Tuesday 25 February
Our biggest projects is a new OMS system. Norwegian Correctional Service have been using 5 different systems daily to manage and operate everyday life in the correctional service. One of the main challenges in this scenario is the fact that probation and prisons use different system that do not naturally interact with each other. This has made cooperation between staff and sharing of necessary information difficult. The use of our new OMS system together with our other digitalization projects will have an impact on daily life in prison and probation.
This workshop is designed for correctional leaders, technology specialists, and mental health professionals, providing practical guidance, case studies, and strategies for implementing funeral streaming technology.
Attendees will learn about logistical, security, and partnership considerations to make this service accessible. By enabling inmates to maintain family connections, facilities can cultivate a more rehabilitative
process.
A major application of iris recognition is its use in conditional release programs. The system offers remote, real-time identity verification, reducing the need for in-person check-ins. This improves efficiency, security, and flexibility for parolees, ensuring compliance and enhancing public safety. In conclusion, iris recognition offers a sustainable, secure, and efficient solution for modernizing prisons, improving operations, and supporting the reintegration of parolees into society.
9.30am – 10.15am ICT
From Prison to Tech CEO; Connecting our World for Good (PID070)
From Prison to Tech CEO; Connecting our World for Good (PID070)
Plenary Session
In this talk, Marcus Bullock introduces his big goal to create empathy and community, with a splash of impact and tech. Marcus shares his personal journey to building a social impact company that supports families in marginalized communities. His compelling and inspiring talk will motivate each of us to find the best in our constantly evolving correctional system.Speakers
Marcus Bullock
11.15am – 12pm ICT
Digital Transformation Framework for Smart Prison in Indonesia (PID001)
Digital Transformation Framework for Smart Prison in Indonesia (PID001)
Plenary Session
Smart prisons, utilizing technologies like AI, IoT, and big data, aim to enhance correctional systems but face challenges in implementation. Unlike other sectors, prison systems need tailored approaches for digital transformation (DT). This study fills a gap by developing a Digital Transformation Framework for Indonesian prisons, grounded in the Quad-Helix model, focusing on collaboration between academia, government, and society. The framework, validated by experts, includes four dimensions: people, process, technology, and organizations - comprising 16 components and 50 factors. It was successfully tested in Central Java prisons.Speakers
Ejo Imandeka
1.30pm – 2.15pm ICT
Technology in Community Corrections (PID017)
Technology in Community Corrections (PID017)
Workshop Session
The Singapore Prison Service (SPS) adopts a seamless throughcare approach where there are continuous and coordinated efforts to address the risks and needs of inmates while they are inside prison, which is followed through in the community upon their release. It is multi-faceted and considers how inmates as individuals interact with their eco-system.
This presentation highlights the use of technology in SPS's community corrections to meet the increasing operational and reintegration needs with more supervisees emplaced in the community.
These technological implementations aim to improve the effectiveness of community corrections, enhance public safety and support the successful reintegration of offenders and ex-offenders into society.
With technology advancement, SPS is equipped with automation systems and interactive applications, reducing manual work and achieving time savings to manage supervisees effectively in the community.
Speakers
Joyce Wong
2.15pm – 3pm ICT
Transforming Community Corrections with Digital Technologies – A Queensland Corrective Services Case Study (PID022)
3.30pm – 4.15pm ICT
Robotic Process Automation for Operations and Corporate Services (PID016)
Robotic Process Automation for Operations and Corporate Services (PID016)
Workshop Session
As Singapore Prison Service leverages more technologies and data are resided in different systems, integration between systems can become more complex which require time and effort to complete. Robotic Process Automation (RPA), as a quick-win solution, is being deployed to enhance efficiency of officers who need to work on the data of different systems when performing operational or corporate services tasks such as updating records, performing administrative checks, or generating statistics on regular basis.Speakers
Annanthan Jaiy Santosh
The Contribution of Smart Cards to a Smart Prison (PID027)
The Contribution of Smart Cards to a Smart Prison (PID027)
Workshop Session
Smart cards are part of our daily lives. Your personal ID is the basis from which processes start to run. Identification is important for both Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT). We are convinced of the functionalities, but the challenges in a correctional environment is mainly standardization and regulations to be able to make responsible sustainable steps forward.
