Speakers

Dr. Guy Bourgon (Canada) is a clinical psychologist who has worked for over 30 years in corrections: inside the walls of prisons and with individuals under community supervision including the assessment and treatment of correctional clientele and designing and implementing evidence-based practices. He has worked collaboratively with the numerous agencies in North America, Europe, and Asia providing training and supervision of correctional professionals and leading organization change. He is recognized for translating research evidence into useful and practical concepts, skills, and techniques promoting client engagement, facilitating client change, and helping organizations bring research into everyday practice. 

Sakiko ISHIDA is a lecturer of Faculty of Social Welfare, Kansai University of Social Welfare in Japan. Her major is criminal policy, and have studied the offender rehabilitation for about ten years. Recently, she is interested in the rehabilitation of offenders with needs of welfare, for example elderly offenders and disabled offenders, thus studies on the social work in criminal justice system and the corporation among criminal justice and social welfare organizations. She also makes comparative research with the Netherlands and works as a board member of the Japan-Netherlands Society of Hiroshima.

Vivienne de Vogel is a psychologist and works as professor of Forensic Mental Health Care at Maastricht University and at the University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Furthermore, she works as researcher at the Van der Hoeven Kliniek De Forensische Zorgspecialisten, a forensic psychiatric center in Utrecht, the Netherlands and as Scientific Advisor Adviescollege Verloftoetsing TBS. Her research focuses on gender-responsive working in forensic care, violence risk assessment, communication and management, trauma-informed care, inpatient violence, and mental resilience of forensic mental health professionals.

Helen Glazebrook is a leading criminal intelligence expert with extensive experience driving intelligence reform across Australian corrective services, including custodial, parole, probation and the youth justice sector. With an extensive background in Australian law enforcement spanning across 30 years in state and federal policing, she has led the development of intelligence frameworks, practices, technologies, and legislative reforms that strengthen safety, proactive information sharing and executive decision‑making, while supporting safer outcomes for officers, clients, and communities.

Helen has developed intelligence capability for community corrections, parole boards and probation specialists across Queensland, Western Australia and the Australian Capital Territory. Helen has also built a bespoke intelligence capability for Australian Border Force in immigration detention, underpinned by effective change management strategies provided by Tracey O’Brien. Reform projects provided by Helen are based on corrections intelligence international best practice identified through a Winston Churchill Fellowship which she completed in 2022. Helen holds a degree in Justice Studies, specialising in intelligence and investigations, Chairs the International Corrections and Prison Association Intelligence Network Group and has lectured and coordinated intelligence studies at Queensland University of Technology.

Marco Brok works with The International Bureau Dutch Probation. At the Bureau probation professionals and volunteers support Dutch prisoners abroad and their social network. Marco is educated in social work and has been working for the Dutch probation service since 2002. Within the International Bureau he is responsible for the policy surrounding Dutch detainees abroad. This includes the evaluation and development of interventions, volunteer policy, training of volunteers and research.

Jolanda Mooij, MSc, is a policy advisor at the Dutch Probation Service (Reclassering Nederland). With over twenty-five years of experience, she has worked in forensic psychiatry, at the Ministry of Justice, and has developed various behavioral programs within the Probation Service. Today, her focus is on the community sentence, for which she oversees the entire process from start to finish. At this congress, she will share insights from Dutch practice and, together with her colleague Desiree Cremers, engage with attendees in a discussion about the significance and future of community sentences. Because, from our perspective, it is more than a sentence, it is a contribution to society.

Mr Yasuki Yamaguchi is a professor at the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI). Prior to becoming a professor at UNAFEI in April 2026, he worked as a probation officer in several probation offices and as an officer in the Rehabilitation Bureau of the Japanese Ministry of Justice. He obtained Master of Science degrees in Global Development from SOAS, University of London, and in Youth Justice from Queen's University Belfast. His research interests include the desistance journeys of service users and the relationship between capitalism and racism, as informed by critical criminology.

Jacqueline Bosker is professor within the research group Working With Mandated Clients and lecturer in the Forensic Social Professional master’s degree programme at HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. She is also a member of the Conditional Release Advisory Committee in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on skills of social professionals who work with mandated clients, including risk assessment and risk management, methods for supervision and support, and collaboration of professionals. Connecting scientific knowledge, professional expertise and client expertise is an important focus in her work.

Julie Truschel, M.A., has worked in the criminal justice field since 1985, building deep, practical expertise across public agencies, private programs, custodial settings, and community-based supervision. Her career spans both juvenile and adult systems, providing a nuanced understanding of how policy and practice shape real-world outcomes. Early involvement in developing and implementing the "What Works" curriculum established her long-standing commitment to evidence-based practices. She has since partnered with justice system leaders around the world to translate research into daily operations, improve outcomes, and support organizational change. Julie is CEO/Founder of the Supervision Around the World (SAW) Project, advancing compassionate justice globally. Learn more at sawproject.org.

Dr. Alexandra Walker is the Director of Community Relations and Strategy at the Alliance for Community and Justice Innovation (ACJI), which she co-founded to help organizations turn evidence into action. With over 25 years of experience in reentry, behavioral health, and corrections, Alex is an expert in implementation science, leadership development, and systems change. She previously served as Vice Chair of the Colorado Parole Board and has led local, state, and federal justice initiatives. At ACJI, she supports organizations through coaching, strategy, and training, helping leaders engage staff, foster psychological safety, and build healthy, high-impact cultures that drive results.

Anouk Visser, MSc. is a behavioural scientist with expertise in social impact, criminal behaviour and judicial interventions. Since 2019 she's been working for the research group Modelling Social Impact to study the impact of interventions in the social and security domains, with and eye for relevant preconditions and opportunities for improvement. In recent years her work has focused on the societal impact of the Dutch probation services. Through theory and literature, she attempts to interpret quantitative results and provide direction for future research. In 2025, Anouk Visser and the research group received the Probation Research Award, a European research award from the Conferation of European Probation (CEP).

