From Policy to Practice: Enhancing Child-Friendly Juvenile Correctional Training Across Europe

CRS2025 Presentation by Claire Machan and Heloisa Becker (CRS2025-PID086)

Authors

Claire Machan

Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Community Portfolio Coordinator, IPS_Innovative Prison Solutions, Portugal

Claire Machan is the Rehabilitation, Reintegration, and Community Portfolio Coordinator at IPS. She holds a BSc in Criminology and Psychology (UNSW), a PgCert and Honours in Psychological Science (ACAP), a Master of Forensic Mental Health, and is upon completion of her PhD in Experimental Legal Psychology at UCL. With over eight years of experience lecturing and research supervision in applied psychology, she has also led educational workshops with HMPPS, MET Police, Victim Support, military professionals, and ex-offenders. Claire is an Expert Member of the ICPA Juvenile Justice Committee, a founding member of the International Working Group on Public Safety & People of Determination, and an active member of international research societies, including EAPL, BPS, APA, and SJDM.

Heloisa Becker

Consultant & Researcher, IPS_Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal

Heloisa Becker has a strong background in law and a passion for driving positive social change. Holding a bachelor’s degree in law and a postgraduate degree in Citizenship and Human Rights in the context of Public Policy from Brazil, Heloisa has also recently completed her Master’s degree in Social Policy at ISCSP/University of Lisbon. Her research focused on the challenges faced by female offenders in the re-entry process.
With experience in the field of public policies and in social projects, particularly within non-governmental organisations, Heloisa has worked with young offenders in the Social-educational System in Brazil, gaining valuable insights into the complexities of their rehabilitation process. In addition, Heloisa has valuable experience working with restorative justice practices and has actively participated in restorative justice initiatives.
Driven by her passion for criminal justice, Heloisa is determined to leverage her skills and knowledge to drive positive change in this field.

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