prevention initiative, focusing on offenders’ skills development as well as on the capacity building of front line staff and organisations.

The project foresees the direct participation of 850 people, including practitioners from the countries involved in the partnership, academic researchers, mentors, and trainees.

Objectives:
_To upscale existing practices and understand their role in a holistic prevention of radicalisation and disengagement /de-radicalisation;
_To develop a skills-enhancement programme for frontline staff working with inmates throughout its transition back into society, including prison and probation staff, and community organisations working closely with the prison services;
_To establish a local mentorship model to support both ex-radicals upon release and their families;
To ensure knowledge sharing and collaboration among the relevant authorities and organisations regarding people who are vulnerable to radicalisation or who have been radicalised, who are in prison, and on their release;
_To describe and explain the social course of transition to radical action;
_To provide concrete tools for action.

Partnership:
Université De Toulouse II – Le Mirail, France
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
Università Degli Studi di Brescia, Italy
CSD – Center for the Study of Democracy, Bulgaria
KEMEA – Center for Security Studies, Greece
ICPA – The International Corrections and Prisons Association, The Netherlands

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The WayOut project aims to improve and facilitate the implementation of exit programmes (EPs) by building a common framework to evaluate them and creating an innovative and integrated one based on approaches with proven effectiveness. It desires to generate impacts such as an increased understanding about EPs among judicial, prison, probation and community organisations (religious) staff; improved knowledge about the efficacy of EPs and 'what works'; enhanced staff capacity to deal with… Show more

The WayOut project aims to improve and facilitate the implementation of exit programmes (EPs) by building a common framework to evaluate them and creating an innovative and integrated one based on approaches with proven effectiveness. It desires to generate impacts such as an increased understanding about EPs among judicial, prison, probation and community organisations (religious) staff; improved knowledge about the efficacy of EPs and 'what works'; enhanced staff capacity to deal with radicalised (or at risk) detainees; promote quality training and learning for prison staff. Consequently, its main outcomes will be a framework of EPs evaluation, an integrated EP based on approaches with proven effectiveness, a training course on exit strategies (ES) to practitioners, and law enforcement officials' awareness enhancement. The beneficiaries will be prison, probation and community organisations staff (short-medium term), as well as decision-makers (long term). Show less

Consultancy to write a Framework Document for Corrections Reform in the Bahamas (for Juvenile and Adults in Detention). This included institutional initiatives for adults and juveniles in detention in the Bahamas, as well as relevant initiatives on reducing pretrial detention and the implementation of parole. The document included the organizational structure and staffing alignments, qualifications and training needed to implement the existing and upcoming initiatives for reform. Pedro worked… Show more

Consultancy to write a Framework Document for Corrections Reform in the Bahamas (for Juvenile and Adults in Detention). This included institutional initiatives for adults and juveniles in detention in the Bahamas, as well as relevant initiatives on reducing pretrial detention and the implementation of parole. The document included the organizational structure and staffing alignments, qualifications and training needed to implement the existing and upcoming initiatives for reform. Pedro worked under the overall supervision of the Ministry of National Security’s Citizen Security and Justice Programme (MNS/CSJP), the Project Manager (PM), the Component Coordinator (CC)and the selected Project Implementation Committees (PIC). Show less

PRACTICIES mobilizes networks of European cities and experts to better understand the human roots of violent radicalization and to characterize these processes starting by their origins and to build concrete tools and prevention practices. To achieve these objectives the project relies on the cooperation of experience in the field of urban security in cities and expertise of national structures to fight terrorism (25 partners from different countries involving Government and law enforcement… Show more

PRACTICIES mobilizes networks of European cities and experts to better understand the human roots of violent radicalization and to characterize these processes starting by their origins and to build concrete tools and prevention practices. To achieve these objectives the project relies on the cooperation of experience in the field of urban security in cities and expertise of national structures to fight terrorism (25 partners from different countries involving Government and law enforcement agencies, municipalities, research institutions and private organisations).

Aims to evaluate the existing procedures of registration, identification youth in the process of radicalization in an urban space. Describe and explain social course of transition to radical action, to provide concrete tools for action.