Expert in Data Analysis (Researcher), European Social Fund Project No. 4.3.4.6 "Support for the Resocialisation of Probation Clients", State Probation Service of Latvia

The session host is a data analyst, researcher, and academic with extensive expertise in the probation system, currently working within the State Probation Service. Since 2023, he has been involved in ESF Project No. 4.3.4.6, conducting applied research on the effectiveness of internal organisational processes, including restorative justice practices and staff selection, while contributing to the development of evidence-based resocialisation programmes and innovative working methods. Alongside research activities, he delivers training for probation staff, with a particular focus on psychological well-being, stress management, and burnout prevention. Previously, he worked as a Lead Researcher at the Prison Administration; as part of his professional activities, he actively participated in research related to resocialization and personnel selection, as well as led training courses on improving the quality of employees.

He holds a formal education in health psychology, including academic experience abroad, and since 2020 has been a Lecturer at Riga Stradiņš University, teaching Cross-Cultural Psychology and supervising research. He has received Letters of Appreciation from Riga Stradiņš University for excellence in research and professional competence. The session host is also a practicing health/clinical psychologist, with extensive experience in the field.

Krista Skara is a senior probation and psychology professional with more than 13 years of experience in resocialisation and evidence-based probation practice. She is Head of the Probation Programs Division at the State Probation Service of Latvia, where she is responsible for strategic development, management, staff training, and quality assurance of probation programmes. Skara has held senior roles within the State Probation Service since 2015, including Senior Expert and Researcher, and has contributed to the development of behavioural correction programmes, particularly for young offenders.

Skara has seven years of experience in the Latvian Prison Administration, working as a psychologist and researcher, leading juvenile resocialization programs, conducting psychological assessments and counseling in youth prison, and overseeing research and methodological development of resocialization programs.

In parallel, she has extensive experience in psychology and education, having worked as an educational psychologist and psychology teacher at the National School of Arts of Latvia, as well as a supervisor for master’s students in forensic psychology at the University of Latvia. Since 2023, she has also served as a supervisor at Barnahus Latvia, supporting professionals involved in child interviews in criminal proceedings, and she regularly lectures on child rights protection and resocialisation.

Imants Mozers is an international public relations and strategic communication expert with more than 20 years of experience in public sector communication, creative campaigning, and public awareness in the justice field. He serves as Head of Public Relations at the State Probation Service of Latvia, where he has played a central role in strengthening public understanding of probation and rehabilitation through clear, human-centred communication.

Mozers works internationally as a communications consultant, supporting justice institutions in Ukraine and the Western Balkans in building public trust and institutional credibility. He is a member of the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) Expert Group on Communication and Awareness-Raising, contributing to European-level initiatives on visibility, transparency, and public engagement.

His work has received multiple national and international awards in the fields of communication and creative campaigning. His professional focus lies at the intersection of strategic communication, storytelling, and digital innovation, with a particular emphasis on linking rehabilitation, community safety, and public trust.

Dr. Aleksandra Gruevska Drakulevski is a Professor of Criminology, Penology and Criminal Law at the Ss Cyril and Methodius University, Iustinianus Primus Law Faculty in Skopje (North Macedonia). She holds an MPhil in Criminology from the University of Cambridge, Faculty of Law, Institute of Criminology, UK, and a Ph.D. in Criminal Law from the Ss Cyril and Methodius University, Iustinianus Primus Law Faculty. Her research interests include criminology, penology, victimology, criminal law, and juvenile justice. She is an author of textbooks, manuals, more than 100 articles, and policy papers. Aleksandra is involved in many research national and international projects and a member of expert bodies and legislative policy-making working groups in the field of justice reform at the national and international levels

She has been working for the french prison and probation service since 1999. She served as a probation officer for 23 years. For 12 years, she specialized in working with perpetrators of domestic violence. During that time, she facilitated discussion groups for this population. She also provides training on domestic violence for professionnals within the Ministry of Justice. Since 2022, she has been working as a methodology and support officer for probation services in her region. She supported the redaction of a reference framework for the Desistance Mentoring Programme, proposed as an offshoot of the Circles of Support and Accountability model.

Mii Yamaguchi has over 15 years of experience in community corrections within the Japanese probation service. Her work has included supervising individuals on probation and parole, as well as developing rehabilitation initiatives. She holds a master’s degree in Forensic Psychology, with a research focus on desistance from crime. She currently conducts research on criminal justice policy and justice-involved individuals at the Research and Training Institute of the Ministry of Justice.

Tracey O'Brien is a change and transformation specialist with deep experience leading reform in law enforcement and security-sensitive environments. She partners with senior executives to build change management capability, strengthen cross-agency collaboration and drive operational readiness in complex, high-risk settings.

At the congress, Tracey will present alongside criminal intelligence expert Helen Glazebrook, sharing practical insights from national-scale initiatives on how cross-disciplinary collaboration improves justice outcomes.

Her expertise is underpinned by a Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations and Journalism) and postgraduate qualifications in innovation. She is a Prosci Certified Change Management Practitioner, a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and a professional member of the Change Management Institute.

Tracey is currently engaged by the Australian Border Force to design and deliver enterprise-level change strategies across the national detention network. Her work includes embedding intelligence capability, implementing enhanced incident reporting frameworks, and supporting the rollout of strengthened search and seizure powers enabled by legislative reform.

Dr. Olga Tešović Dr. Olga Tešović is a legal expert with over 18 years of experience in criminal justice, including a decade as a judge and court president. She is a Senior Lecturer at the Judicial Academy in Belgrade and a Research Fellow recognised by the Ministry of Science. She works as an independent researcher in criminal law, probation, and judicial reform, and has contributed to EU- and donor-funded justice projects across the Western Balkans, focusing on alternative sanctions and probation systems. She is a member of the Confederation of European Probation and author of peer-reviewed publications on criminal justice and victim protection. Affiliation / Position: Judicial Academy in Belgrade, Serbia - Senior Lecturer, Independent Researcher (Criminal Law / Probation).

After graduating from social legal services and Criminology, Wilma has been working at the Dutch Probation Service since 2012. She started as a community service supervisor. Two years later she switched to writing pre-trail reports and re-integration plans for clients in prison. Next to her role as advisor, she trains new and experience colleagues for the Dutch Probation Academy. Since 6 years she is involved in assessing opportunities for reintegration and advising on conditional or unconditional pardons for people serving life sentences. 

I have been a Prison Service Director of Probation since 2014, after previously working for 15 years as a Probation Officer. As a director, I spent two years working in a prison environment, followed by nine years in community-based services, which has given me a comprehensive and operational understanding of the full scope and topics of French probation services (SPIP) interventions. The link between inside/outside as French probation services support all convicted offenders, almost 250 000 persons in France and in the overseas territories (Caribbeans and Pacific's).

