ID: NEWS-10112026 10 Nov 2026

Advancing Compassionate Justice: Join the Global Conversation

At the 2026 ICPA Annual Conference in Belfast, the SAW Project (Supervision Around the World), together with international colleagues, hosted an engaging discussion exploring Compassionate Justice - an approach that brings together accountability, dignity, evidence-informed practices, and community partnerships to strengthen justice systems and support successful reintegration.

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Building on this conversation, the SAW Project is partnering with the Corrections Lab at John Jay College of Criminal Justice (CUNY) on an international research study to explore how Compassionate Justice is understood and applied across different justice systems and communities. The study will use a Delphi research process to identify areas of consensus around the definition, principles, and practical application of Compassionate Justice.

We welcome perspectives from justice professionals, researchers, policymakers, community organizations, and individuals with lived experience. Your insights can help inform an internationally relevant, research-grounded understanding of Compassionate Justice.

Interested in contributing to this important conversation? Click the link below to learn more about the initiative and express your interest in participating in the research.

Together, we can explore how justice systems can strengthen accountability while creating greater opportunities for dignity, rehabilitation, and lasting change.

Learn more at SAWProject.org.

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