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Today I had an opportunity to visit Jiřice Prison and open facility. Together with the head of the International Relations Department, Prison Director and expert from Prison Service of Czech Republic we discussed Czech experience and penitentiary system advancements, risk evaluation, and management processes, rehabilitation and resocialization programs, and exchanged interesting observations and experience. Within the framework of the visit, I also had the chance to see the administrative process of the penitentiary institution, visit accommodations, administrative buildings and garden. #justice  #penitentiary #probation #CzechRepublic See less

The well-being of Polizia penitenziaria Corps Personnel: Department of Penitentiary Administration and LUMSA Sign an agreement on promoting well-being and organizational processes in the penitentiary system. In the past four years, the Department of Penitentiary Administration (DAP) has implemented several initiatives aimed at promoting and maintaining the physical, psychological, and social well-being of prison police personnel. These initiatives aim to improve workplace well-being and productivity by focusing on motivation and a sense of belonging. Key elements such as collaboration, involvement, proper information circulation, flexibility, and trust have been considered essential to enhance physical and psychological well-being, thereby increasing satisfaction and productivity. Psychological support has also been provided for prison officers who need it due to stress or discomfort related to their service. One of the DAP's most recent initiatives is an agreement with LUMSA University, aimed at promoting well-being and improving organizational processes within the prison system. This scientific collaboration seeks to identify risk factors that can cause discomfort among prison police personnel and to design new organizational processes to enhance the well-being of the staff and the entire system. In particular, LUMSA, in collaboration with the DAS Research Center (Right to Hope), has launched the project "Psychological Sciences for the Mental Health of Prison Police Personnel and Organizational Well-Being." This research project aims to study the factors causing discomfort (such as environment, role, and interrelations among colleagues) with groups of researchers coordinated by university professors. The field research will be conducted in three Italian cities (Milan, Palermo, and Rome), involving two penitentiary institutes in each city and a sample of about 200 people. https://lnkd.in/dXeV9sBU https://lnkd.in/d_mPJcAt

🌟 Exciting Announcement: International Corrections and Prisons Association signs partnership agreement with Supervision Around the World Project! 🌟 This agreement was signed in The Hague, Netherlands during the 6th World Congress on Probation and Parole, and represents a significant step forward in our shared mission to promote excellence, innovation, and best practices in the field of corrections. At the heart of the SAW Project lies a dedication to advancing the science and practice of community supervision to foster successful reintegration and enhance public safety. Similarly, the ICPA is renowned for its commitment to promoting professional excellence and collaboration within the corrections community, spanning institutions and professionals across the globe. Together, we focus on evidence-based practices, standards, and policies that support the successful reintegration of individuals under supervision and contribute to safer communities. This partnership will promote knowledge exchange and capacity-building initiatives to enhance the skills and competencies of correctional professionals worldwide. By supporting research and innovation, we will drive continuous improvement in correctional supervision practices on a global scale. We are confident that this partnership will yield significant benefits for the field of corrections and contribute to safer, more resilient communities around the world. Together, we will uphold our shared commitment to promoting justice, rehabilitation, successful reintegration, and public safety. #ICPA #SAWProject #Corrections #Supervision #PublicSafety #Partnership #GlobalImpact

Let’s Talk. Historically, penitentiaries were indeed intended to be places of penitence, places where individuals could reflect on their actions and bring about a change in their nature and empathy. But with sentences like LWOP, we must ask ourselves: what is the purpose of incarceration? Is it punishment or transformation? Is it retribution or rehabilitation? As a society and a nation, these are the questions we need to consider.  #BeyondLWOP #SecondChances

140th Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP) Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services – Lincoln, NE. CJC Peer Led Trauma Informed brief Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact/Emotional Hygiene (Life Skills) class” Monday September 9, 2024. How was the class helpful? “Understanding I have to work on my accountability.” H. Htoo “Helped me see who all my crime affected directly and indirectly. Accountability.” C. Sholes “Helped me see my how my harm affected so many more people than I thought.” K. Ferris - CJC TRANSFORMING HARM to HEALING to HOPE! Out of the eight (8) justice involved individuals who attended our RJ Intervention 100% demonstrated some level of empathetic response or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims or communities. The average ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experience – child trauma) for this class was a “4” out of 10 with eight or 88% rating our program EXCELLENT! - #victimimpactstatements #reentry #restorativejustice #transformativejustice #goodwillLincoln