I am currently Deputy Head of the PROBATION DEPARTMENT Unit at the central administration. In this role, I contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of actions implemented by regional services for individuals under the supervision of the French Probation Services (SPIP), ensuring the coherence, quality, and effectiveness of the measures carried out.

Dr. Tessa Beausejour is a highly skilled Trauma Consultant, Addiction and Trauma Trainer, Intervention Specialist, and Licensed Psychotherapist with more than 25 years of experience working within the field of Trauma, Addiction, and Mental Health. Her expertise focuses on the link between Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), Trauma, and the Addictive Process which often manifest in the form of aggression, rage, substance and alcohol misuse for those persons involved in probation, juvenile justice systems and adult penal systems. Dr. Beausejour is the Founder and Director, of Restoring Roots Mind Body & Soul, INC which provides Specialized Consultation, Targeted Interventions, Trauma and Addiction Treatment and Training to Organizations, Probation Departments, Government Entities, Schools, Police Departments, Judicial Systems, and Substance Use Treatment Centers in the areas of trauma, and addiction, in addition, to providing individual and group therapy to private patients struggling with ACEs, Trauma, and Addictive Processes. Dr. Beausejour recently spearheaded an 18-month program with the Barbados Probation Service, training various entities that intersect with probation while providing clinical oversight to the staff, conducting assessments, intensive group, individual trauma and addiction treatment for youth offenders, while concurrently providing trauma training and psychoeducation for the parents and caretakers to curb youth recidivism.

May has dedicated over three decades to advancing community-based corrections, social rehabilitation and reintegration. Currently leading a team of 100+, the team deliver comprehensive crime prevention services to 6,000+ arrestees, persons in custody, and individuals in the desistance process annually.

May has developed a holistic three-tiered crime prevention framework: primary prevention education for at-risk groups; targeted support for arrestees and accused persons to build emotional resilience and legal literacy; and desistance-focused rehabilitation and reintegration centered on act, relationship, and identity desistance, with interventions across material, personal, social, moral, and legal rehabilitation.

May is committed to addressing service gaps for vulnerable populations. Initiatives include assisting Correctional Services Department to establish Parent-Child Centers in three Male Prisons to support incarcerated fathers in maintaining family bonds and preventing intergenerational crime, as well as developing specialized support for elderly arrestees and offenders. Additionally, she leads a full train service bridging prison to community intervention for offenders with short-term sentencing.

A pioneer of restorative justice, she introduced Victim-Offender Mediation (VOM) to Hong Kong 18 years ago, adapting Youth Justice Conferencing from Brisbane, Australia. She has authored five books on cautioning youth rehabilitation, reintegration and mediation.

May is a member of the “Long-term Prison Sentences Review Board,” and is a former Eastern District Fight Crime Committee member. Her expertise in social rehabilitation and reintegration is widely recognized. She has delivered training to government officers, educators, and social service professionals across local and international government bodies, organizations, and universities, promoting cross-sector collaboration and development. Combining empathy with innovative strategies, May is committed to driving systemic change for offenders and their families.

Yuki Takahashi（Associate Professor of Fukushima University, Japan, Ph.D. in Law） Yuki Takahashi is an Associate Professor at Fukushima University in Japan. She teaches criminal law and criminal procedure and conducts research into the rehabilitation of offenders in probation and prison settings. She also works as chairperson of various committees in Japan, including the Independent Monitoring Board on Fukushima Prison, the Administration Committee at Fukushima Probation Hostel, and the Reducing Reoffending Local Committee at the Fukushima Prefectural Office, as well as being a board member of the Japanese Association of Offenders Rehabilitation.

Pia Puolakka is a forensic psychologist and international expert in correctional innovation with over 15 years of experience in the Finnish Prison and Probation Service. She has worked as a prison psychologist, Senior Specialist and Team Leader in rehabilitative services, and led Finland’s Smart Prison Project, designing digital and AI-based rehabilitation for corrections. She contributed to the Council of Europe’s recommendations on AI in corrections. She has also worked with UNODC and ICRC on technology in prisons handbook. Since 2025, she has been Founder and CEO of MindTech, supporting digital transformation in corrections worldwide. She is also the director of Reimagining Criminal Justice C.I.C. since 2026.

Jo Tein is a protestant theologian and social worker. He has been active as a social entrepreneur since the 1980s and he worked as a public servant from 2014 until his retirement in 2024. Jo was presidium member of the German „DBH Federal Association" and board member of the „Confederation of European Probation" (CEP). For his professional achievements he was awarded the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany.

Jo runs the bilingual YouTube channel "Referat_Y/Division_Y".

TANI Masayuki is the Director Research and Evaluation Office within Supervision Division of Ministry of Justice Japan. His specialism lies in the assessment and treatment of individuals who have committed sexual, violent, and drug-related offences; alongside his work as a probation officer, he has been involved in the development and effectiveness evaluation of several programs within Japan’s community-based rehabilitation. Recently, he has been conducting research into the relationship between geospatial information and recidivism, and has a particular professional interest in the use of technology within the Japanese probation system.

Hans van den Berg is a Senior Project Manager at the Center for International Legal Cooperation (CILC) in The Netherlands, where he leads projects that seek to strengthen the rule of law, counter terrorism, and promote accountability for crimes in Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Currently, he leads CILC's part of the Dutch MFA-funded project in Ukraine titled A Fair, Transparent, and Accountable Criminal Justice System in Ukraine Phase II, which, among other goals, aims to support the Ukrainian criminal justice chain (including the Ukrainian Center of Probation) in more effectively working with veterans returning from the frontlines. As part of previous projects at CILC, Hans has supported efforts to strengthen Ukrainian probation officers' foundational job skills, conduct Train-the-Trainer sessions, and support the Ukrainian Center of Probation in developing pilot programs for community service and other alternative sanctions.

