Innovative Prison Systems, Portugal

IPS Innovative Prison Systems (QUALIFY JUST - IT Solutions and Consulting, LTD) is a research and consulting firm with over 15 years of experience in justice, prison reform and offender rehabilitation, active in 51 countries. IPS supports change management in correctional systems through strategic planning, staff and offender training and digital solutions.

Their work spans on different justice-related topics, such as rehabilitation, violence and radicalisation prevention and, victimisation support, covering various target audiences, and  with various projects like CEDAR (Continuining Education Against Radicalisation), VicTory (Restorative and victim-centred approach to mitigate hate and violent extremism) and R2COM (Radicalisation and Violent Extremism Prevention in the Community). Across its different portfolios, IPS has delivered over 56 training programs and developed varied tools, including assessment tools and inclusion frameworks for varied institutions, including those on the governmental side, as well as civil society. 

Key personnel include:

• Pedro Liberado, CRO and expert in radicalisation and reintegration;
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• Margarida Damas, Head of Unit, specialised in social inclusion and community-based approaches;
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• Mónica Gonçalves, Junior Researcher, specialised in victimology.

IPS brings valuable expertise in education, reintegration, digital innovation and work with vulnerable groups, making it a strong partner in projects tackling violence, from different perspectives and improving criminal justice systems. 

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