This presentation introduces two practical tools developed by the EuroPris Staff Wellbeing Expert Group: a digital handbook and a diagnostic tool, designed to support staff wellbeing in prison services across Europe. The web-based handbook provides structured guidance on a wide range of wellbeing-related topics, including emotional resilience, communication, and leadership, supported by descriptors, actionable ideas, and real case studies. The diagnostic tool helps users assess their organisation’s strengths and challenges in relation to staff wellbeing, guiding them to relevant sections of the handbook for further learning and targeted improvement.
These tools aim to build a culture of awareness, prevention, and continuous development through training and leadership. They offer a practical response to the growing need for resilient and well-supported prison staff, whose wellbeing is essential for a safe, stable, and humane correctional environment. By combining shared European experience with evidence-based approaches, the tools are intended to support both daily practice and long-term strategy.
Moderated by Simon Bonk, Chair, Technology Solutions Network, ICPA, Canada
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David Espina Jimenez
Chair, EuroPris Staff Wellbeing Expert Group, Spain
David Espina Jiménez (Catalonia) is Chair of the EuroPris Staff Wellbeing Expert Group and works at the Directorate General for Prison Affairs of the Government of Catalonia. With a background ranging from operational prison roles to human resources coordination, he is currently involved in managing personnel within the Catalan prison system. His work focuses on strategic workforce planning and initiatives aimed at improving staff wellbeing.
David promotes a holistic approach to staff wellbeing, combining hands-on experience with strategic insight. His sessions offer practical ideas to enhance institutional culture, staff resilience, and long-term engagement within correctional environments.
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Iva Prskalo
Co-chair, EuroPris Staff Wellbeing Expert Group, Croatia
Iva Prskalo (Croatia) is Co-Chair of the EuroPris Staff Wellbeing Expert Group, a psychologist, and Senior Advisor in the Department for Psychological Support to Prison and Probation Officers in the Croatian Prison and Probation System.
She is currently pursuing doctoral research on prison and probation staff wellbeing and is actively involved in national crisis intervention and supervision programs.
Iva’s work bridges psychological support, research, and leadership development in correctional settings. Her sessions offer evidence-based insights into staff wellbeing and practical strategies for building healthier prison and probation workplaces.