Outside of CILC, Hans is the Founder and Director of the Young Diplomat, where he teaches on (international) negotiation and diplomacy at Oxford University, Leiden University, the Armenian Diplomatic Academy, the College of Europe, and other diplomatic academies and institutions. Previously, Hans was chairman of the University Council and a lecturer at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Emily van Rheenen Emily van Rheenen is a legal expert with extensive experience in rule-of-law reform and international justice cooperation. Over the past seven years, she has supported the strengthening of alternative sanctions and probation services in Montenegro, Serbia, and Indonesia. Drawing on comparative, practice-based case studies from the jurisdictions where she has worked, she offers insights into how justice chain actors can improve coordination, implementation, and outcomes. Her work focuses on practical solutions for rule-of-law reform, including Indonesia–Netherlands collaboration in the probation and alternative sanctions sphere. For the past 7 years, Emily has supported the bilateral relationship between key justice institutions in the Netherlands and Indonesia, such as the Supreme Court, Ombudsman, Council for the Judiciary and Probation Service.

Jaron Harvey, MSc, holds a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology and has over 13 years of experience in probation, parole, and rehabilitation. He serves as Director of the Department of Rehabilitation and Community Supervision in the Turks and Caicos Islands, where he led the establishment of the national probation and parole services from the ground up in 2020. He is also Chair of the Caribbean Association of Probation and Parole. His work focuses on evidence-based practice, workforce development, juvenile justice reform, and integrating public health–informed approaches to crime prevention and community corrections, with an emphasis on building effective and trusted justice institutions.

Dr. Gordana Lažetić is a full-time professor at Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus" in Skopje, Univeristy Ss.Cyril and Methodius - Skopje and Corresponding member of the Macedonian Academy for Science and Arts. She is a Head of the Department of Criminal law and Criminology at Faculty of Law "Iustinianus Primus" in Skopje, where she was also a vice-dean (2008-2014). She was member of the University Senate (2016-2020), and since 2025 she is University Authorized person for receiving reports of corruption. Her field of scientific interest is related to Criminal procedure law, Criminology, Execution of Criminal Sanctions (Penology), Probation and Justice for Children. As an expert she is a member of two parliamentary established bodies: State Council for Justice of Children and Prevention of Child Delinquency and National Council for higher education and science. From 2019 until 2025 she has been president of the Macedonian Association of Criminal Law and Criminology. She is a member of several international editorial boards in the country and abroad and member of the Macedonian Society of Penology, as well. She has published more than 140 articles in the domestic and international journals and participated in more than 200 scientific projects and workshops.

Daniel Danglades is Vice President of the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) and Deputy Head of the European and International Relations Unit at the French Prison and Probation Services Central Office. With over two decades of hands‑on experience in the criminal justice field, he has progressed from prison officer to probation officer, managing caseloads in both prison and community settings. This operational background underpins his contributions to France’s reforms promoting alternatives to imprisonment and strengthening probation services. He chairs the Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation expert group for CEP and EuroPris and leads the CEP Electronic Monitoring Expert Group. He represents France in the Council for Penological Cooperation (PC‑CP). Since January 2025, he has also contributed to the Council of Europe’s revision of Recommendation CM/Rec(2012)12 on foreign prisoners. Daniel promotes cross‑border cooperation through active participation in international conferences, roundtables and workshops, with speaking engagements across Europe, Africa, Asia and North/South America on progressive prison and probation management.

dr. Johan Boxstaens started his career within the Psychosocial Service and the Research Unit of the Belgian Prison system. He worked as a lecturer, researcher and head of the Department of Social Work at Karel de Grote University of Applied Sciences and Arts and the University of Antwerp. His teaching and research have mainly been focused on social work within a mandated context in general and community sanctions and measures in particular. Currently, dr. Boxstaens is employed as a senior advisor at het Flemish Agency of Justice and Enforcement where he is a senior advisor to the Head of the Department Houses of Justice (Flemish probation service). As a lecturer, he remains affiliated to the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Antwerp. 

Olivia Rope is a recognised leader in the field of criminal justice reform and a human rights expert. She has more than a decade of experience advancing international standards and accountability in criminal justice systems, working extensively with governments, oversight bodies, civil society and multilateral institutions. Appointed Executive Director of Penal Reform International (PRI) in 2020, Olivia has played a central role in shaping global policy discussions on imprisonment, community sanctions, decriminalisation of poverty and gender-responsive justice. She has led high-level advocacy at the international and regional levels, shaping policy debates and reform initiatives including on detention, torture prevention, women, criminalisation and detention, and community sanctions. She has authored and overseen influential research and policy publications, as well as developed practical training curricula for a wide range of stakeholders. Olivia is regularly called upon to speak and provide expert advice on rule of law, justice, and human rights issues. A qualified lawyer, she holds an LL.M. in International and European Human Rights Law from the University of Amsterdam and was admitted as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand.

Laurent Merchat is currently the Deputy Director of the Probation and Reintegration Service of Isère France). He joined the Ministry of Justice as a youth justice educator. After 14 years working with minors, he has dedicated the last 19 years to the prison administration. Initially a probation officer, he was among the pioneers in the implementation of restorative justice. In 2016, he developed the Desistance Mentoring Programme (DMP). After leading the program and participating in its internal and external evaluation, he has continued his commitment for the past eight years as its director, developing restorative justice both locally and beyond.

General Gregorio Pio Punzalan Catapang Jr., AFP (Ret), CESE, CCLH was the 45th

Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), a post he held from 18

July 2014- 10 July 2015.

He entered the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in 1977 and a member of PMA

"Dimalupig" Class of 1981. In 1983, he took up a Master's Degree in Political Science

Studies at the University of the Philippines (UP) and pursued further military training

locally and overseas. These include an Executive Course on National Security at the

National Defense College of the Philippines in 2004; Defence and Strategic Studies

Course at the Australian Defense College in 2006; and attended a Symposium on

National Security and Strategy at the National Defence University of the Chinese

People's Liberation Army, China in 2007. He is a Career Executive Service Eligible

and a licensed real estate broker.

He also attended the 2019 National Sports Safety and Security Conference and

Exhibition (July 9-11) in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA in preparation for the Conduct

of the South East Asian (SEA) Games of 2019 in the Philippines where he was

designated as the Director for Safety and Security.

His diligence and dedication led to the conferment of prestigious awards. He was

recognized by the Armed Forces of Indonesia in 2015, and was given the Bintang

Yudha Dharma Utama (Grand Meritorious Military Order) Award, the highest credit

granted to foreign nationals for invaluable services rendered not only to the Tentara

National Indonesia/National Defense Armed Forces but also to the Republic of

Indonesia, in general.

