Identify and share evidence-based best practices in juvenile justice policies and practices;
Support universal application of acceptable code of practice standards/recommendations;
Promote safe and humane youth housing;
Encourage age-appropriate programming, education and structured activities;
Support the United Nations Mandela Minimum Rules;
Advance professional education and awareness of the juvenile justice population needs to stakeholders;
Encourage broad application of family engagement policies and practices;
Advance juvenile justice tracks for ICPA conferences on topics such as youth housing, conditions of confinement, youth programming, reduction of isolation and restraints, positive youth outcomes and others.
Please note that in order to vote at the Annual General Meeting, all memberships must be active at the time of the AGM and that proxy votes are not allowed as per Section 4 Article 4.05 of the By-Laws. A copy of the By-Laws is available on the ICPA website.
The ICPA Board of Directors has resolved that new memberships and membership renewals must be completed by 5:30 pm Northern Ireland time on Friday, 23 October 2026 in order for the member to be eligible to vote at the 2026 AGM. Membership applications or renewals completed after the record date will not confer voting eligibility for this AGM.