ICPA 12th AGM and Conference, Belgium - Register Now!

By Fraser Bryans - December 8th, 2009

The Belgium Public Federal Service of Justice will host ICPA's 12th AGM and Conference at "Het Pand", in collaboration with Ghent University Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy.

The venue for next year's conference is a truly remarkable building - a former Dominican monastery which dates back to the 13th Century and is located in the historical centre of the city, on the banks of the river "Leie".

This year's event will explore the theme: "Building Bridges: Correctional Best Practices, Worldwide Perspectives".

HOW TO REGISTER

Full conference registration will cost $695 US (520 EUR) (daily rates are also available).

A companion program for friends and family will also be available for $345 US (260 EUR) which includes activities, cultural and historical sightseeing and attendance at evening receptions and the ICPA Awards Dinner.

You can register for the conference in one of two ways:

1) Online Registration and Secure Payment - click here

2) Complete a registration form which can be sent by fax or mail - click here

ACCOMMODATION

There are several hotels offering special accommodation rates for conference attendees. These hotels are within easy travelling distance to Het Pand - the venue for this year's event.

Please book your accommodation with any of the following hotels to ensure that you receive the conference rate for your stay in Belgium - remember to mention ICPA when making the reservation:

- Marriot Ghent Hotel (online booking available)
- Ibis Gent Hotel - booking form
- Monasterium Poortackere - booking form
- NH Gent Belfort - booking form

ICPA are unable to assist with accommodation bookings - please contact the hotel directly with any questions or queries.

CALL FOR PAPERS

The Program Committee of ICPA invites persons interested in presenting a paper at the Association's Annual Conference later this year to submit ideas for consideration by the Committee.

The Conference theme is: 'Building Bridges' and all papers addressing this topic will be considered. This year's conference will consider how partnerships and collaborative working with and beyond organisations have improved service delivery across the correctional spectrum. It will seek to explore how prisons and community agencies can work effectively with each other and with other agencies, working to improve the transition from custody to the community and to improve and support inter-agency co-operation.

The event will attract a significant number of the world's leaders and experts in corrections from the public, voluntary, and private sectors. Consideration will also be given to grouped papers/symposia.

If you wish to present at this year's conference, you should begin your application by fully completing our Abstract Submission Form

ICPA AWARDS 2010

The ICPA Awards Committee welcomes nominations that recognise excellence within the field of corrections. The ICPA Awards are presented at our annual conference and both individuals or agencies can be nominated for any of the following categories:

- Offender Management/Treatment and Reintegration
- Research Award
- Management and Staff Training
- Community Corrections Award
- Outstanding Correctional Staff Member

If you would like to nominate a colleague, team or agency within your jurisdiction for a particular award then please complete the Award Nomination Form.

We look forward to seeing you in Ghent!

*Conference enquiries can be directed to cassandrajohnson@icpa.ca..

TAKE A LOOK AT...

Video - The University of Ghent

Video - Invitation to Ghent

Ghent Information Leaflet




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