Other awards include the: Philippine Legion of Honor Medal (Degree of Chief

Commander), Distinguished Conduct Star Medal, Gold Cross Medals, Distinguished

Aviation Cross, Outstanding Achievement Medals, Gawad sa Kaunlaran Medals.

ppHonorary Flag Rank Command Badge (Marines and Air Force) and the AFP Civil

Military Operations and Comptrollership Badges.

In recognition for his invaluable commitment and contribution to the success of the

30th South East Asian Games, he was awarded the certificate of appreciation by the

Phil SEA Games Organizing Committee, SEA Games Federations and the Philippine

Sports Commission.

General Catapang (RET.) was born in Manila on 11 July 1959 to the late Atty. Gregorio

L. Catapang Sr. and Lourdes T. Punzalan. His father was a former Director at the

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), while his mother was a former Chief

Accountant at the Department of Finance (DOF).

Mr. Roman Bochkala is the Head of the Advisory and Expert Council at the State Criminal Enforcement Service of the Ukrainian Ministry of Justice. The Advisory and Expert Council includes a working group on psychosocial reintegration of veterans in the probation system, which is responsible for research on issues of war veterans who are probation clients, training programs for probation officers on working with veterans, and the development and implementation of mechanisms for the reintegration of veterans.

In addition to his work on the Advisory and Expert Council, Mr. Bochkala is a military journalist and has worked as a correspondent in many countries affected by military and social conflicts. He is a member of public councils at state institutions (Ministry of Justice of Ukraine, Prosecutor General's Office), and is the Founder and Executive Producer of the News Agency "Stop Corruption TV", which produces investigative journalistic programs, educational programs and programs on human rights journalism. Lastly, he is co-founder of and an active figure in the Charitable Foundation for Assistance to Military Personnel "Volunteer Battalion".

I am a legal expert specializing in legal and judicial development with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. After graduating from the Faculty of Letters at the University of Tokyo, I began my career at JICA, working on Africa-related assistance and international cooperation.

After earning a Juris Doctor from Nagoya University and qualifying as a lawyer in Japan, I handled civil, criminal, and refugee cases before returning to JICA as an expert in legal and judicial development.

I have extensive experience supporting legal reform and capacity building in Vietnam and other countries across Asia and Africa, and I am currently serving as a long-term expert in Kenya.

Dwayne Antojado is a Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at Adelaide University, Australia, and a Research Fellow in European Studies in the RGL School of Social Sciences at Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines. He completed his studies at Griffith University and the University of Melbourne, and has guest lectured internationally on lived experience and criminal justice, including at the University of Oslo, the University of Latvia, and the University of the Philippines - Diliman. His research centres on lived experience criminology, carceral and post-carceral spaces, and the affective, atmospheric, and sensorial dimensions of punishment, with particular attention to imprisonment, epistemic justice, and activist scholarship. He is co-editor of Beyond Autoethnography: Lived Experience Criminology (Routledge, 2025) and co-author of Lived Experience in Criminal Justice: Research, Education, Practice and Activism (Routledge, 2026). He has also worked with governments and other stakeholders internationally to embed and amplify lived experience within criminal justice policy and practice.

Natalie is the Executive Director of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA), bringing more than two decades of experience across the human services sector, including over a decade in senior leadership roles within corrections. She has led complex reform initiatives for government, delivering measurable outcomes through strong partnerships, strategic clarity, and disciplined program management.

Prior to joining ICPA, Natalie led the Strategic Policy, Projects and Partnerships Unit within the South Australian Department for Correctional Services. During this time, she led the Reducing Reoffending: 10% by 2020 initiative, which achieved its target of reducing reoffending in South Australia by 10 percent. This whole-of-system reform effort aligned policy, operations, and partnerships around evidence-based practice and measurable impact. She also oversaw significant operational reforms within South Australia’s prison system, balancing operational needs with strategic vision.

As Executive Director, Natalie has focused on strengthening ICPA’s role as a global platform for advancing evidence-based, humane correctional practice that supports community safety. She has expanded ICPA’s virtual and in-person events, increasing international participation and improving access to global expertise. A central focus of her leadership has been fostering collaboration across country lines, connecting academia and practice, and encouraging knowledge sharing across correctional disciplines and jurisdictions.

Natalie is committed to ensuring that research, policy, and frontline practice inform one another, and that correctional systems continue to evolve through shared learning and international cooperation. Through her work, ICPA continues to grow as a trusted global network supporting effective, humane corrections and safer communities.

She holds formal qualifications in project management and brings strong expertise in program and project management methodologies to her leadership

Yohanes Nafta Irawan is a Probation Officer at the Pekanbaru Class I Probation Office, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, Republic of Indonesia, serving since 2022. With a Bachelor of Laws from Diponegoro University, he actively applies his legal background in correctional practice, prioritizing a restorative justice approach. He is an active member of IPKEMINDO (Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia), the national professional organization for Indonesian probation officers.

Balancing legal accountability with compassionate intervention, Yohanes guides children in conflict with the law through all phases of the criminal justice system, from preadjudication to post-adjudication. Always keeping the best interests of the child at the forefront, he prepares comprehensive Social Inquiry Reports to facilitate diversion and provide strategic interventionrecommendations for lawenforcement.

Equally crucial is his role in managing adult clients. Yohanes plays a pivotal part in their transition back into the community by preparing in-depth social inquiries that serve as the primary foundation for parole programs. To ensure successful and sustainable reintegration, he actively delivers tailored personality and skills guidance, empowering adult clients to rebuild their lives responsibly. Ultimately, his comprehensive approach embodies the core vision of getting smart on justice by striving to heal hearts while building safer societies.

Muhammad Nur Syamsu is a Probation Officer at the Pekanbaru Probation Office, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, Indonesia who is serving since 2017. With extensive experience in conducting community guidance and supervision programs. Actively involved in mentoring and assisting various clients, including former terrorism convicts, supporting their reintegration process into society. With an academic psychology background integrates psychological principles into practice as a key foundation in delivering effective, humane, and structured community guidance interventions.

Mirna Fitri Nur Cahyani Dewi is a probation and parole professional with eight years of experience in community-based corrections in Indonesia. She serves as a Probation and Parole Officer at the Community Corrections Office Class II Madiun, where she conducts comprehensive community assessments, supervises correctional clients, and supports rehabilitation and social reintegration.

