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:
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Academics and Researchers
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Prison and Probation Professionals
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Prison-Community Directors / Governors / Director Generals / Higher Management
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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)
Accommodation
The CRS conference will be held at the Hilton Belfast, address 4 Lanyon Pl, Belfast BT1 3LP. May is a busy time in Belfast, so we strongly encourage participants to book their accommodation as soon as possible. We have secured discounted room prices at three hotels, including the Hilton Belfast, Clayton Hotel Belfast, Travelodge Belfast Central.
We invite conference attendees to extend their stay and discover the rich cultural heritage and natural beauty of Northern Ireland. Through our collaboration with Visit Belfast, delegates can access exclusive discounts on accommodations, attractions, and guided tours throughout the region.
Registration
The registration details will be available soon.
