International Corrections

The Global Justice Information Sharing Initiative (Global) serves as a Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) and advises the U.S. Attorney General on justice information sharing and integration initiatives. Global was created to support the broad scale exchange of pertinent justice and public safety information. It promotes standards-based electronic information exchange to provide the justice community with timely, accurate, complete, and accessible information in a secure and trusted environment.

IJJO engages in training, research, technical support, advocacy, dissemination of specialized resources and new developments in the field, and recognition of leading professionals and organizations in juvenile justice.

"The World Prison Brief is an online database providing free access to information on prison systems around the world. It is a unique resource, which supports evidence-based development of prison policy and practice globally."

This report provides an overview of the performance of prison health systems in the WHO European Region. It contains 2020 data obtained through a survey collected from 36 countries, where a total of 613 497 people were deprived of their liberty.

ACA’s International Core Standards provide the basis for accreditation of correctional institutions throughout the world, supplying organizations with the information they need to pursue and maintain excellence in correctional practices. In addition, ACA’s customized international trainings provide a full range of opportunities for adult correctional and juvenile justice staff. Explore how your facility can benefit from ACA’s international expertise by becoming a global partner in corrections.

United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-custodial Measures for Women Offenders (the Bangkok Rules).

The origin of the rules dates back to the year 1955 when – following the atrocities of two World Wars – the Member States of the United Nations decided to formulate and adopt internationally acknowledged minimum conditions for the treatment of prisoners.

United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for Non-custodial Measures.