Partners:
Université De Toulouse II – Le Mirail, France
Ministerio Del Interior, Spain
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
Fachhochschule Salzburg Gmbh, Austria
Vertical, France
Universita Della Calabria, Italy
Université Charles De Gaulle Lille 3, France
TNS Opinion SA, Belgium
Media Actie Kuregem Stad, Belgium
Stadtgemeinde Salzburg, Austria
Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, Spain
Ministério da Justiça (Procuradoria Geral da República), Portugal
Université Grenoble Alpes, France
Profil Technology, France
CPDSI, France
University of Piraeus Research Center, Greece
Kentro Meleton Asfaleias, Greece
Office National d’Études et de Recherches Aérospatiales, France
Ayuntamiento de Madrid, Spain
Município da Amadora, Portugal
Metropole Nice Cote D’Azur, France
Forum Européen pour la Sécurité Urbaine, France
Association Forum Des Sciences Sociales Appliquées, Tunisia
Mairie de Toulouse, France
Commission Nationale de la Lutte Contre le Terrorisme, Tunisia

PRACTICIES is funded by the EC in the framework of the H2020. Show less

The PPROMPT project on Peer Pro-Social Modelling in Probation, promoted by the Turkish Probation authorities and having as partners the Portuguese Prison and Probation System (DGRSP), IPS Innovative Prison Systems, and the probation advisory firm European Strategies Consulting (Romania) got green light for funding from the European Commission for the next 2 years.

The use of offenders in peer support roles is increasingly recommended by different governments. Peers can be effective… Show more

The PPROMPT project on Peer Pro-Social Modelling in Probation, promoted by the Turkish Probation authorities and having as partners the Portuguese Prison and Probation System (DGRSP), IPS Innovative Prison Systems, and the probation advisory firm European Strategies Consulting (Romania) got green light for funding from the European Commission for the next 2 years.

The use of offenders in peer support roles is increasingly recommended by different governments. Peers can be effective 'identity models' for offenders- who are the living proofs of the possibility of leaving the criminal life. Second, peer support is necessary because offenders view professional staff as authority figures and are more likely to listen to individuals that have 'walked in their shoes'. Third, it is cost-effective. Finally, the approach can build social capital and resilience within deprived communities.

Prosocial behavior is defined by Eisenberg and Mussen (1989) as the "voluntary actions (like sharing, comforting, rescuing, and helping) that are intended to help or benefit another individual or group of individuals". Pro-social modelling is a style of supervision rather than a specific program. In his article on the meta-analysis of "Prosocial modelling", Trotter (2009) stated that the use of pro-social modeling can reduce recidivism, even reductions in re-offending by as much as 50 percent have been seen among offenders supervised using pro-social modeling principles.

The PPROMPT project foresees to build up Peer a Pro-Social Model Team, trained by the professionals in this field.

For further information about the PPROMPT project contact [email protected] Show less

Feasibility study on establishing a global brand of prison products – part I: Safeguards & certification.
Pedro was responsible to analyse the international legal framework applicable to work in prison settings, and to identify the minimum requirements / safeguards to which national prison administration enrolled in the global brand would need to adhere in order to avoid exploitative schemes, with due consideration of promising practices, challenges and lessons learned.

In the framework of the Citizen Security Strengthening Programme (CSSP) GY-L1042, Pedro performed a “High-level Assessment of the Security Conditions of Guyana’s Prisons”. Pedro visited all prisons in Guyana in order to capture the existing security conditions of Guyana’s prisons; prioritize issues to be solved and sort them out by short-term (including the acquisition of a whole-body scanner) and long-term; and produced recommendations for developing a more holistic and integrated solution to… Show more

In the framework of the Citizen Security Strengthening Programme (CSSP) GY-L1042, Pedro performed a “High-level Assessment of the Security Conditions of Guyana’s Prisons”. Pedro visited all prisons in Guyana in order to capture the existing security conditions of Guyana’s prisons; prioritize issues to be solved and sort them out by short-term (including the acquisition of a whole-body scanner) and long-term; and produced recommendations for developing a more holistic and integrated solution to current security concerns (beyond just acquisition and implementation of a body scanner equipment), including high-level; and assessed the feasibility of some other operational and technology options. During the site visits, Pedro has worked with the IDB team, the Director of the Guyana Prison Service and the stakeholders of the Ministry of Public Security. Show less

The DIACEN (The Dialogue Center - Taking Further Prison’s Education Projects in Using Dialogue as Preparation for Release) project aims to shed light on the adult education that takes place in the prison settings (being seen as different from work-related education or from professional training), how experiencing adult education will bring benefits in the preparing-for-release process and reintegration process for all involved parties, and how at the end of the day adult education can move… Show more

The DIACEN (The Dialogue Center - Taking Further Prison’s Education Projects in Using Dialogue as Preparation for Release) project aims to shed light on the adult education that takes place in the prison settings (being seen as different from work-related education or from professional training), how experiencing adult education will bring benefits in the preparing-for-release process and reintegration process for all involved parties, and how at the end of the day adult education can move prisons into being "learning environments".

