The GEO Group participated in the International Corrections and Prisons Association’s (ICPA) Annual Conference in Antwerp, Belgium in October 2023. The theme of the conference was “Humane Corrections – What More Can We Do?” Presenters from the public and private sector shared best practices in improving the quality of life of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals.
An estimated 900 attendees from 79 nations participated in the conference. The conference covered a wide range of topics under the banner of humane corrections, including new trends and innovations, the use of technology, community-based corrections, mental health and healthcare, cohort-specific corrections, education, and vocational training. Attendees had the opportunity to participate in plenary sessions, workshops, discussions, and networking events, as well as to visit correctional facilities and learn about the Belgian Prison Service's best practices. The GEO Group was the only representative from the private sector at the invitation-only Head of Service meeting.
Throughout the conference, attendees discussed common issues such as labor shortages, aging facilities, aging populations, and outdated or lack of current technologies. A solution to a significant challenge that was discussed at the Technology Network Group was getting earlier private sector involvement in RFP/bid writing. Representatives from the private sector expressed that a common occurrence on RFPs/tenders was that they are facing requirements that contain outdated or obsolete specifications.
Thirteenth Annual Event Held in Jena on May 7, 2024 The thirteenth annual LaSalle Parish Scholars Reception was held Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Jena, sponsored by The GEO Group and the LaSalle Economic Development District (LEDD). More than 75 scholars were presented with 166 scholarships for a total of approximately $93,000 at the reception held each year to honor parish scholars who receive scholarships and to honor businesses and organizations that sponsor the scholarships with the pictures featured in this special “Scholars Reception” section. ...READ MORE
Every year, the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel (IACTP) receives nominations from throughout the country for outstanding accomplishments in training. In November 2023, during the national IACTP conference hosted by the Tennessee Department of Corrections, two GEO staff were recognized and awarded for their training achievements. Aeisha Hobbs, Training Administrator for Moore Haven Correctional and Rehabilitation Center was selected as the 2023 IACTP Trainer of the Year for exemplary training in the field of corrections. Mary O’Conner, Training Administrator at Florence West Correctional and Rehabilitation Facility was awarded the 2023 IACTP Training System Award. Congratulatious to Mary O’Conner and Aisha Hobbs for their accomplishment of being nationally recognized as top contributors in training and employee development by the International Association of Correctional Training Personnel....READ MORE
The Montgomery Processing Center (MPC) celebrated its five-year anniversary in October 2023. ...READ MORE