International Corrections And Prisons Association
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 Tony Cameron CB, Chief Executive (retired) of the Scottish Prison Service.
ICPA is a non-governmental organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC). Founded in 1998, ICPA represents a membership based in over 80 countries around the world. All individuals and agencies involved in the related fields of justice are invited to take a closer look at ICPA and get involved in advancing professional corrections.
ICPA is governed by a multi-national Board of Directors representing every world region, and inclusive of public agency, voluntary, and private sector professionals. The Board of Directors holds meetings approximately six times per year, with ad hoc meetings called as required. The Association has an Executive Committee empowered to make key decisions on behalf of the Board of Directors as and when necessary. ICPA maintains a group of standing committees for decision-making and actioning of its regular business activities, as well as Board-led initiative groups all of which invite member participation. The Association holds an annual general meeting (AGM) at its yearly conference where the membership body exercises voting privileges on business matters.
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