DIACEN is proposing a solution to preparing for release of prisoners, involving all relevant parties united in adult education activities with the aim of fostering dialogue and expression platform. It’s objective is to introduce this solution in 5 European counties with the cooperation of authorities, professionals and end-users, for the direct use in the pre-release period. The aim is to better integrate the inmates in the community and reduce the re-offending rate.

Partners:
Center for Promoting Lifelong Learning (CPIP), Romania
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
Stowarzyszenie Rozwoju Inicjatyw Regionalnych “Lacjum”(ARID Lacjum), Poland
Stichting Foundation ICPA Office in Europe (ICPA), Netherlands
Associazione Antigone Onlus (ANTIGONE), Italy

For further information about the DIACEN project, please contact [email protected] Show less

It started with a perception of the present and of the near future. An idea that was nurtured and encouraged after some reflections around MEDICALIS in 2014. Gathering the right team and ingredients would be the next step...

Worldwide more than 10.35 million people are currently being held in penal institutions and the global prison population rate is increasing. Mental illness is especially prevalent in prison populations, by far exceeding the rate of mental disorders in the general… Show more

It started with a perception of the present and of the near future. An idea that was nurtured and encouraged after some reflections around MEDICALIS in 2014. Gathering the right team and ingredients would be the next step...

Worldwide more than 10.35 million people are currently being held in penal institutions and the global prison population rate is increasing. Mental illness is especially prevalent in prison populations, by far exceeding the rate of mental disorders in the general population. These mental health issues are exacerbated with age: over 20% of adults aged 60 and over suffer from a mental or neurological disorder. As the world’s population ages rapidly, so too the number of the elderly in jails and prisons is increasing at an exponential rate: at a rate 3 times that of the general prison population.

MenACE project aims to increase the response to mental health disorders within prisons and the quality of palliative and end of life care services provided by enhancing the competences of management and frontline staff to address prisoners’ mental health needs and the special needs of older prisoners.

Partners:
Hospice Casa Sperantei, Romania
Helse Bergen Haukeland University Hospital, Norway
Administratia Nationala a Penitenciarelor, Romania
EuroPris – European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (Netherlands and Belgium)
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems (Qualify Just – IT solutions and Consulting), Portugal
De Federale Overheidsdienst Justitie – Le Service Public Federal Justice, Belgium
BSAFE LAB (Beira Interior University), Portugal
Direção-Geral de Reinserção Social e Serviços Prisionais, Portugal

For further informations about MenACE please contact [email protected] Show less

EFCCP is planning to identify the professionals supporting communities affected by gangs, identify their common characteristics in terms of competencies and develop a "navigation tool"​ presenting major areas of competencies, specialized competencies, proficiency levels connected to EQF and examples of knowledge / behavior / skills. This navigation tool will help all professionals understand what is needed to address gangs.

Objectives are:
- to produce current and appropriate… Show more

EFCCP is planning to identify the professionals supporting communities affected by gangs, identify their common characteristics in terms of competencies and develop a "navigation tool"​ presenting major areas of competencies, specialized competencies, proficiency levels connected to EQF and examples of knowledge / behavior / skills. This navigation tool will help all professionals understand what is needed to address gangs.

Objectives are:
- to produce current and appropriate occupation / work profiles for those working with gangs and the impact of gang crime in communities across Europe, a profile relevant within each European partner country and against which new learning outcomes can be identified.
- to identify in each partner country key sectors, organizations and job roles working within gang crime and with the impact of gang crime (police, probation, youth work, health, social services, education, communities).
- to identify through desk and DACUM consultative research in each partner country the knowledge, skills and competences required to develop capacity and ensure improved and more successful engagements with gangs and gang members operating in order to reduce gang crime in the future.
- to develop the European Framework of Competencies under the form of an interactive on-line tool capturing: major areas of competencies, specific competencies for each area, proficiency levels related to EQF and examples of knowledge/skills/attitudes.

