IMCA’s government relations committee acts as an advisory workgroup, providing guidance and direction to staff and the paid government relations firm Potomac Strategies. The committee provides IMCA members with legislative intelligence updates about Washington happenings, and grows “political branding” strategies and tactics, particularly related to IMCA’s certification programs. As an education and credentialing organization, IMCA does not lobby Congress, but the government relations committee helps tell IMCA’s story to regulators and government officials.

The Beat Within is a weekly creative writing program to provide incarcerated youth with consistent opportunities to share their ideas and life experiences in a safe space that encourages literacy, self-expression, critical thinking skills, and healthy, supportive relationships with adults and their community.