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EMPRO
Empowerment of the Framework Decisions 2008/947 and 2009/829 through EU Probation Services
Timeframe
02/2025 – 01/2027 (24 months)
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Advancing FD 2008/947 and 2009/829 through coordinated EU probation services
EMPRO aims to significantly strengthen the understanding and application of FD 2008/947 and 2009/829 within the European Union. Through comprehensive training activities, the project will upscale probation officers’ soft power in the application of these instruments, ensuring a more frequent and swift resort to pre- and post-trial alternatives to detention and further advocate for stronger and more meaningful communication between relevant stakeholders.
Where
- Belgium
- France
- Germany
- Portugal
- Romania
- The Netherlands
Funding
- JUST-2024-JTRA (DG Justice Programme)
Objectives
Lay the groundwork for assisting probation and other justice professionals in more frequent and efficient use of FD 2008/947 and FD 2009/829 and therein advocate for
probationary solutions and alternatives to custodial measures.
Promote the use of FD 2008/947 and FD 2009/829 by embracing the use of existing and future digital tools in way of contributing to streamlining effective cooperation between
authorities, in full consideration of Directive (EU) 2023/2843 and Regulation (EU) 2023/2844.
Promote knowledge sharing amongst professionals in a (trans)national environment towards better cooperation and mutual trust.
Ensure advocacy for human and fundamental rights enshrined in the EUCFR and ECHR, towards a more humane and efficient rehabilitation process, with a special focus on foreign nationals at the pre-and post-trial phases of the proceedings.
Expected outcomes
The EMPRO Database, including guidance for national application of promising practices, mechanisms for probation officers, a terminology glossary, and key recommendations for using FD 2008/947 and FD 2009/829.
An e-Learning course that equips practitioners with skills to implement FD 2008/947 and
FD 2009/829 effectively, while addressing key identified questions.
Cross-Border Training Activities with the target groups, building on the e-learning course, using a learning-by-doing approach.
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