Partners:

Fundação "O Século"​, Portugal
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal

CPIP Centrul Pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, Romania

Human Development and Social Integration Regional Center, Romania

Charity and support fund "Garstycios grudas”, Lithuania

Psychological support and counselling centre, Lithuania
University of Sassary, Italy

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Aligned with the current problematics of radicalization of inmates in European prisons, the R2PRIS project aims to:
1. Create awareness on the broad picture of terrorism, the mind set and narratives used by understanding a) why prisons are a breeding ground for radicalization; b) the difference between conversion, radicalization and moving to extremist views (terminology); c) the pathways and levels of radicalization, role in the network; d) recruitment tactics employed within the prison… Show more

Aligned with the current problematics of radicalization of inmates in European prisons, the R2PRIS project aims to:
1. Create awareness on the broad picture of terrorism, the mind set and narratives used by understanding a) why prisons are a breeding ground for radicalization; b) the difference between conversion, radicalization and moving to extremist views (terminology); c) the pathways and levels of radicalization, role in the network; d) recruitment tactics employed within the prison environment; and e) indicators on how to identify vulnerable people at risk of radicalization;

2. Develop the tools and instruments for prison administration and line-level staff to recognize signs of radicalization at an early stage within their specific facility;

3. Provide common, consistent and effective instruments to help staff report their observations to the appropriate intelligence staff;

4. Provide model procedures for intelligence staff to vet the data they receive from prison staff and to appropriately interpret it;

5. Establish a series of training programmes and tools for all staff within a prison to respond appropriately to potential vulnerable individuals at risk of radicalization.

Partners:

A. Research & development providers:

1. BSAFE LAB / UBI University - project promotor (PT)

2. IPS_Innovative Prison Systems (PT)

3. CRSP Romanian Centre for Penitentiary Studies (RO)

B. End-users: 

4. NAP Romanian prison system (RO)

5. Belgium prison system (BE)

6. Kriminalomsorgen - Directorate of Norwegian Correctional Service, NO

7. Turkish prison administration (TR)

... and other prison systems that may want to participate.

C. Dissemination partners

8. ICPA

9. EuroPris

For further information about the R2PRIS project, please contact [email protected] Show less

Within the framework of the Global Programme for the Implementation of the Doha Declaration (GLOZ82) and its second pillar on fair, humane and effective criminal justice systems, the Justice Section of UNODC intends to explore the possibility of launching a self-sustainable global brand of prison products to generate income for prisoners, to increase their self-esteem and qualifications, thus improving their employability upon release, and to more generally raise awareness that prisoners are a… Show more

Within the framework of the Global Programme for the Implementation of the Doha Declaration (GLOZ82) and its second pillar on fair, humane and effective criminal justice systems, the Justice Section of UNODC intends to explore the possibility of launching a self-sustainable global brand of prison products to generate income for prisoners, to increase their self-esteem and qualifications, thus improving their employability upon release, and to more generally raise awareness that prisoners are a continuous part of society. The task performed in this consulting assignment consists in analysing the international legal framework applicable to work in prison settings, and identifying the minimum requirements / safeguards to which national prison administration would need to adhere to a “UNODC global brand” in order to avoid exploitative schemes, with due consideration of promising practices, challenges and lessons learned.
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The EIGEP project focuses on reducing the disparities in the learning outcomes of the educational experience of a child within the juvenile justice, compared to the ones delivered in mass education, the project aims to:
- Improve the learning outcomes of education in juvenile settings through the development of innovative European induction tool for the initial and further training of educators teaching in juvenile justice contexts (youth detention centers, youth service centers, alternative… Show more

The EIGEP project focuses on reducing the disparities in the learning outcomes of the educational experience of a child within the juvenile justice, compared to the ones delivered in mass education, the project aims to:
- Improve the learning outcomes of education in juvenile settings through the development of innovative European induction tool for the initial and further training of educators teaching in juvenile justice contexts (youth detention centers, youth service centers, alternative detention, Alternative Provision schools); the development of support tools and networks to improve the availability and quality of European training offer to education & teaching professionals interested in juvenile justice as a learning context.
- Improve the management of teaching & learning professionals through measures to develop the learning dimension of the juvenile justice justice system in the partner countries and at European level.

