Correctional Research Symposium 2025

Fourth International Correctional Research Symposium 2025

From Individual to Ecosystem: Sharing Research that Matters for Corrections

Join the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) and the European Organisation for Prison and Correctional Services (Europris) for the fourth Correctional Research Symposium, hosted by the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS). 
 
ICPA and EuroPris share the belief that quality research can help direct both the design and delivery of correctional services.  The tradition of our Correctional Research Symposiums (CRSs) is an expression of that belief and an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to come together and discuss the challenges of getting from research to practice. Our fourth CRS will highlight a related belief; the fact that our rehabilitative efforts with justice-involved Individuals are not enough. We need to also engage with, be able to rely on, and steadily work to expand, support from the broader Ecosystem.  
 

Who Should Attend?

Professionals from the following areas will find the International Correctional Research Symposium of interest:
 
  • Academics and Researchers
  • Prison and Probation Professionals
  • Prison-Community Directors / Governors / Director Generals / Higher Management
  • Social and Community Justice Service Professionals

The Programme

The Symposium will be held at the ICC Belfast International Convention & Exhibition Centre. Symposium events are open to all attendees. In addition to the two-day Symposium, there will be a set of post-Symposium tours of prison and community facilities on the 16 May 2025.
 
  • Tuesday 13 May: Registration and Welcome Reception 
  • Wednesday 14 May: Plenaries and Workshops
  • Thursday 15 May:  Plenaries and Workshops
  • Friday 16 May: Facility Visits (Optional)

Registration and Accommodation

Registration and accommodation details will be available soon. 
 
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