What We Do

We provide technology solutions across five key sectors of the justice system, empowering individuals and supporting staff.

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Prisons

Socrates 360 provides a comprehensive suite of tools for people in prison, accessible on secure, locked-down tablets. We deliver education, training, career advice, health and wellbeing resources, and communication tools, all designed to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.

  • Education & Training

    500+ accredited courses covering literacy, numeracy, vocational skills and employment readiness.

  • Careers

    CV building, job applications and employer connections to support successful release.

  • Health & Wellbeing

    Access to health resources, mental health support and fitness programmes in cell.

  • Communication

    Secure video calls and messaging to maintain family ties and reduce reoffending.

  • Security

    Full audit trails, content filtering and MoJ-approved security controls throughout.

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Probation

For people on probation, Socrates 360 works on their own smartphones, providing continuous access to education, training, support services, and supervision tools to help them reintegrate into society successfully.

  • Smartphone access

    Supervised access to rehabilitation apps and local services via approved devices.

  • Electronic monitoring

    Integration with monitoring systems to support compliance and community safety.

  • Local services

    Connects individuals to housing, employment and community support near them.

  • Continuity

    Seamless handover from custody to community, maintaining progress and records.

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Community

In the community, Socrates 360 works on service users' own smartphones, bridging custody and the outside world. Users can continue courses, find local services, and access support to build a successful life after release.

  • Own device access

    Use personal smartphones or tablets to access programmes anywhere, anytime.

  • Local services

    Find housing, employment, healthcare and support services in the local area.

  • Continued learning

    Pick up courses started in custody and continue towards qualifications.

  • Offline access

    Key content available without internet for those with limited connectivity.

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Staff

Socrates 360 provides powerful tools for justice sector staff, streamlining communication, management, and facilities operations. Staff can manage accounts, monitor progress, and coordinate day-to-day operations with ease.

  • User management

    Create, manage and monitor learner accounts with full admin control.

  • Progress tracking

    Real-time dashboards showing engagement, completions and outcomes.

  • Facilities management

    Coordinate room bookings, equipment and resources across the facility.

  • Communication

    Staff messaging and announcements integrated within the platform.

Healthcare sector

Healthcare

Socrates 360 supports health and wellbeing across the justice sector, giving service users access to health resources and ensuring continuity of care during transitions. Our Release App has supported over 18,000 prison leavers across 45 sites.

  • Health resources

    Guided health information, NHS-approved content and wellbeing tools.

  • Prescription info

    Medication management and prescription tracking accessible in cell.

  • Release support

    Pre-release health planning including GP registration and prescription continuity.

  • Partner integrations

    Connects with NHS and third-sector health partners for joined-up care.