Partners:

BSAFE LAB - Universidade da Beira Interior, Portugal

IPS_Innovative Prison Systems (Qualify Just), Portugal

CPIP - Centrul pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, Romania

NAP Romanian prison system, Romania
PPCK - Psichologines Paramos lr Konsultavimo Centras, Lithuania

TITAN Partnership, UK

ABCD Community Services Ltd, UK

For further information about the EIGEP project, please contact [email protected] Show less

• Support for legislative amendments, which is focused on: assisting Moldovan relevant authorities in drafting and assessment of amendments to the legislation governing enforcement, probation and rehabilitation activities in view to implement SJSR.
• Support to sector institutions on improved financial management.
Design of a new concept for the revival of the penitentiary industry in Moldovan correctional institutions; design of step-by-step implementation plan, addressing legislative… Show more

• Support for legislative amendments, which is focused on: assisting Moldovan relevant authorities in drafting and assessment of amendments to the legislation governing enforcement, probation and rehabilitation activities in view to implement SJSR.
• Support to sector institutions on improved financial management.
Design of a new concept for the revival of the penitentiary industry in Moldovan correctional institutions; design of step-by-step implementation plan, addressing legislative and institutional measures that will need to be taken by the relevant authorities; holding meetings and consultations with the beneficiary (Penitentiary Department - PD) and other relevant institutions if needed (e.g. Ministry of Finance) in order to collect relevant data and views and explain the concept and advise on the process of improving the current situation in the area of prison industry, based on the process of attracting investments from the private sector in Moldovan penitentiaries; analysis of the relevant domestic regulatory framework at all levels (law, internal regulations etc.), including fiscal legislation; proposal of measures to promote the revival of the penitentiary industry in Moldova (to be included in the concept and the implementation plan); use best practices examples from several EU countries, relevant to this assignment, related to legal provisions allowing the prisons to directly use the financial income resulting from economic activities; identification and description of the general rules of how and for what purposes penitentiaries are allowed to use the above-mentioned income, in selected EU countries. Show less

The ECOPRIS Project aims to:
1. Create 1 joint curricula (work-based VET training courses) to promote inmates reintegration - through prison work initiatives - by developing staff management skills, namely: prison work and industries awareness, marketing, management, innovation, entrepreneurship, communication, ICT , ecological economics and teamwork among prison staff;

2. Train 36 prison staff, in 3 countries, in multidisciplinary teams of 6 members (2 per country), in 3 short-term… Show more

The ECOPRIS Project aims to:
1. Create 1 joint curricula (work-based VET training courses) to promote inmates reintegration - through prison work initiatives - by developing staff management skills, namely: prison work and industries awareness, marketing, management, innovation, entrepreneurship, communication, ICT , ecological economics and teamwork among prison staff;

2. Train 36 prison staff, in 3 countries, in multidisciplinary teams of 6 members (2 per country), in 3 short-term transnational training events, to develop and implement innovative „prison work” actions (engaging at least 20 inmates per country);

3. Improve community and businesses participation in staff training and inmates labour reintegration actions through the engagement of key stakeholders and experts in national seminars, validation workshops, transnational events and trainings' pilot actions.

Project partners include:
BSAFE LAB Law enforcement, justice and public safety research and technology transfer laboratory of Beira Interior University, Portugal
IPS_Innovative Prison Services (Qualify Just, Ltd), Portugal

DGRSP Direcção Geral da Reinserção e dos Serviços Prisionais (Portuguese probation and prison administration), Portugal 

ANP National Prison Administration of Romania, prison of Timisoara, Romania
CPIP Centrul Pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, Romania
Centrul de studii penitenciare - West University of Timisoara, Romania
Ceza ve Tevkifevleri Genel Müdürlüğü (Turkish prison administration), Turkey
EUROPRIS The European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services, The Netherlands

For further information contact [email protected] Show less

IDECOM project concerns the development and testing of new educational methods in the training of prison staff covering transversal skills such as communication, teamwork competences, ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Objectives:

_Identify common prison staff needs in the field of transversal skills, such as communication, teamwork competences, ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship;
_Develop a new and innovative curricula, training programs and manuals for prison staff… Show more

IDECOM project concerns the development and testing of new educational methods in the training of prison staff covering transversal skills such as communication, teamwork competences, ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Objectives:

_Identify common prison staff needs in the field of transversal skills, such as communication, teamwork competences, ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship;
_Develop a new and innovative curricula, training programs and manuals for prison staff relevant in fields like: communication, teamwork competences, ICT, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Partners
Timisoara Penitentiary, Romania
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
Center for Promoting Lifelong Learning (CPIP), Romania
West University of Timisoara, Romania
Department of Penitentiary Institutions, Moldova
BSAFE LAB (Beira Interior University), Portugal
General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses, Turkey Show less

EISALP is a dynamic and innovative partnership committed to develop prison education throughout Europe. Previous successful initiatives concerning education in detention (individually and collaboratively) revealed that the missing link towards a truly developed sector is the specific teacher education and training for teaching in prison settings.