How was this class helpful? “I liked the $1,000,000 Check, “The Gift” (emotional hygiene tech)”. R. Michel “Offers insight to “all” victims.” J.  Timmerman “It enlightened me on American prisons, showed me how I victimized others in the past and made me feel better and more humanized.” S. Howel - - CJC Transforming HARM to HEALING to HOPE!   134th Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP), Lincoln, NE. Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services - CJC Trauma Informed Brief Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact/Emotional Hygiene (Life Skills) class” Monday – March 4, 2024. Out of the elven (11) justice involved individuals who attended our RJ Intervention; 73% demonstrated some level of empathetic response or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims or communities. The average ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experience – child trauma) for this class was a “6” with nine or 82% rating the program EXCELLENT! #goodwillLincoln #victimsimpactstatements #reentry #restorativejustice #transformativejustice

In partnership with the A European Penitentiaries Administration, Essensys developed a state-of-the-art Prisoners Management System to modernize detainee information handling. Our mission? To create a system that offers a 360-degree view of detainee data and simplifies complex penitentiary operations. Project Insights: 🛠️ Implemented over 30 integrated modules for dynamic functionality. ✍️ Enabled real-time, comprehensive access to inmate and operational data. 📂 Facilitated system integration with other EU institutions for expanded capabilities. This major overhaul has significantly enhanced operational efficiency and set new standards in prison management systems. Explore the full impact of this project in the material below.

📢 Last month prisons across England and Wales hosted events as part of our first national recruitment drive of 2024, Unlocking Construction. During these two weeks, prisons hosted events in partnership with employers, education and training providers, and charities. Prisoners were able to: 🤝 meet and network with employers who are actively recruiting 🧱 learn about the sector 💼 find out about the types of jobs on offer 🖊 directly apply for current job vacancies In total over 45 events took place, focusing on the employment opportunities available to prisoners in the construction sector, which is also vital for reducing reoffending. Stay tuned to find out how prisons are improving employment outcomes for prison leavers by providing valuable and transferable skills, experience and qualifications through construction-based training! #UnlockingConstruction #SeeWhatsOnTheInside

How was this class helpful? “The $1,000,000 check The Gift” (how to process emotions).” L. Brown  “The knowledge of the affect crimes has on communities and victims.” D. Williams “It helped me really realize who all my crimes affected.” B. Kawamura - CJC Transforming HARM to HEALING to HOPE!   133rd Nebraska State Penitentiary (NSP), Lincoln, NE. Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services - CJC Trauma Informed Brief Restorative Justice Intervention (RJI) “Crime Victims Impact/Emotional Hygiene (Life Skills) class” Monday – February 5, 2024. Out of the twelve (12) justice involved individuals who attended our RJ Intervention; 58% demonstrated some level of empathetic response or insight into the effects their actions had on their victims or communities. The average ACE score (Adverse Childhood Experience – child trauma) for this class was a “6” with ten or 83% rating the program EXCELLENT! #goodwillLincoln #victimsimpactstatements #reentry #restorativejustice #transformativejustice

Ignite your ministry growth in the Online Correctional Ministry Certificate Program with Fall Classes starting September 30th. Apply now to advance in your educational journey! Explore CM 101 Dimensions of Correctional Ministry, delving into Christian ministry in criminal justice. Develop professionally with CM 201 Foundations of Correctional Chaplaincy, covering the context, roles, and skills required in correctional chaplaincy. Dig deeper in CM 301 Foundations of Reintegration, focusing on the biblical principles of reintegration ministry and overcoming barriers in transitioning from incarceration to society. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3h89M4F #CorrectionalMinistry #ReintegrationMinistry