In addition to her fieldwork, Mirna is a board member of the Central Council of the Indonesian Association of Probation Officers (Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia – IPKEMINDO), responsible for education and training development. In this role, she contributes to professional capacity building, knowledge sharing, and the advancement of evidence-based probation practice.

Her professional interests include juvenile justice, rehabilitation, ethical practice, and the use of Community Assessment Reports as a valuable source of qualitative data for research and policy development. She advocates for stronger collaboration between practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to enhance effective community corrections and safer societies.

Anugraeni Yasir earned her Degree in Psychology from Hasanuddin University. Since December 2020, she has worked as a probation officer at the Class II Probation and Parole Office, Ambon. She is also an active member of the Ipkemindo Maluku chapter. She has been involved in a project named Goes to School, which aims to educate students about avoiding delinquent behavior. She has a major interest in positive psychology and correctional context.

Fajar Laksmita Dewi is a Parole and Probation Officer in Indonesia with over three years of professional experience in community corrections, social reintegration, and restorative justice. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the State University of Malang.

Currently assigned to Tarakan City, a strategic border area between Indonesia and Malaysia, she supervises complex and cross-border cases, including narcotics offenses, human trafficking, and migrant worker protection. Her work emphasizes structured supervision, evidence-based risk assessment, and the development of sustainable reintegration pathways within community corrections.

Prior to joining the correctional system, she spent five years as a writer and contributing editor at IDN Times, where she produced analytical and educational content on lifestyle, education, gender equality, and social development. Drawing on her academic background in psychology, she integrates evidence-based and gender-responsive approaches into probation practice to enhance rehabilitation outcomes.

In addition to preparing Social Inquiry Reports (Penelitian Kemasyarakatan), she actively promotes institutional transparency and public legal awareness through official communication platforms. She is a member of Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia (IPKEMINDO), the national professional association of Indonesian parole and probation officers.

Dr. Muhammad Ali Equatora, A.Ks., M.Si., CIIQA., is an Associate Professor in Social Work at Politeknik Imigrasi dan Pemasyarakatan Indonesia with expertise in correctional social work and legal development. He serves as Head of the Community Guidance Department at Politeknik Pengayoman Indonesia from 2025 to 2026 and has previously held the position of Vice Director for Academic Affairs at Politeknik Ilmu Pemasyarakatan from 2023 to 2025. He is also the Chairperson of the Indonesian Association of Justice System and Correctional Social Workers (APSOSPEKSI).

Dr. Equatora has extensive professional experience within the Indonesian correctional system, beginning his career as a civil servant and serving in various roles, including correctional social worker, structural officer, and academic lecturer. Since 2016, he has been actively engaged as a permanent lecturer, contributing to the development of education and training in correctional sciences.

In the academic field, he is a prolific researcher with numerous publications in national and international journals, many of which are indexed in reputable databases such as Scopus. He is also actively involved as an editor and reviewer for various international scientific journals published by leading publishers.

Through his academic, professional, and organizational roles, Dr. Muhammad Ali Equatora continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of social work practice, particularly in the field of correctional services and justice systems.

Buala Jeffry is a member of the Indonesian Association of Community Advisors (IPKEMINDO) and a graduate law student with a strong academic interest in correctional law and criminal justice policy. His research focuses on restorative justice, community-based sanctions, and the legal framework governing parole and probation.

His academic and professional work examines the relationship between normative legal principles and correctional practices, particularly in the context of social reintegration and human rights protection. Through his research, he seeks to contribute to the development of more effective and humane correctional policies.

Maris Setiowati, S.H., M.M., was born in Banyumas, Lampung, on April 29, 1987. She serves as a Junior Probation Officer at the Class I Correctional Center (Bapas) of Bandar Lampung. She is an active member of IPKEMINDO (Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia), the national professional organization for Indonesian Parole and Probation Officers. She earned her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Bandar Lampung and her Master of Management from Sang Bumi Rua Jurai University. Having participated in various technical training programs, trainer workshops, and seminars on correctional guidance and writing, she brings a wealth of expertise to her field. Maris is deeply committed to the rehabilitation of her clients, guided by the principle that "within every individual, there is a seed of goodness that can be nurtured." She believes that despite past legal violations, change is always possible through dedicated guidance and support. To her, witnessing a client transform into a better, more productive person is an extraordinary achievement.

Long before evolving myself into the correctional system, my profound interest in social dynamics already led me to pursue a degree in Sociology at the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia. Since my undergraduate years, I've cultivated my empathy and expertise through various volunteer roles, focusing particularly on research and advocacy for marginalized groups. My career found its true calling in 2017 when I embraced my role as a Probation and Parole Officer. Over the course of my career, I'm proudly presenting myself as a part of IPKEMINDO (lIkatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia), the national professional organization for Probation and Parole Officer in Indonesia. Personally, this profession transcends mere civil service; it is a platform where my "sociological soul" thrives. I perceive my duties not as routine tasks, but as a meaningful "adventure" and an opportunity to build genuine connections with those who are often regarded as "the lost souls". In every interaction, I prioritize personal approach and warm communication. I possess a deep intellectual curiosity for Community Research, uncovering the millions of unique stories hidden behind every case file. stand firmly in my philosophy that "while humans live through their hearts and minds, their life stories are often vulnerable to the weight of social stigma; therefore, believe in their narratives, because

every individual is inherently unique.

Puguh Setyawan Jhody is a Parole and Probation Officer at the Semarang Parole and Probation Office with more than eight years of professional experience. He is an active member of IPKEMINDO (Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia), the national Professional Organization for Indonesian Probation Officers.

He completed his bachelor's and master's degrees at the Faculty of Law, Semarang State University, focusing on criminal law and the correctional system. As a practitioner, Puguh is certified as a trainer in the juvenile criminal justice system and as a trainer in handling clients involved in terrorism-related crimes. These competencies strengthen his role in developing the capacity of law enforcement officials and improving the quality of community guidance services.

He is a frequent speaker at various seminars and scientific forums discussing the correctional system and the juvenile criminal justice system. In addition to being an active resource person, Puguh is also a prolific writer in research journals and mass media. One of his latest writings raises the theme of legal politics in granting prisoners' rights as part of strengthening a fair and socially reintegration-oriented correctional paradigm.

