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Standardising the European prison officer profile to increase professional mobility
To promote qualification standards across Europe, a selected group of prison staff contributed to designing an innovative training programme for prison officers. In Europe, prison officers’ education and training can vary significantly from country to country. These differences that also apply to entry requirements, prevent officers from easily transferring their
EU: Promoting judicial cooperation to support foreign individuals on probation
A new transnational initiative is taking steps to promote the implementation of the Framework Decision 2008/947 on the application of the principle of mutual recognition to judgments and probation decisions. The end goal is to deepen cooperation between judicial authorities across EU Member States and address the issues that are
Solidifying the Balkan, Southern and Eastern European learning hub on radicalisation
Dozens of experts on violent extremism prevention and countering (P/CVE) from fourteen countries and multi-lateral organisations gathered to share expert insights. The initiative marks the strengthening of a network on holistic radicalisation prevention.
Designing the future European Prison Officer professional training curricula
Thirty prison officers, prison wardens, prison officers’ trainers and other prison staff from four countries gathered to contribute to designing an innovative training programme. The initiative seeks to promote qualification standards across Europe, also focusing on digital skills.
A virtual hub for P/CVE training and knowledge sharing
The HOPE Radicalisation Network provides a space full of relevant resources for professionals to prevent and counter violent extremism and tools to promote intersectoral collaboration.
8th JUSTICE TRENDS published: Unique interviews with Corrections leaders globally
The new issue is filled with exclusive interviews with correctional leaders and experts, insightful articles, and debates on pressing issues. As usual, the package results in an unmatched publication that captures corrections’ international state of affairs.
Process chain development for labour market insertion of former detainees
A new initiative seeks to break the reoffending cycle and reduce recidivism by supporting employment opportunities for (ex)inmates.
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism: Enhancing the NGOs’ role
R2COM project brings practitioners and researchers together to discuss a holistic and comprehensive approach towards enhancing NGOs’ role in preventing and countering violent extremism (P/CVE). The initiative especially focuses on interventions post-release from prison.
Prison work to develop professional competencies
New transnational initiative is taking steps to create a solid base for an ongoing connection between industries and prison services. The goal is to facilitate inmate professional development while in prison.