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As the Acting President of the International Corrections and Prisons Association, I am honored to address you all as we move forward with our 2025-2026 Business Plan. This plan represents continuation of our strategic vision and our collective commitment to advancing professional corrections worldwide.

Registration and call for papers have officially opened for the 7th World Congress on Probation and Parole (WCPP), scheduled for April 14-17, 2026, in Bali, Indonesia. This prestigious biennial event brings together the world's foremost experts in community-based justice systems.

The United Nations is set to host a series of high-profile events to celebrate the 2025 UN Trailblazer Award for Women Justice and Corrections Officers, recognizing outstanding contributions of women serving in these critical roles in peace operations worldwide.

The Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) recently hosted a training session on dynamic security, delivered through a powerful collaboration between the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)

The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of David Brown to the position of Acting President, effective 3 September 2025.

The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) today mourns the loss of its President, Peter Severin, who passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at the Royal Adelaide Hospital with his family by his side. This followed a sudden and devastating illness.

The recently launched Corrections Intelligence Network promises to build bridges in corrections security and how correctional professionals worldwide collaborate on intelligence practices, with experienced Chair Helen Glazebrook at the helm.

We are seeking a proactive and creative Communications and Media Intern to support our team for a six-month internship. This role offers hands-on experience in content creation, media production, and communications support, providing an excellent opportunity to develop practical skills in a supportive environment.

The United Nations report highlights significant developments in prison rehabilitation efforts worldwide while acknowledging persistent challenges in creating truly rehabilitative environments.

In a significant development for the international corrections community, Ivan Zinger, the Correctional Investigator of Canada, has announced his retirement and the appointment of new leadership for the ICPA's External Prison Oversight and Human Rights Network