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Improving the Penitentiary response in Latin America and the Caribbean
National authorities from Latin American countries and international experts gathered by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to share best practices in the penitentiary sector. The goal is to enhance the response to the sanitary and humanitarian crises exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Multi-level training to promote risk screening and assessment
Over 50 criminal justice experts and practitioners from Europe and North America participated in an International Conference in Lisbon. The event discussed the progress and results of an initiative focusing on training justice professionals to achieve a comprehensive P/CVE strategy.
Employment retainment after Prison – Difficulties and Solutions
Representatives from prison institutions, industry, and professional development experts gathered to align their strategy going forward on a transnational project supporting (ex)-inmates’ employability and reintegration.
Sexual violence prevention starts with education
One innovative initiative is building a platform to increase the available knowledge and training materials on emotional and sexual violence for professionals working with young people, especially professors. This is expected to support gender-based violence awareness and prevention among youth.
Ensuring fundamental rights in cross-border preventive measures
Criminal justice professionals, law enforcement representatives, and academic experts gathered at an International Conference to discuss progress towards harmonising the European approach to cross-border judicial and police cooperation.
A holistic understanding of the Slovenian Justice context
Transnational initiative gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia, to discuss the country’s particular challenges with radicalisation and violent extremism, including youth radicalisation and Foreign Terrorist Fighters (FTFs) transit.
Enhancing leadership skills to reduce occupational stress in prisons
Prison officers, managing directors, and union representatives gathered to explore a transnational initiative aiming to develop leadership competencies in prisons. This training has the potential to mitigate stressful circumstances for staff, inmates, and their families.
Refocusing the European approach to prison and probation
IPS_Innovative Prison Systems participated in the 27th Council of Europe Conference of Directors of Prison and Probation Services (CDPPS). The event gathered over 100 decision-makers and experts to discuss challenges and opportunities in the correctional field.
Bulgaria’s radicalisation and extremism state-of-play
A transnational event brought together P/CVE experts and practitioners from nine countries to share insights on the Bulgarian radicalisation challenges and solutions.