The cornerstone is that there is no consistent approach to what a prison teacher is, what the key skills are and how to assist best adult… Show more

EISALP is a dynamic and innovative partnership committed to develop prison education throughout Europe. Previous successful initiatives concerning education in detention (individually and collaboratively) revealed that the missing link towards a truly developed sector is the specific teacher education and training for teaching in prison settings.

The cornerstone is that there is no consistent approach to what a prison teacher is, what the key skills are and how to assist best adult learning professionals in becoming one. Therefore, we take the challenge to show that a mix of public institutions and private organizations can turn a potentially disadvantaged profession into a successful and rewarding qualification by providing tailored resources through common initiatives and collaboration.

Partners:
CPIP – Centre for Promoting Lifelong Learning, Romania
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
CFSO The Prison Officers Training Centre of Arad, Romania
REPER21 European Network for the Promotion of a Responsible Economy, Romania
EPEA European Prison Education Association, Malta
CCF Corradino Correctional Facility, Malta
ANJAF National Association for Family Action, Portugal
EUROCOOP Institute for European Research and Development, Slovenia
CIK Trebnje Centre for Education and Culture, Slovenia
USER VOICE, United Kingdom
LIFE Learning Initiatives for Employment CIC, United Kingdom

For further information, please contact [email protected] Show less

MyComPAss consists in a European partnership aiming to support juvenile offenders in training, in the acquisition and usage of key competencies in vocational education training to facilitate personal development, employability and participation in further education.

Objectives:
_To increase the level of employability of one hundred juvenile offenders through MyCOMPASS method;
To facilitate the transition phase from vocational training in detention to vocational training in public… Show more

MyComPAss consists in a European partnership aiming to support juvenile offenders in training, in the acquisition and usage of key competencies in vocational education training to facilitate personal development, employability and participation in further education.

Objectives:
_To increase the level of employability of one hundred juvenile offenders through MyCOMPASS method;
To facilitate the transition phase from vocational training in detention to vocational training in public school system, through MyCOMPASS peer-learning program;
_To increase the level of attractiveness of vocational education programs in detention through MyCOMPASS Train the Trainer-learning program;
_To promote social inclusion of juvenile offenders (involvement of local communities in all the project activities).

Partners:
Centrul Pentru Promovarea Invatarii Permanente, Romania
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal
European Prison Education Association, Malta
Bács-Kiskun Megyei Büntetés-végrehajtási Intézet, Hungary
Centrul de Reeducare Buzias, Romania
Psichologinės Paramos Ir Konsultavimo Centras, Lithuania Show less

Access for all - access to services and employment of persons with disabilities.

Strengthen the work of the Prison System through a new administrative and interagency model is one of the objectives of the National Prison Reform Policy 2014-2024 which was presented by Interior Minister Mauricio López Bonilla in the National Palace in Guatemala de la Asunción (Guatemala city).

The Policy was developed for 10 years and includes 10 main strategic axes, 40 general strategies and 209 specific actions to address institutional issues among which are measures to improve the… Show more

Strengthen the work of the Prison System through a new administrative and interagency model is one of the objectives of the National Prison Reform Policy 2014-2024 which was presented by Interior Minister Mauricio López Bonilla in the National Palace in Guatemala de la Asunción (Guatemala city).

The Policy was developed for 10 years and includes 10 main strategic axes, 40 general strategies and 209 specific actions to address institutional issues among which are measures to improve the dignity of prison staff, internal and external security of prisons, inmates social reintegration and the promotion of social peace.


López Bonilla, thanked the civil society organizations who participated in the preparation of this document and urged them to continue to support each of the defined measures, as this is a strategy set to run in the current and in the next government administration. "This is a matter of state and not just an institutional matter as some people believe. What we are proposing today is light that should illuminate a profound reform to lay the foundations of a new penitentiary model. We must be optimistic, learn from the mistakes of the past and build hope for the future"​ he reinforced.
 
Besides the formal presentation, the head of the ministry of the interior handed the new penitentiary policy to the President of the Republic of Guatemala, Otto Perez Molina.

The constitutional president acknowledged the work and commitment of the Minister of Interior and indicated that this is an important step representing an important contribution to the development of the Guatemalan society.

The Deputy Minister Edi Juárez Prera explained the process that led to the national policy reform of the prison system, confirming that the foreseen measures as sufficient to stabilize the situation in detention centers and significantly improve its performance.
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The purpose and general objective is to provide a methodology and a way to use Game-Based Learning by Training Companies/Organizations (focusing on SMEs and on the Social Economy) and VET organizations (including Higher Education) through the knowledge producers and distributors: Trainers and Teachers.

