The Expert Network on External Prison Oversight & Human Rights boasts over 200 participants who subscribe to our emails and newsletters from 32 countries. More than half are members of ICPA. Through the ICPA, this network seeks to facilitate a constructive and professional dialogue between organisations responsible for external prison oversight and prison authorities subject to their oversight. Network initiatives include the circulation of a periodic newsletter and the sharing of resources, employment opportunities, and news pertinent to our members. The purpose of this session is to provide an update on our network activities to date, to recruit new members, and to answer any questions you may have.
Moderated by Michele Deitch, Chair, External Prison Oversight and Human Rights Network, ICPA, United States
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Dr. Ivan Zinger
Correctional Investigator, Canada's Office of the Correctional Investigator, Canada
Dr. Ivan Zinger received his degree in Common Law from the University of Ottawa in 1992, and completed his articles of clerkship at the Federal Court of Canada. In 1999, he obtained his Ph.D. at Carleton University (Ottawa) in the Psychology of Criminal Conduct. He is an Adjunct Professor with the Law Department at Carleton University. On January 1, 2017, Dr. Zinger was appointed as Correctional Investigator of Canada and was reappointed for another 5-year term in January 2023. Dr. Zinger also launched the expert network on External Prison Oversight & Human Rights in 2017 under the governance of the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA). In October 2023, he received the Head of Service Award from the International Corrections and Prison Association for his tireless efforts to improve conditions of confinement and for championing dignified treatment of prisoners.