The themes functionality, user-friendliness, sustainability and intelligent technology are important topics in the realization and the planning. The step-by-step plan and the synergy are the driving force.
The themes functionality, user-friendliness, sustainability and intelligent technology are important topics in the realization and the planning. The step-by-step plan and the synergy are the driving force.
Speakers
Gerard Verbiest
4.15pm – 5pm ICT
The Development and Implementation of New Digital Systems and the Implications on the Norwegian Correctional Service (PID031)
The Development and Implementation of New Digital Systems and the Implications on the Norwegian Correctional Service (PID031)
Workshop Session
The Norwegian Correctional Service have a big focus on modernizing ourselves with the use of digitalization. We have several digitalization projects that will have an impact on our staff, offenders and the families and friends of inmates. Examples of this are the use of electronic monitoring for custody, a more modern system for the school services for inmates (Utvei), a new OMS system and a digital self service system for inmates.Our biggest projects is a new OMS system. Norwegian Correctional Service have been using 5 different systems daily to manage and operate everyday life in the correctional service. One of the main challenges in this scenario is the fact that probation and prisons use different system that do not naturally interact with each other. This has made cooperation between staff and sharing of necessary information difficult. The use of our new OMS system together with our other digitalization projects will have an impact on daily life in prison and probation.
Speakers
Nirushanthy Nordli
Jan-Erik Sandlie
5pm – 6pm ICT
Leveraging Funeral Streaming Technology to Enhance Correctional Safety and Support Inmate Mental Health (PID041)
Leveraging Funeral Streaming Technology to Enhance Correctional Safety and Support Inmate Mental Health (PID041)
Showcases
Funeral streaming technology offers a compassionate approach to supporting inmate mental health, allowing them to virtually attend family funerals in a secure, supervised setting. This innovative solution helps inmates manage grief, reducing behavioral incidents by up to 30% and contributing to safer correctional environments. By fostering emotional stability and promoting trauma-informed care, funeral streaming encourages engagement in rehabilitative programs, ultimately supporting successful reentry and lowering recidivism rates.This workshop is designed for correctional leaders, technology specialists, and mental health professionals, providing practical guidance, case studies, and strategies for implementing funeral streaming technology.
Attendees will learn about logistical, security, and partnership considerations to make this service accessible. By enabling inmates to maintain family connections, facilities can cultivate a more rehabilitative
process.
Speakers
Rolando Nooks
Smart Prison: Enhancing Security and Efficiency with Iris Recognition Technology (PID018)
Smart Prison: Enhancing Security and Efficiency with Iris Recognition Technology (PID018)
Showcases
The concept of Smart Prisons integrates technologies like iris recognition to modernize correctional facilities, enhancing security, efficiency, and sustainability. Iris recognition is a highly accurate biometric method, using unique patterns in the eye to authenticate identity. It is reliable due to its stability over time, even with protective eyewear.A major application of iris recognition is its use in conditional release programs. The system offers remote, real-time identity verification, reducing the need for in-person check-ins. This improves efficiency, security, and flexibility for parolees, ensuring compliance and enhancing public safety. In conclusion, iris recognition offers a sustainable, secure, and efficient solution for modernizing prisons, improving operations, and supporting the reintegration of parolees into society.
Speakers
Seyit Ali Kaya
Revolutionizing Reintegration: AI-Powered Support for Inmate Rehabilitation, Post-Incarceration Success and Mental Health (PID036)
Reducing Risk in Offender Transportation with Smart Applications: Enhancing Offender Transportation Efficiency & Safety (PID012)
Exploring the Potential and the Impacts of the Deployment of Digital Devices on People in Custody (PID025)
Exploring the Potential and the Impacts of the Deployment of Digital Devices on People in Custody (PID025)
Showcases
Since 2020, incarcerated people in some Australian jurisdictions were provided with digital devices to address the digital divide, decrease punitiveness associated with incarceration and alleviate the compounded isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The digital sphere could thus represent a new space that allows incarcerated people autonomous access to services, facilitating family connections and entertainment. We will begin by identifying some key deprivations of imprisonment in the prison literature, after which we explore how particular technological provisions address or overlook the pains of imprisonment incarcerated people typically experience. Following this, we outline the relevant policy changes and review empirical findings regarding providing digital technology to people in prison within Australia and overseas. Finally, several relevant policy recommendations are discussed.Speakers
Wednesday 26 February
Architecture, Construction, Environment, Operational technology (OT) including security and internal processes, ICT services (IT), facilities and maintenance, etc. These disciplines are too
often separate processes. Integration from the start is a must, to be able to realize a “smart“ prison. Afterwards it is too late.
