In February 2025, the International Corrections and Prisons Associations (ICPA) Board met to review the location of ICPA’s 2025 Annual Conference. Given the current security situation on the Rwanda-DRC border, the ICPA Board made the difficult decision to not proceed with holding the 2025 Annual Conference in Rwanda.

ICPA and Correctional News announce a partnership with the goal of informing and connecting readers with global insights and an international perspective.

Dr. Stephanie S. Covington, 2025 WICC keynote speaker, shares insights into addiction, trauma, and recovery. She has developed an innovative, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed approach that results in effective services in public, private, and institutional settings.

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Elizabeth Falcon, a pioneering force in correctional and forensic psychology, shares her vision for transforming women's mental healthcare in correctional facilities.

Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS), a proud member of International Corrections and Prison Association, is making significant strides in transforming the nation’s prison system by prioritising rehabilitation and reintegration over punishment.

Today, our world is defined by rapid technological advancements and rising criminal activity. The University of Justice in Poland, one of our esteemed members, are preparing the next generation of criminal justice officers.