International Corrections and Prisons Association

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The International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) is a not-for-profit association for criminal justice professionals to join in a dialogue and to share ideas and practices aimed at advancing professional corrections. The current President is from the Scottish Prison Service.[1]

[edit] Mission Statement

"To contribute to public safety and healthier communities by encouraging and enabling best correctional practices in prisons and outside communities."

It is a member based Association and comprises a multi-national Board of Directors and approximately 700 members across more than 70 countries. Communication between members is achieved through a members-only community website and by attendance at an Annual General Meeting and Conference.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ SPS Chief Executive elected President of ICPA

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