Introduction
Technology has changed almost all aspects of our modern lives and there is a real need to anticipate this new reality into how prison and probation services do their work and help individuals return successfully into a digital society. This context brings the terms digital and rehabilitation closer together, impels us to confront them with each other.
A particular challenge facing corrections is the emphasis on professionalization and efficiency with more individualized and person-centric approaches towards users of corrections, and a strong focus on preparing re-entry into a society that has become increasingly digital. While technology can support achieving outcomes, it needs to be realised in a context where operational security and public safety are to be guaranteed and the right balance and responses to emerging realities in society such as radicalisation, organised crime, and cybercrime have to be found. Achieving all of this within the restraints of a difficult budgetary context constitutes a complex challenge.
The European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EuroPris) in cooperation with the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) is organising the fifth Technology in Corrections Conference (TIC): ‘Digital Rehabilitation’, which will be hosted by the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses in Türkiye, 21 -24 April 2024.
The purpose of this conference is to:
- Build an environment to exchange ideas and to facilitate creating an ecosystem where solutions can be discussed and developed.
- Challenge the sector to develop innovative and ethical digital solutions for use in corrections to support and modernise the services of prisons and probation today.
- Provide networking opportunities for technology experts in the corrections arena.
- Promote the (ethical and safe) use and implementation of advanced digital technology solutions in corrections.
Participants
- Prison & Probation professionals
- Prison-Community Directors / Governors / Director Generals / Higher Management
- Social and Community Justice Service professionals
- Academics & Researchers
Agenda & Themes
Sunday, 21 April: Evening Welcome Reception
Monday, 22 April: Conference Day One
Tuesday, 23 April: Conference Day Two
Wednesday, 24 April: Prison Visits (Optional)
Track/Theme 1: The new normal is digital.
- In pre-trial detention, how can we assure a defendant’s right to participation in legal procedures and enable access to the necessary information?
- What technology is there to enhance teaching, learning and assessment, that adds value and does more than replicate traditional education practices?
- How can we better prepare the return to the digital society?
- What is the role of digital communications in prison and probation? For offenders? For staff?
- How can we strengthen protection, compliance and regulation for data and information management?
How can risks in the technological environment and risks in the operating environment be managed?
Track/Theme 2: Intelligent and efficient offender management and treatment
- How can technology support staff in their work in this field?
- How can we strengthen the systems that store and transmit our digital information aimed at the rehabilitation agenda?
- How can technology support more individualised and person-centric approaches and tailor for interventions to specific target groups?
What role can new technologies such as AI or VR/AR/MR play in this field?
Track/Theme 3: Data-driven development and evidence-based practices
- Can technology actually ethically improve outcomes, how can we measure that, is there an evidence base?
- How can we gain insight from our information management systems and drive stronger performance in rehabilitation?
- Are there data analytics technology solutions to support faster, smarter decisions on our mission-critical priorities?
- How can we leverage technology to support data analytics to improve management information and trend analysis?
How can we ensure the value proposition of modernisation?
Registration & Venue
Register soon! Early Bird tickets expire on 29 February 2024!
The registration and accommodation page can be viewed here.
Early Bird Rate: €475/pp
Public sector, academic, non-profit: €425/pp (Email Catalin Ungureanu at [email protected] to request a discount code).
*Additional evening activities, sponsored by the General Directorate of Prisons and Detention Houses in Türkiye are included in the ticket prices (more details to follow).
Combo Ticket
Immediately following the TIC conference, the first Global Innovative Prisons Infrastructure Conference (IPIC) will be held from 24 – 26 April 2024.
We have also prepared a Combo Ticket that grants you access to both the TIC and IPIC conferences.
Register now with the Early Bird tickets, which expire on 29 February 2024!
General admission: €850/pp
Public sector, academic, non-profit: €800/pp (E-mail Catalin Ungureanu at [email protected] to request a discount code).
The official venue and hotel for the TIC and IPIC is Hilton Istanbul Kozyatagi. Located in the business district of Istanbul’s Asian side surrounded by restaurants and shopping, with Yenisahra Subway Station within a kilometre, providing access to the coast and the city’s European crossing.
Hilton Istanbul Kozyatagi welcomes guests with a special rate of €201 / night (Breakfast Included).
Travel Bursary Policy
Starting from 2024, EuroPris is expanding its financial assistance program to cover a variety of events organised or co-organised by EuroPris.
- Each EuroPris member is entitled to reimbursement for three (3) events per year, including the AGM.
- Reimbursement includes:
- travel expenses
- accommodation
- conference fees for one person per event (when applicable).
- The maximum amount reimbursed per event and person is €600.
- Use of the reimbursement must be agreed with the member liaison and be authorised by the member jurisdiction.
For more information regarding the Travel Bursary please contact the EuroPris liaison officer of your member jurisdiction.
Contacts
Do you need any help or assistance in your preparations for attending the Innovative Prisons Infrastructure Conference? Please contact a member of our team and we will be happy to assist!
Registration, Programme, Ticket Discounting and Booking Changes:
Catalin Ungureanu – [email protected]
Finance, Invoicing and Payment:
Umu Kultume Kassim – [email protected]
General Enquiries, Accomondation and Special Activities:
Eugenia van Engelenhoven – [email protected]
Exhibiting and Sponsorship Enquiries:
Natalie Boal – [email protected]
