Bridging Implementation Gaps of the Bangkok Rules: Towards ICPA Women in Corrections Conference 2025

ICPA2024 Presentation by Chontit Chuenurah and Natalie Boal (ICPA2024-PID202)

Authors

Chontit Chuenurah

Director of the Office for the Bangkok Rules and Treatment of Offenders, Thailand Institute of Justice

Chontit has been involved in national, regional, and international advocacy related to the promotion and protection of human rights in prison setting over the past decade. As part of her work, she supervises several research projects focusing on women’s pathways to imprisonment and recidivism in Southeast Asia. She is author/ co-author of articles and book chapters focusing on these issues. Also, she leads social reintegration projects through the collaboration between government, private sector and civil society. Chontit is specialized in topics related to prison reform, treatment of offenders, and UN standards and norms with a strong focus on gender aspect.

Natalie Boal

Executive Director, International Corrections and Prisons Association

Natalie is a highly skilled and experienced leader, with over a decade of experience delivering complex and strategic projects for government with a focus on the human services sector. She has a strong track record of success in managing teams, driving change, and implementing significant reform projects.

Prior to taking on the role of Executive Director, ICPA, Natalie ran the South Australian Department for Correctional Services’ Strategic Policy, Projects, and Partnerships Unit. She has also been responsible for successfully delivering significant operational reforms within South Australia’s prison system. Natalie has formal qualifications in project management and is an expert in program and project management methodologies.

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