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International Penal and Penitentiary Foundation
AbbreviationIPPF, FIPP
PredecessorInternational Penal and Penitentiary Commission
Formation1950; 74 years ago (1950)
Founded atBern, Switzerland
TypeIGO, NGO
Legal statusFoundation
PurposePromotes studies in the field of the prevention of crime and the treatment of offenders
HeadquartersBern, Switzerland
Region
Worldwide
MethodsScientific research, publications and teaching
FieldsPrison reform, Prisoners' rights, Human rights
Membership (2024)
25 Member States
Secretary General
Mary Rogan
President
Stephen Shute
Main organ
Council of the Foundation
Websitehttps://www.ippf-fipp.org/

The International Penal and Penitentiary Foundation (IPPF; French: Fondation internationale pénale et pénitentiaire, FIPP) is an international organisation with quasi-governmental status. It promotes studies on crime-prevention and treatment of offenders, focussing on research, publications and teaching. It has been approved by the General Assembly of the United Nations and holds consultative status at the United Nations and the Council of Europe.

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