We've compiled top highlights from recent research, policy, and practice resources across the world for our latest IACFP International News summary. Our topics for March and April, 2024 include IACFP updates; member access to SAGE Journals; recent research, policy, and practice; and upcoming conferences. 1. IACFP Updates Student Research Award Application Process Open The IACFP believes that rigorous scholarship provides the foundation to continue advancing our understanding of criminology and the justice system. To that end, we invite student researchers to apply for the IACFP Student Research Award, which offers two awards of $2500 each to pursue a relevant … [Read more...] about IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Mar/Apr 2024
Strategies and Solutions for Organizational Wellbeing
When Benchmark Analytics surveyed officers and leaders in corrections in 2022, they identified recruitment, retention, and burnout and officer wellness as the top issues they were facing in their organizations. As I’ve listened to individuals throughout the world who are working in corrections, behavioral health and rehabilitation, education, and public safety overall, these same issues continue to come up. Many organizations are introducing innovative methods to address these issues; however, most solutions focus on the individual correctional officer. This article focuses on a more comprehensive approach—organizational wellbeing. In January 2024, the Council of Juvenile Justice … [Read more...] about Strategies and Solutions for Organizational Wellbeing
IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Jan/Feb 2024
We've compiled top highlights from recent research, policy, and practice resources across the world for our latest IACFP International News summary. Our topics for January and February, 2024 include recent research; policy updates; considerations for practice; and upcoming conferences. 1. IACFP Updates The IACFP Board has appointed Dr. Kristy Holtfreter to serve a three-year term as editor-in-chief of Criminal Justice and Behavior, beginning January 1, 2024. Dr. Holtfreter has previously contributed to CJB as an Associate Editor, Editorial Board Member, Special Issue Guest Editor (January 2016), author, and active reader of published content. She is the sixth individual–and the … [Read more...] about IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Jan/Feb 2024
IACFP International Correctional Mental Health Leadership Network
The IACFP International Correctional Mental Health Leadership Network (IACFP Leadership Network) was established in 2019. Its purpose was to: Provide a forum for leaders of correctional and forensic mental health: Learn about correctional mental health delivery systems around the world Collaborate in arriving at a set of principles for improving care for mentally ill offenders, both inside and outside of prison Promote ways to expand and to share the applied research literature on correctional mental health and Improve on the professional development of both licensed mental health practitioners and line staff (direct-care providers). Since the inaugural in-person meeting in Boston, MA, the … [Read more...] about IACFP International Correctional Mental Health Leadership Network
IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Nov/Dec 2023
We've compiled top highlights from recent research, policy, and practice resources across the world for our latest IACFP International News summary. Our topics for November and December, 2023 include recent research; policy updates; considerations for practice; and upcoming conferences. 1. IACFP Updates New Board Members Please join us in welcoming Joel Dvoskin (United States) and Jessica Borg (New Zealand), new at-large IACFP board members. They will begin their 3-year terms of board service 1 January 2024. Joel A. Dvoskin, Ph.D., ABPP, currently serves as Assistant Professor (Clinical) University of Arizona College of Medicine, Independent Monitor of selected systems, … [Read more...] about IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Nov/Dec 2023
IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Sep/Oct 2023
We've compiled top highlights from recent research, policy, and practice resources across the world for our latest IACFP International News summary. Our topics for September and October, 2023 include recent research; policy updates; considerations for practice; and upcoming conferences. Coming Soon… The IACFP Board is making changes in the way it communicates with its members. The first step will be the integration of Higher Logic, a member and customer engagement platform, into the website. This will provide an updated member portal, add the ability for members to engage with one another through the IACFP Connected Community (if they choose to do so), and create a foundation for … [Read more...] about IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Sep/Oct 2023
Book Review: Gripping Insights: Recent Psychological Research on Hong Kong Corrections
This book is a compilation of eleven papers written on the research and clinical practice performed by the psychological services section staff of the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department’s Rehabilitative Division between 2018-2022. The year 2022 marked the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the 40th anniversary of the Correctional Services Department. The release of this book coincided with the celebration of these anniversaries. As noted by Mr. Wong Kwok-hing, CSDSM, Commissioner of Correctional Services, in the forward of the book: “One of the strategic focuses of our Department is to broaden and deepen its research capacity. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Gripping Insights: Recent Psychological Research on Hong Kong Corrections
IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Jul/Aug 2023
We've compiled top highlights from recent research, policy, and practice resources across the world for our latest IACFP International News summary. Our topics for July and August, 2023 include recent research; policy updates; considerations for practice; and upcoming conferences. Coming Soon… The IACFP Board is making changes in the way it communicates with its members. The first step will be the integration of Higher Logic, a member and customer engagement platform, into the website. This will provide an updated member portal, add the ability for members to engage with one another through the IACFP Connected Community (if they choose to do so), and create a foundation for future … [Read more...] about IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Jul/Aug 2023
IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for May/Jun 2023
We've compiled top highlights from recent research, policy, and practice resources across the world for our latest IACFP International News summary. Our topics for May and June, 2023 include recent research; policy updates; considerations for practice; and upcoming conferences. 1. Research Recovering Identity—Criminalized Women’s Fight for Dignity and Freedom Cesraéa Rumpf is the author of this book that captures the journey of formerly incarcerated women from their identities as criminals and addicts to rehabilitated and positively contributing to their families and communities. It chronicles their stories and analyzes the aspects of the criminal justice system that … [Read more...] about IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for May/Jun 2023
IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Mar/Apr 2023
We've compiled top highlights from recent research, policy, and practice resources across the world for our latest IACFP International News summary. Our topics for March and April, 2023 include IACFP updates; member access to SAGE Journals; recent research, policy, and practice; and upcoming conferences. 1. IACFP Updates IACFP Student Research Award Applications Now AvailableIACFP Student Members are eligible to apply for the IACFP Student Research Award. The IACFP Board has approved up to two $2500 USD research awards for calendar year 2023. Research Award Applications are available here.Applications for the research awards will be independently evaluated by a 3-member board … [Read more...] about IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Mar/Apr 2023
IACFP Announces Completion of Report on Mental Health in Community Corrections
In 2019, the IACFP Board began to focus on community corrections as one of its priorities. Their goal was to advance research and support for effective mental health service delivery systems in community corrections worldwide. The first phase of this work was to conduct a literature review and to scan research and practice. The board then utilized their networks to reach out to jurisdictions around the world to build a diverse scope from which to examine and learn. The details of the scope of phase one were summarized in the April 2021 IACFP Bulletin. The results of the first phase can be found in the document, “Mental Health and Community Corrections: International Perspectives.” The … [Read more...] about IACFP Announces Completion of Report on Mental Health in Community Corrections
IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Jan/Feb 2023
We've compiled top highlights from recent research, policy, and practice resources across the world for our latest IACFP International News summary. Our topics for January and February, 2023 include IACFP updates, recent research, emerging practices, and upcoming conferences. 1. IACFP Update The IACFP Board met on 17 January 2023. At that time, they adopted a budget for 2023 that supports the priorities noted in the last issue of the IACFP Bulletin. Those areas of strategic focus are: International Strategy Professional Education and Support Community Corrections Funding for projects includes some financial support for the 2nd in-person … [Read more...] about IACFP International News, Research, and Resources for Jan/Feb 2023