Project promoter and partners: APG – Portuguese Association of Human Resources Managers and Technicians (PT), I.Zone Knowledge Systems România (RO), FH JOANNEUM University of Applied… Show more

The purpose and general objective is to provide a methodology and a way to use Game-Based Learning by Training Companies/Organizations (focusing on SMEs and on the Social Economy) and VET organizations (including Higher Education) through the knowledge producers and distributors: Trainers and Teachers.

Project promoter and partners: APG – Portuguese Association of Human Resources Managers and Technicians (PT), I.Zone Knowledge Systems România (RO), FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences (AT), MERIG, CESTOR (IT), GAZI (TR) Show less

Promoted by the Justiz Senat Bremen, the task of the CoP is the development and extension of a European learning network focused on the exchange, transfer and standardisation of expertise (knowledge, experiences, concepts, forms of organisations etc) amongst the participating Member States. The aim is the development of a joint strategy to improve the conditions necessary for the successful reintegration of ex-offenders at regional, national and European level.

EVALVET is coordinated by the Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini for European Commission’s Lifelong Learning Programme. There are 8 partner countries: United Kingdom, Romania, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia and Italy. The EVALVET project aims at testing an international research model for evaluating and measuring qualitative and quantitative participation in the VET systems of the main disadvantaged groups who are at risk of social exclusion. The main aims of the project are: Strengthen… Show more

EVALVET is coordinated by the Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini for European Commission’s Lifelong Learning Programme. There are 8 partner countries: United Kingdom, Romania, Portugal, Poland, Sweden, Spain, Slovakia and Italy. The EVALVET project aims at testing an international research model for evaluating and measuring qualitative and quantitative participation in the VET systems of the main disadvantaged groups who are at risk of social exclusion. The main aims of the project are: Strengthen the governance of VET programmes within the nation devolution process and promote effective comprehension of what partner countries are doing in the field of education and training of disadvanteged groups; Helping national and local policy makers to improve their knowledge about barriers that prevent the access of disadvanteged groups to VET; Exchange of knowledge and good practices to foster a mutual learning process to increase the effectiveness if VET initiatives. Show less

This project’s framework consists in the need for cultural change in the Romanian prison system. Based on the experience of the Portuguese prison system innovation, the main goal is to analyze and adapt a number of programs to meet identified needs concerning the empowerment of the technical teams and prison staff.

Objectives
To transfer, co-develop and adapt the practice and products of the PGISP project (Managing and Innovating in Prison Services, Portugal) to the Romanian Prison… Show more

This project’s framework consists in the need for cultural change in the Romanian prison system. Based on the experience of the Portuguese prison system innovation, the main goal is to analyze and adapt a number of programs to meet identified needs concerning the empowerment of the technical teams and prison staff.

Objectives
To transfer, co-develop and adapt the practice and products of the PGISP project (Managing and Innovating in Prison Services, Portugal) to the Romanian Prison Service, empowering the technical team and prison staff in order to:
_Implement a process of cultural change in the Romanian Prison Services involving all professional groups and stakeholders;
_Create internal capacity through the preparation of innovation agents to implement a quality management and continuous improvement approach;
_Standardize internal critical processes and procedures and build a key performance indicators model;
Develop a prison strategy implementation device though a balanced scorecards’ approach;
_Involve inmates in the development of active reinsertion strategies;
_Develop learning resources to support the professional training of managers, technicians and prison guards, in order to support internal innovation processes;
_Involve different stakeholders in finding innovative solutions for social reinsertion of inmates (entrepreneurship programme, volunteer programme, etc);
_Foster a collaborative culture through the creation of communities of practice at various levels (managers, guards, technicians).

Best practice awards:
_Implementation of CAF-Common Assessment Framework in public services, 2011. ANP has been invited to present this European good practice at the "CAF as Driver for Innovation" organized by the European Institute of Public Administration in Oslo in September 2012.
_Good practice on the use of public money to foster innovation recognized by the Romanian Managing Authority of the European Social Fund. Show less

This project entails comprehensive innovation processes as it foresees a framework of public administration reform and managing change within the Portuguese prison system. The broad aims of this initiative consist in setting up management strategies of organizational change targeting a responsive governance model and in deploying quality management and continuous improvement practices.