She is a people-oriented professional with a strong passion for criminal justice and correctional services. She believes that integrating law and psychology is essential to providing effective rehabilitative and reintegrative interventions tailored to each offender’s needs and capacities. She has a quote that everyone—including offenders—is worthy of dignity and deserves a second chance to become better.

With seven years of experience working as a parole and probation officer, she decided in 2024 to pursue a Master’s degree in Forensic Mental Health at King’s College London. For her dissertation, she conducted qualitative research exploring probation officers’ experiences of using risk assessment tool in Indonesia. The findings indicated that probation officers perceived the Indonesian Risk and Criminogenic Assessment (IRCA) tool as ineffective, which may contribute to higher rates of recidivism. This has motivated her to continue engaging in research and collaboration aimed at improving risk assessment practices in Indonesia.

Renaldi Wicaksono is a Probation Officer at the West Jakarta Probation Office, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of the Republic of Indonesia, with eight years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Indonesia and is a member of IPKEMINDO (Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia). His work focuses on the supervision and assessment of adult offenders, particularly drug-related cases, and he also has experience working with juveniles in conflict with the law, handling cases involving group violence, theft, and sexual offenses. Since 2024, he has served as a trainer in the Social Reintegration Orientation Program, contributing to efforts that support the social reintegration of offenders.

Royyan Mahmuda Al'Arisyi Daulay is a Parole and Probation Officer at the Pekalongan Class II Parole and Probation Office, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, Republic of Indonesia, serving since 2018 with a Master of Law.

He actively applies his legal background in correctional practice, prioritizing a restorative justice approach. He is an active member of IPKEMINDO (Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia), the national professional organization for Indonesian parole and probation officers.

Some of my works have been published in the form of scientific articles, popular essays and books with themes on Correctional, law and Islam. 

Amimma Nurti Lusdiana is a Probation Officer at Balai Pemasyarakatan Kelas I Pekanbaru, serving since 2022 in providing guidance and supervision for parole and social reintegration clients. Her role requires continuously developing communication skills, particularly in handling juvenile cases and supporting restorative justice within the criminal justice system. She earned her Master’s Degree in Communication Science from Universitas Sumatera Utara, where her thesis examined interpersonal communication among female inmates in conflict management within correctional institutions. She is also an active member of IPKEMINDO, a professional organization dedicated to enhancing the competence, knowledge, and professionalism of Probation Officers through ethical standards, advocacy, and coordinated efforts within Indonesia’s criminal justice system.

Putri Laura Arzethy, S. Tr. Pas. is a Parole and Probation Officer at the Pekanbaru Class I Probation Office, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections, Republic of Indonesia, serving since 2025. And she is also an active member of IPKEMINDO (Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia), the national professional organization for Indonesian Parole and Probation Officers.

As a 2024 graduate of the Correctional Polytechnic (Politeknik Ilmu Pemasyarakatan), where she completed her studies in Community Guidance. Her academic and professional training provided her with a comprehensive understanding of correctional systems and community-based rehabilitation. During her cadetship, she was actively involved in assisting children in conflict with the law and conducting client assessments.

Her work focuses on facilitating behavioral transformation, monitoring client progress, and supporting sustainable social reintegration, grounded in principles of accountability, human dignity, and restorative justice.

Kharisma Lana Barus is a Parole and Probation Officer, serving since 2022, from Pekanbaru Probation Office, Ministry of Immigration and Correction Republic of Indonesia. Her field of work encompasses on guiding and assisting correctional clients —particularly those in conflict with the law—through assessment, rehabilitation planning, and social reintegration. She is an active member of IPKEMINDO (Ikatan Pembimbing Kemasyarakatan Indonesia), the national professional organization for Indonesian parole and probation officer. With a background in Bachelor of Psychology from University of North Sumatera, she integrates psychological perspectives into case assessments, intervention planning, and ongoing supervision processes. Her practice emphasizes on supporting behavioral change, monitoring compliance, and facilitating clients’ social reintegration.

Andi Fiedia Eky Octaria is a Parole and Probation Officer at the East–North Jakarta Parole and Probation Office, Indonesia. She holds a Master’s degree in Sociology from the University of Indonesia and has worked since 2018 in community corrections. Her work centers on rehabilitation and social reintegration, particularly for juvenile offenders, with a focus on strengthening community-based justice practices.

In 2024, she collaborated with Reclassering Nederland on a national publication projecting the implementation of community service sentencing in Indonesia, contributing to ongoing reform efforts in alternative sanctions. She participated in the 179th International Training Course on Juvenile Justice and Beyond organized by UNAFEI and JICA. She is an active member of IPKEMINDO (the national professional organization for Indonesian Parole and Probation Officers).

Beyond her correctional duties, she contributes to public communication initiatives, serving as a news anchor for the English News Channel of “Apa Kabar Pemasyarakatan” and moderating many inter-ministerial discussions on correctional reform, legal policy, and social conflict.

Evy Amir Syamsudin is an entrepreneur and the Founder of the Second Chance Foundation, an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of incarcerated individuals and supporting their reintegration into society. Drawing on her extensive experience in developing and leading business ventures, she established the Foundation as a platform for sustainable and transformative social impact.

Under her leadership, the Foundation has achieved significant milestones in advancing inclusive rehabilitation, while continuing to expand its mission. Ms. Syamsudin pursued higher education in Management at San Francisco State University and Interior Design at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco, California. She is also the author of three books - Voiceless (2015), Made in Prison (2017), and Arts in Prison (2022) - which reflect her ongoing commitment to advocacy, rehabilitation, and social empowerment.

Fachrizal Afandi is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Law, Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia. His research focuses on criminal justice reform, prosecutorial institutions, probation policy, and socio-legal studies of criminal justice systems in postauthoritarian contexts. His work examines how legal reforms interact with institutional practice, judicial oversight, and the protection of constitutional rights within criminal justice systems.

He obtained his PhD in Law and Criminal Justice from Leiden University the Netherlands, where his dissertation Maintaining Order: Public Prosecutors in Post-Authoritarian Countries – The Case of Indonesia explored the evolving role of prosecutors in shaping criminal justice governance in transitional legal systems.

Fachrizal is the Founder and Head of the Center for Criminal Justice System Research (PERSADA UB), a research center dedicated to interdisciplinary studies on criminal justice reform and institutional accountability. He also serves as Chair of the Association of Criminal Law and Criminology Lecturers in Indonesia (ASPERHUPIKI), a national academic network that promotes collaboration among scholars in criminal law and criminology across Indonesian universities.

