Puducherry, India: Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Puducherry Campus, is hosting an International Conference on Correctional Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms (ICCRPR-2025) from 5th to 7th November 2025. With the overarching theme “Transformational Frameworks in Correctional Rehabilitation and Prison Reforms: Need for Self-Sustained Mechanism.” The conference will initiate dialogue, innovation, and action in correctional systems worldwide.
About the Venue and Organisers
The conference will be hosted at the RRU Puducherry Campus, which is situated in the Puducherry Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology (PIHMCT), with future expansion to a permanent location at Puducherry Technological University. Organised by the School of Behavioural Sciences and Forensic Investigations (SBSFI), RRU — an Institution of National Importance under the Ministry of Home Affairs — aims to bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss reformative ideas that improve correctional systems globally.
Main Theme and Sub-Themes
The overall theme is developing self-sustaining mechanisms in correctional rehabilitation. Some of the key sub-themes are:
- Reformation-Rehabilitation Strategies
- Young and Female Offenders
- Social Worker’s Role
- Alternative Dispute Resolution and Restorative Justice
- Clinical & Forensic Psychology in Prison Settings, Neuro-criminology and Clinical Criminology, Legal Assistance, Human Rights, Policy Making, and Technology in Penal Management.
Participation
This global conference invites participation by:
- Academics and students (UG/PG/PhD)
- Prison administrators and correctional officers
- Legal and mental health professionals
- Government officials and policymakers
- NGOs and community rehabilitation practitioners
- International academicians and researchers
Events and Presentation Modes
Participants may contribute through:
- Paper Presentations (10 minutes including Q&A)
- Symposiums (60-minute multi-speaker events)
- Workshops (60-minute practice sessions)
- Poster Presentations
Special panel discussions will be organised on themes such as entrepreneurial education in prisons, risk assessment, and therapeutic jurisprudence.
Awards and Recognition
- Best Paper Award: INR 10,000 per sub-theme
- Best Poster Awards: INR 5,000 for the top three posters
The winners will be awarded during the Valedictory Session.
Important Dates
- Abstract Submission Deadline: 31st July 2025
- Early Bird Registration Ends: 31st July 2025
- Regular Registration Ends: 31st August 2025
- Late Registration Closes: 15th September 2025
Abstract Submission Guidelines
Word limit: Max 300 words
Title: Centre aligned, under 15 words, lowercase
Author Info: Name, designation, institution, email
Content: Must include aim, method, findings (no subheadings or references)
Keywords: Not specified separately
Formatting: Line spacing and font style not specified, follow standard professional layout.
Submit abstracts at: https://forms.gle/N4S5RU2tqPwDeQKd8
Full papers (optional, ~5000 words) may be submitted in APA 7th format for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.
Registration Fees
| Category | Early Bird | Regular | Late | Spot |
| Indian UG/PG/PhD Students | ₹5000 | ₹5500 | ₹6500 | ₹8000 |
| Indian Professionals | ₹6000 | ₹7000 | ₹8000 | ₹10000 |
| International Students/Scholars | ₹8000 | ₹9000 | ₹10000 | NA |
| Accompanying Person | ₹5000 | ₹5500 | ₹6500 | ₹8000 |
Includes meal, conference kit, and publication fees. Registration is non-refundable. Register here: https://forms.gle/6ArkafxJCpgkkUd58
Pay here: https://forms.eduqfix.com/rruiccrprof/add
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
Mr. Aashish K. Tyagi
Clinical Psychologist & Organising Secretary
+91 92127 00003
iccrpr-2025@rru.ac.in
Additional Information
The conference is pending CRE (Continuing Rehabilitation Education) status. Certificates will be given to all presenting authors.
Attendees are requested to make visa, passport, and travel arrangements well in advance.
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