With recent realizations of Private Public Partnerships (PPP), it has become crystal clear that the synergy between these disciplines is an enormous added value for the final delivary. For this, a
far-reaching cooperation, an interaction between private partners and the public stakeholders (on behalf of the Government, Agency... ), with a client-driven approach is crucial. This challenge can only be achieved with an initial solid planning and an equally challenging implementation track.
In the tender and before the start of the project, the Governmentsets the primary requirements through a functional output specification. The Public Sector wants to be more efficient, more focused on reintegration but also cost-efficient and facilitating in the internal processes for the staff. A better safety and interaction is required. Dynamic security, also in a smart prison! How to keep the balances? How to install a flexible operating and future-proof prison with the use of innovative technology.
Security and operational technology are permanent features, but how can these make a prison smart with a responsible use of the information technology? Smart at the cutting edge of IT and OT.
Safety is paramount, but with further integration of IT, OT can give more space to user-friendliness of internal processes, more self-reliance for prisoners and better support of the staff.
These correctional and rehabilitation facilities have initiatives which are gender-sensitive and in keeping with technological advancements. It is interesting to know how these Philippine custodians of WDL utilize pragmatic and creative efforts, as well as collaborative endeavors in implementing gender-sensitive policies and utilizing technology in maintaining the connections of WDL with their families.
In this presentation, the familial ties of Filipinos are highlighted in situations where the WDL, especially mothers and wives, find both strength and solace as they communicate through electronic visitation (e-visitation) with their loved ones. Even in this post-pandemic times, e-visitation is still being accorded to WDL (and other persons deprived of liberty or PDLs) in the Philippines, since majority of them are indigent; thus, their families find it hard to visit them due to financial constraints.
This research is conducted with a human rights-based approach and gender-sensitive perspective. Its empirical data are largely based on the information gathered by the author and the jail visitations teams from the Public Attorney’s Office or PAO. The efforts of PAO regarding the legal, medical, dental, and optical concerns of WDL (and other PDLs) are shared in this presentation.
9.15am – 10.30am ICT
Failing Smartly: Embracing Failure as a Path to Innovation in Corrections (PID008)
Failing Smartly: Embracing Failure as a Path to Innovation in Corrections (PID008)
Roundtable Workshops
The traditional focus on success in the corrections technology field often overshadows the valuable lessons that can be learned from failures. This presetation aims to shift the narrative by exploring the concept of failure, both personal and organizational, in the context of technology implementations within correctional systems.Speakers
Simon Bonk
SMART Looking... Looking at Smart from Different Angles (PID014)
Smart Synergies Between Government and Private Sector (PID039)
Smart Synergies Between Government and Private Sector (PID039)
Roundtable Workshops
The presentation refers to all four themes of the conference with a specific focus on the “planning “ challenge. This will be shown during the different planning-layers how public sector-private sector are interacting for a better outcome.With the construction of new prisons, there are various disciplines contributing to the alignment of these with operations, users’ purposes and also the sustainability for the future.Architecture, Construction, Environment, Operational technology (OT) including security and internal processes, ICT services (IT), facilities and maintenance, etc. These disciplines are too
often separate processes. Integration from the start is a must, to be able to realize a “smart“ prison. Afterwards it is too late.
With recent realizations of Private Public Partnerships (PPP), it has become crystal clear that the synergy between these disciplines is an enormous added value for the final delivary. For this, a
far-reaching cooperation, an interaction between private partners and the public stakeholders (on behalf of the Government, Agency... ), with a client-driven approach is crucial. This challenge can only be achieved with an initial solid planning and an equally challenging implementation track.
