Introduction
Fourth International Correctional Research Symposium 2025
From Individual to Ecosystem: Sharing Research that Matters for Corrections
EuroPris and the International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) organised the fourth Correctional Research Symposium, hosted by the Northern Ireland Prison Service (NIPS).
ICPA and EuroPris shared the belief that quality research could help guide both the design and delivery of correctional services. The tradition of our Correctional Research Symposiums (CRSs) was an expression of that belief and an opportunity for researchers and practitioners to come together and discuss the challenges of moving from research to practice. Our fourth CRS highlighted a related belief: that our rehabilitative efforts with justice-involved individuals might not just be enough. We also needed to engage with, rely on, and steadily work to expand support from the broader ecosystem.
- Academics and Researchers
- Prison and Probation Professionals
- Prison-Community Directors / Governors / Director Generals / Higher Management
- Social and Community Justice Service Professionals
- Tuesday 13 May: Registration and Welcome Reception
- Wednesday 14 May: Plenaries and Workshops
- Thursday 15 May: Plenaries and Workshops
- Friday 16 May: Facility Visits (Optional)
View the full programme on the ICPA website here.
Relive the highlights of the Correctional Research Symposium 2025 by watching some of the plenary session recordings that are now available on our YouTube channel. These recordings feature leading researchers and practitioners exploring the latest evidence, innovations, and strategies shaping prison policy and practice. Whether you joined us in person or are discovering the event for the first time, these sessions offer valuable insights into bridging research and real-world application across the prison sector.
