Exploring the World of Smart Prisons: Barriers, Trends, and Sustainable Solutions

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

Abstract

The world of smart prisons is gaining momentum despite receiving limited attention due to the ability to maintain social order and reduce crime rates. Therefore, this research aims to synthesize the current knowledge of smart prisons, identify barriers to trend technologies, and provide valuable insights for practitioners, and policymakers. The systematic literature review (SLR) method by Kitchenham was used to collect data from Scopus from 2007 to 2023, which comprised 59 articles in the final phase. The high cost of smart technology, ineffective technology design, poor management, aging facilities, increased violence, ethical concerns, and lots more, were some of the barriers associated with the topic. The study highlights the need for targeted strategies, such as cost-benefit analyses, phased implementation, and comprehensive staff training, to overcome these barriers. The study also reveals varied approaches to smart prison adoption across countries, influenced by differences in economic resources and policy frameworks. The study emphasizes the importance of continuous evaluation, international collaboration, and adherence to ethical standards to sustain smart prison development. The result showed that smart prisons are important in the field of corrections.

Original languageEnglish
Article number6158154
JournalHuman Behavior and Emerging Technologies
Volume2024
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords

  • prison
  • prison technology
  • smart government
  • smart prison

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Exploring the World of Smart Prisons: Barriers, Trends, and Sustainable Solutions'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this