In the tender and before the start of the project, the Governmentsets the primary requirements through a functional output specification. The Public Sector wants to be more efficient, more focused on reintegration but also cost-efficient and facilitating in the internal processes for the staff. A better safety and interaction is required. Dynamic security, also in a smart prison! How to keep the balances? How to install a flexible operating and future-proof prison with the use of innovative technology.
Security and operational technology are permanent features, but how can these make a prison smart with a responsible use of the information technology? Smart at the cutting edge of IT and OT.
Safety is paramount, but with further integration of IT, OT can give more space to user-friendliness of internal processes, more self-reliance for prisoners and better support of the staff.
Speakers
Hans Meurisse
11am – 11.30am ICT
Council of Europe Standards Regarding the Use of AI in the Penitentiary Area (PID034)
Council of Europe Standards Regarding the Use of AI in the Penitentiary Area (PID034)
Plenary Session
The Council of Europe released this year the first ever international recommendations regarding the ethical and organisational aspects of the use of Artificial Intelligence and related digital technologies by prison and probation services. The recommendations include 30 principles including (1) Basic principles, (2) Data protection and privacy, (3) Use for safety, security, and good order, (4) Use for offender management, risk assessment, rehabilitation, and reintegration, (5) Use for staff selection, management, training, and development, and (6) Research, development, evaluation, and regular revision. In this presentation, we will summarize the content of the recommendations and discuss its various implications to member states' prisons and probations. The ethical use of AI is especially important with vulnerable populations like offenders.Speakers
11.30am – 12pm ICT
Do Offenders Have Unique Needs in a BYO AI Future? (PID032)
Do Offenders Have Unique Needs in a BYO AI Future? (PID032)
Plenary Session
Imagine a future where everyone has a personal AI that learns from their experiences and preferences. These AI agents are highly personalized and operate independently of large tech companies, offering benefits like increased privacy, security, and personalization. This concept, known as Bring Your Own AI (BYOAI), could address data privacy and sovereignty concerns but also presents challenges for the judicial system. Questions arise about whether offenders can retain and train their AI during incarceration, if data collected by AI violates privacy rights, and how to manage outside contact in a networked scenario. This session aims to discuss the implications and future needs of a BYOAI scenario for incarceration and rehabilitation, and to inform policy and advisory efforts.Speakers
Mike Sparling
John McCaffrey
2pm – 2.45pm ICT
Towards an AI-Powered Prison: Real World Machine Learning Applications (PID023)
Towards an AI-Powered Prison: Real World Machine Learning Applications (PID023)
Workshop Session
This presentation will explore how innovative AI-powered digital solutions can complement any Smart Prison initiative by focusing on the practical implementation of machine learning (ML) technologies. No prior technical knowledge is required, as attendees will receive an introduction to ML technology and a live walkthrough of designing and building user-friendly, code-free ML solutions. Key demonstration topics include interactive knowledge repositories for staff, automated review and moderation of inmate communications, optimization of operations and security tasks, and providing intelligent interactive services to incarcerated individuals.Speakers
Christopher Ditto
Embracing European Principles: Technology and Education for a Diverse Prison Community (PID021)
Embracing European Principles: Technology and Education for a Diverse Prison Community (PID021)
Workshop Session
This exploratory case study conducted in three Austrian penal facilities in 2022 and 2023 included 46 semi-structured interviews with 16 prison staff and 30 persons deprived of liberty (PDLs). Findings were analyzed through the lenses of andragogy and European principles of normalization, openness, and responsibility. Technology-assisted learning programs, such as university degrees and language classes, exemplified these principles, particularly for non-native speakers learning German, which facilitated education and employment opportunities during incarceration. To enhance staff buy-in and accessibility, the study suggested optimizing the ELIS learning platform with a more user-friendly interface and multilingual support. Training incarcerated university students to teach language classes could alleviate staff workload. Additionally, providing institutionally owned computers with internet access in hallways improved accessibility.Speakers
Christiane Schwarz
Integrating SMART Data into Collaborative Correctional Intelligence Practice (PID024)
Integrating SMART Data into Collaborative Correctional Intelligence Practice (PID024)
Workshop Session
In this session hear from a data solutions expert and corrections intelligence specialist who will provide an interactive case study to illustrate the future possibilities of leveraging SMART prison data and collaborating with other digital innovations to develop and enhance correctional intelligence.