Objectives:
_Implement a process of cultural change in the Portuguese Prison Services involving all… Show more

This project entails comprehensive innovation processes as it foresees a framework of public administration reform and managing change within the Portuguese prison system. The broad aims of this initiative consist in setting up management strategies of organizational change targeting a responsive governance model and in deploying quality management and continuous improvement practices.

Objectives:
_Implement a process of cultural change in the Portuguese Prison Services involving all professional groups and stakeholders;
_Create internal capacity through the preparation of innovation agents to implement a Quality Management and Continuous Improvement approach;
_Standardize internal critical processes and procedures and build a key performance indicators model;
_Develop a prison strategy implementation device though a balanced scorecards approach;
_Involve inmates in the development of active reinsertion strategies;
_Develop learning resources to support training of managers, technicians and prison guards in order to support internal innovation processes;
_Involve different stakeholders in finding innovative solutions for social reinsertion of inmates;
_Foster a collaborative culture through the creation of communities of practice, both on-site and online.

Best Practice Awards in Public Management awarded by Deloitte and an independent jury:
V edition_2007
_Portuguese Prison Services are awarded with the Best Practice Award regarding the project “One day in Prison” developed under the PGISP Project.

VI edition_2008
_Portuguese Prison Services are awarded with the Best Practice Award regarding the project "Entrepreneurship for Social Reinsertion” developed under the PGISP Project.

VII edition_2010
_Portuguese Prison Services are awarded with the Best Practice Award regarding the project “Human Show less

Membro da equipa de coordenação científica do DEIA - Diploma de Especialização em Inovação e Aprendizagem Organizacional. Coordenação científica. Dinamização das comunidades de prática. INA – Instituto Nacional de Administração. 2009-...

2005-2009

Coordenação do estudo e apoio ao processo de negociação de fundos com CCDR Centro. 2008

EQUAL Community Initiative. 2004-2009

PRIMA (policies and strategies for PRIson MAnagement) aims to:
− promote the autonomy of prisoners and the individualisation of their management,
− change how the treatment of prisoners is managed, and the relevant infrastructure and staff training systems,
− reinforce co-operation with the “outside world”.

Between 2005 and 2007, representatives from Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Luxembourg participated in transnational exchanges concerning PRIMA. Meetings were… Show more

PRIMA (policies and strategies for PRIson MAnagement) aims to:
− promote the autonomy of prisoners and the individualisation of their management,
− change how the treatment of prisoners is managed, and the relevant infrastructure and staff training systems,
− reinforce co-operation with the “outside world”.

Between 2005 and 2007, representatives from Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Portugal and Luxembourg participated in transnational exchanges concerning PRIMA. Meetings were held in:
− Lisbon (Portugal): April 2005
− Berlin (Germany): October 2005
− Barcelona (Spain): April 2006
− Luxembourg (Grand Duchy of Luxembourg): September 2006
− Lisbon: October 2006
− Toulouse (France): March 2007
− Pescara (Italy): July 2007
− Lisbon: November 2007.
Workshops and other exchanges of information resulted in proposals and recommendations
concerning:
(1) Prison management;
(2) Work in prison; and (of particular interest here)
(3) Empowerment of prisoners; that is to say, development of their capacity to become
involved and to take part in activities aimed at facilitating their social and professional
integration on release. Show less

Transnational partnership. (PT, ES, CZ). 2005-2009

Project Coordinator. 2006-2007

Leonardo da Vinci. 2005– 2007

Strategic plan coordinator 2006-2007

2003-2006

European Social Fund. Research Coordinator. 2004-2005

Project coordinator. 2003-2005

Coordenador de projecto. 2003-2005

Project promoted by China National School of Administration in the framework of the EU-China Legal and Judicial Cooperation Programme.

European Social Fund. Operational Project Manager. 1999-2001

1998

Leonardo da Vinci programme 2000-2002

SIEMENS AG, Munich. ESF Article 6th. 2001-2003

Deloitte, 2001.

2000-2001

Innovation Programme. 2003-2005

Leonardo Da Vinci. 2004-2006

Leonardo Da Vinci. 2002-2004

2004-2007

Coordinated by EY in collaboration with GLOBAL CHANGE Fluxphera.

ESF EQUAL project. 2002-2004

Leonardo da Vinci programme 2000-2002

Leonardo da Vinci programme 2000-2002

ESF EQUAL project. 2002-2004

Innovation Programme. 2000-2003

Interreg IIIB. 2004-2006

Transnational partnership (PT, DE, IT, PL). 2005-2009