5-min read Prison can be a challenging experience for anyone, but it can be particularly difficult for women. Women in prison face numerous challenges unique to their circumstances, including being the sole caregiver for their family, limited access to suitable skills training and work opportunities, and trauma-based mental health support. However, technology based on the […]
5-min read International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8th every year to honour the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women around the world. It also serves as a reminder of the work that still needs to be done to achieve gender equality. The tech industry has come a long way, but there […]
2-min read BELFAST, March, 6, 2023: Core Systems is proud to announce that its new product Core’s Content Hub was shortlisted for the Outstanding Innovation Award for Women in Business Awards 2023. The prestigious Women in Business Awards recognises, rewards and celebrates the outstanding achievements of female business leaders from all sectors and industries across […]
3-min read Education is often considered the key to breaking the cycle of recidivism and helping individuals successfully re-enter society after their time in prison. However, access to education in prisons has historically been limited, with many facilities lacking the resources to provide comprehensive learning opportunities. In recent years, the advent of online learning has […]
2 min read 19 January 2023 Core Systems, CEO Patricia O’Hagan celebrated at Belfast City Hall for her export achievements by MP Andrew Bowie on his first trip to Northern Ireland as the Minister of Exports. Kickstarting 2023, Core Systems shared export experience and success at the Department for International trade networking event in Northern […]
3-min read Core Systems is proud to announce it is one of eight businesses from Northern Ireland selected as a DIT Export Champion by the Department for International Trade The Department for International Trade (DIT) helps UK businesses export globally by promoting and financing international trade and investment. Patricia O’Hagan, CEO of Core Systems, is […]
3-min read Families around a warm fire, exchanging gifts and spending time with the people they love most. This is what comes to mind when we think of the holiday season. For prisoners and their loved ones, the holiday season is a contrasting reality as the festivities bring home the gravity of their situation and […]
3-min read The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) held their flagship annual conference in Orlando, Florida this October. There were a range of speakers and presentations across the six-day event. The event provides stakeholders with opportunities to engage in important discourse. Discussions with participants started at the reception desk on Sunday. It finished when […]
2-min read Core Systems is showcasing Core Pathway, a product that transforms correctional services for the post-pandemic world. Belfast, Oct, 20, 2022: Core Systems, a software company that does things differently, is introducing its revolutionary product Core Pathway at the ICPA conference in Orlando, Florida. The Challenges and Changes It has been over two years […]
Patricia O’Hagan, CEO of Core Systems was recently interviewed by Justice Trends discussing digital transformation within correctional facilities since the pandemic hit and changed our world. Can digital transformation be a catalyst for operational transformation? The challenges presented by the pandemic and the resulting lockdowns over the past couple of years have exposed the fragility […]