In addition to his academic work, he actively contributes to criminal justice policy discussions and institutional reform initiatives in Indonesia, including advisory work related to prosecutorial institutions, criminal procedure reform, and the development of probation and alternative sanctions.

For Rizky Syahid, the law is more than a set of regulations—it is a mission to create a more humane justice system. A Law graduate from Diponegoro University with over 7 years of experience as a Probation Officer at the Bekasi Parole and Probation Office, Rizky has handled a wide spectrum of complex cases, from juvenile offenses to the specialized rehabilitation of terrorism-related clients as a Certified Trainer.

As a member of IPKEMINDO—the national professional organization for Probation Officers in Indonesia—he is a committed professional in the implementation of Restorative Justice. Rizky Syahid firmly believes that the law should do more than just punish; it must serve as a vital instrument for granting second chances, ensuring that the "Best Interests of the Child" remains the absolute priority while striving to balance victim recovery with the offender's rehabilitation.

Dyah Putri Puspitasari is a dedicated Parole and Probation Officer in Indonesia, having served the community since 2017. As an active member of the Indonesian Association of Parole and Probation Officers (IPKEMINDO), she brings nearly a decade of practical experience in community corrections. Holding a degree in Sociology, Dyah effectively combines her academic understanding of societal dynamics with hands-on community guidance and rehabilitation.

Dr. Sigit Budiyanto currently serves as the Director of the Polytechnic of Immigration and Correctional Services in Indonesia. With an illustrious career spanning over 25 years within the Indonesian correctional system. Dr. Budiyanto has developed extensive expertise in correctional management, policy formulation, and international relations.

Throughout his career, he has held several strategic leadership roles, including serving as the Head of Detention Center, Head of International Cooperation, and as the Deputy Director for Parolee Assistance and Correctional Restorative Justice. Dr. Budiyanto holds a Doctoral Degree from the National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) and a Master’s degree in Psychology from the University of Indonesia. His unique blend of academic rigor and decades of field experience makes him a leading voice in the evolution of restorative justice and correctional education in the region.

Rifqi Sjarief Assegaf is a legal expert with more than 20 years of experience in legal reform and anti-corruption initiatives. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Indonesia and a Master of Laws and PhD in Law from the University of Melbourne.

Early in his career, Rifqi served as Executive Director of the Institute for the Study and Advocacy of Judicial Independence. He later joined the government, serving in the Task Force on the Eradication of the Judicial Mafia (2010–2011) and the Presidential Unit for Development Monitoring and Oversight (UKP4) (2012–2014) during the administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Rifqi currently teaches criminal law at Jentera School of Law as well as serves as a part-time expert with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), working with the Secretariat of the National Strategy for Corruption Prevention (Stranas PK).

Nael is a full-time lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Universitas Indonesia, a Master of Professional Psychology in Clinical Psychology, and a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from Maastricht University in the Netherlands. He earned a Ph.D. in Forensic Psychology from Maastricht University and a Ph.D. in Criminology from KU Leuven, Belgium.

Currently, he serves as the President of the Indonesian Association of Forensic Psychology (APSIFOR). He is also a member of the Expert Team at the Integrated Forensic Center of Universitas Indonesia.

He is the Course Coordinator for Forensic Psychology in the Undergraduate Psychology Program. In addition to teaching, he conducts research and publishes in international academic journals such as Psychology, Crime & Law and the Journal of Police and Criminal Psychology.

He also practices as a Forensic Psychologist with professional certification from the National Professional Certification Agency (BNSP), conducting forensic psychological assessments for witnesses, victims, and suspects/defendants, as well as providing expert testimony in court proceedings. In addition, he practices as a Clinical Psychologist at the Integrated Clinic of the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Indonesia, and SAUH Clinic.

Dr. Fransiska is a distinguished senior legal scholar and researcher with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of international human rights law and drug policy. Since 2005, she has been a pillar of the Faculty of Law at Atma Jaya Catholic University of Indonesia, where she currently serves as a dean, senior lecturer, and researcher. She is also the visionary Founder of the Indonesian Center for Drugs Research (ICDR), a leading institution dedicated to evidence-based drug policy reform.

Dr. Fransiska possesses a formidable international academic background. She earned her Bachelor of Law (S.H.) from Unika Parahyangan in 1998, followed by a Master of Law (LL.M.) with Honours in International Human Rights Law from the prestigious Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law in Chicago (2004). In 2016, she achieved her Doctor of Law (Dr.iur.) with Magna cum laude from Justus Liebig Giessen University in Germany. Her doctoral dissertation, “Decriminalisation Approach to Drug Use from a Human Rights Perspective: The Counter War On Drugs in Indonesia,” stands as a seminal work in the global discourse on drug policy reform.

With a career spanning a quarter-century, Dr. Fransiska has become a key intermediary between academia, civil society, and international governance. Her extensive portfolio includes but not limited to long-term advocacy and advisory roles within various United Nations agencies. She has deep expertise in the legal protection of marginalized groups, including women, children, and persons with disabilities.

Dr. Fransiska’s work is defined by a commitment to transitioning punitive legal frameworks toward those rooted in human rights, scientific evidence, and public health through academic publications and international debate.

Dr. Imaduddin Hamzah, S.Psi., M.Si., CCP is an Associate Professor and professional psychologist specializing in correctional psychology, mental health in prison, and deviant behavior. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Community Guidance at the Politeknik Pengayoman Indonesia, where he contributes to academic development and professional training in correctional sciences.

Dr. Hamzah has extensive professional experience in the correctional system, beginning his career as a psychologist at a Class I Correctional Institution in Tangerang. He later served as a psychologist, assessor, and trainer within the Human Resources Development Agency of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. His role as a widyaiswara (trainer) for over a decade highlights his strong involvement in capacity building and professional education.

In the academic field, he is an active researcher and author, having published several books and numerous scientific articles in national and international journals. His research focuses on prison mental health, personality, recidivism, and correctional interventions. He has also participated in international research collaborations and conferences across multiple countries.

Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Hamzah is actively involved as a journal editor, reviewer, and speaker in seminars and trainings related to psychology, correctional systems, and mental health. Through his work, he continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of correctional psychology and the improvement of rehabilitation practices within the justice system.