ICPA’s 12th AGM and Conference, Ghent, Belgium – Call for Papers

By Cameron Brechin - April 6th, 2010

Call for Papers

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 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.

Abstracts should be submitted via the Association’s website (www.icpa.ca).

The final date for submission is June 30, 2010.

NOTE TO NEWS EDITORS

The ICPA was formed to operate as an Association for corrections and prison professionals, dedicated to improving global understanding and professionalism in the sector. As an Association, we believe that improving the professionalism and competence of correctional officers is likely to have a greater positive impact on prison conditions and the humane treatment of prisoners than most other actions. The Association is therefore not a lobbying or prisoner rights organisation but exists to provide an inclusive, safe and secure forum for the respectful exchange of ideas, technology, and best practices in the profession of corrections.

The ICPA is a highly effective and efficient way of co-ordinating international contacts on penal and justice matters as it has strong links with key players at senior levels in all the continents.

ICPA promotes co-operation and collaborative initiatives between jurisdictions in areas of common interest, staff exchanges and study visits between interested jurisdictions. We encourage, where relevant, the involvement of victims, offenders' families, volunteer organisations and others in the community in finding helpful and workable solutions to correctional and criminal justice issues. We try to enhance public education, and understanding and involvement in correctional matters.

ICPA is a non-governmental organisation in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).

Communications Committee
International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA)
0131 244 8773



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