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In a significant advancement for correctional facility design and prison reform in Southeast Asia, Kavan Applegate, Chair of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Planning and Design Network, recently participated in the high-profile Inter-Agency Coordination Meeting on Planning and Designing Humane Correctional Facilities in Malaysia.

In a collaboration between the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the African Correctional Services Association (ACSA), the 5th Workshop on Prison Infrastructure in Africa has marked a significant milestone in the evolution of correctional facility design and management across the continent.

ICPA and the JUSTICE TRENDS Magazine announce a partnership to deliver comprehensive global insights and perspectives to corrections professionals worldwide.

On February 5th, 2024, Prague became the center of an important international dialogue on the reintegration of people with a criminal past. The Yellow Ribbon Growing Strategically Together Roundtable was hosted through bilateral cooperation between Norway and the Czech Republic, with the support of ICPA Vice President Kim Ekhaugen and former ICPA board member Gabriela Slováková.

Prison experts and officials from around the world are convening this week at the Correctional Research Symposium, taking place in Belfast for the first time.

In a world grappling with overcrowded prisons and mounting correctional challenges, the upcoming Correctional Research Symposium (CRS) 2025 emerges as a beacon of innovation.. With delegates from over 40 countries expected to attend, CRS 2025 tackles the pressing question: How can we transform individual interventions into system-wide change?

The bi-annual Corrections Technology Conference (CTC), hosted by the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) and the Thailand Department of Corrections (DOC), was held in Bangkok, Thailand, from 24 to 27 February.

A freelance opportunity has emerged for talented graphic designers as ICPA announces its search for a  professional to spearhead the visual identity refresh project.

The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) is delighted to announce its continued support for the upcoming 7th World Congress on Probation and Parole, set to take place in Bali, Indonesia.

The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) and the Thailand Institute of Justice (TIJ) hosted the first-ever Women in Corrections Conference (WICC) in Bangkok, Thailand, from February 19 until February 21.

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The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Juveniles Network is promoting evidence-based practices and reforms within juvenile justice systems worldwide. Through its comprehensive framework of objectives and collaborative approach, the network brings together international experts, practitioners, and policymakers to enhance outcomes for justice-involved youth and their families.

ICPA and Correctional News announce a partnership with the goal of informing and connecting readers with global insights and an international perspective.

Dr. Stephanie S. Covington, 2025 WICC keynote speaker, shares insights into addiction, trauma, and recovery. She has developed an innovative, gender-responsive, and trauma-informed approach that results in effective services in public, private, and institutional settings.

In an exclusive interview, Dr. Elizabeth Falcon, a pioneering force in correctional and forensic psychology, shares her vision for transforming women's mental healthcare in correctional facilities.

Rwanda Correctional Services (RCS), a proud member of International Corrections and Prison Association, is making significant strides in transforming the nation’s prison system by prioritising rehabilitation and reintegration over punishment.

Today, our world is defined by rapid technological advancements and rising criminal activity. The University of Justice in Poland, one of our esteemed members, are preparing the next generation of criminal justice officers.

In this year-end letter, ICPA President Peter Severin reflects on our remarkable achievements throughout 2024.

In a significant step towards strengthening human rights protection in correctional facilities, the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) has partnered with the Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) to deliver a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop focused on fundamental safeguards against torture and ill-treatment during detention.

The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) is pleased to announce the launch of its International Residency Program, welcoming three distinguished professionals from across Europe. This innovative program, established in 2024, aims to foster global connections and knowledge exchange among future leaders in the field of corrections.