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CEP at the 27th ICPA Conference in Istanbul
CEP SG Jana Spero Kamenjarin attended the 27th International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) Conference, held in Istanbul, Türkiye. The conference brought together professionals, researchers, and policy experts from around the world to share insights and best practices. There were approximately 700 participants and the conference program consisted of 151 presentations.
One of the most powerful moments of the event was the presentation from Türkiye titled Strengthening Staff Wellbeing in Prisons and Operational Processes in Crisis Situations, delivered by Director General Mr Enis Yavuz Yildirim. In the presentation, Director General Yildirim highlighted exceptional efforts and coordination of the staff of the Directorate for Prison and Detention Houses during the earthquake response and recovery in 2023. Their dedication, resilience, and community engagement were truly inspiring and a testament to the strength of cooperation in times of crisis.
CEP Secretary General Jana Spero Kamenjarin delivered a presentation during the Host Day on how CEP contributes to Staff Wellbeing and Professional Development.
One of the Plenary Speakers was Professor Ioan Durnescu, CEP honorary member, with his presentation on Preventing Burnout in Probation: Towards a Resilient Workforce Through Organisational Strategies – Findings From a European Survey. This survey was conducted in cooperation with the CEP, and more information about the survey will soon be available on the CEP website.
This conference was an invaluable opportunity to engage with colleagues from diverse backgrounds, learn from their perspectives, and explore new approaches to common challenges. The ICPA Correctional Excellence Awards Ceremony was also held during the Conference.
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