With the introduction of SMART prisons will come the inevitable growth and challenge of bulk data and the need to develop innovation solutions to leverage this data for the protection of people in prison, their visitors and staff.
This session will also provide some considerations for technological skillsets needed to future proof correctional intelligence tradecraft and ensure innovation in recruitment and professional development practices.
With the introduction of SMART prisons will come the inevitable growth and challenge of bulk data and the need to develop innovation solutions to leverage this data for the protection of people in prison, their visitors and staff.
This session will also provide some considerations for technological skillsets needed to future proof correctional intelligence tradecraft and ensure innovation in recruitment and professional development practices.
Speakers
Aaron Jeffery
Helen Glazebrook
2.45pm – 3.30pm ICT
Gender-Responsive Policies and Technology Alleviate the Plight of Filipino Women Deprived of Liberty (PID061)
Gender-Responsive Policies and Technology Alleviate the Plight of Filipino Women Deprived of Liberty (PID061)
Workshop Session
There are enormous challenges in correctional facilities for women deprived of liberty (WDL). Congestion, gender-specific needs, health and nutritional concerns fall into these, which are among the main issues tackled by the author in this research. She shares her findings on how the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW), and female detention centers in the Philippines address these challenges.These correctional and rehabilitation facilities have initiatives which are gender-sensitive and in keeping with technological advancements. It is interesting to know how these Philippine custodians of WDL utilize pragmatic and creative efforts, as well as collaborative endeavors in implementing gender-sensitive policies and utilizing technology in maintaining the connections of WDL with their families.
In this presentation, the familial ties of Filipinos are highlighted in situations where the WDL, especially mothers and wives, find both strength and solace as they communicate through electronic visitation (e-visitation) with their loved ones. Even in this post-pandemic times, e-visitation is still being accorded to WDL (and other persons deprived of liberty or PDLs) in the Philippines, since majority of them are indigent; thus, their families find it hard to visit them due to financial constraints.
This research is conducted with a human rights-based approach and gender-sensitive perspective. Its empirical data are largely based on the information gathered by the author and the jail visitations teams from the Public Attorney’s Office or PAO. The efforts of PAO regarding the legal, medical, dental, and optical concerns of WDL (and other PDLs) are shared in this presentation.
Speakers
Dr Persida Acosta
Atty. Erwin P. Erfe MD
ICT for Prison Rehabilitation: Enhancing Reintegration Through Digital Transformation (PID006)
ICT for Prison Rehabilitation: Enhancing Reintegration Through Digital Transformation (PID006)
Workshop Session
Victim Offender Prison Care Support (VOPS) presents its innovative ICT programs for prison rehabilitation. Partnering with La Salle Institute, VOPS provides ICT training to 80-100 inmates/warders annually, yielding at least 75% pass rates and improved rehabilitation outcomes.
Key Points:
- ICT training for inmates and warders
- Digital transformation in prison management
- Enhanced rehabilitation and reintegration outcomes
- Partnership between NGOs and educational institutions
Speakers
Caroline Acha Nanyi
A Novel Implementation of an AI-Based Behavior and Life Sign Recognition System Within a Correctional Environment (PID029)
Speakers
Dr Persida Acosta
Patrick Assouad
Simon Bonk
Alex Bouma
Marcus Bullock
Cheuk-yin Patrick CHU
Jessica DeVries
Christopher Ditto
Gabriela Franich
Helen Glazebrook
William Hutto
Ejo Imandeka
Aaron Jeffery
Seyit Ali Kaya
Dr Marietta Martinovic
John McCaffrey
Claire McGuinness
Hans Meurisse
Caroline Acha Nanyi
Rolando Nooks
Nirushanthy Nordli
Atty. Erwin P. Erfe MD
Paul Proctor
Eugene Razbash
Jan-Erik Sandlie
Annanthan Jaiy Santosh
Christiane Schwarz
Shay Sharma
Mike Sparling
Ilina Taneva
Philip Thomas
Steven Van De Steene
Gerard Verbiest
Joyce Wong
