Previous Article
News
Surveying Cross-Border Protection
Surveying Cross-Border Protection: Assessing the Implementation of Directive 2011/99/EU on European Protection Orders (EPO)
The European Union Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (EUROJUST) together with the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) invite professionals working in the police, judiciary, and support services to take part in the following survey concerning the implementation of Directive 2011/99/EU on the European Protection Orders (EPO).
The EPO is designed to protect individuals in a cross-border context by continuing the protection of an individual from one Member State to another. A judicial authority or equivalent authority decides on protective measures. The decision entails the following measures: 1. a prohibition from entering certain locations, 2. a prohibition or regulation of contact, and 3. a prohibition or regulation on approaching the protected person closer than a prescribed distance.
The survey aims to gather the most up-to-date information on the use, pertinence, challenges and best practices concerning the EPO.
The survey builds upon the findings of the European Parliamentary Research Service assessment (PE 603.272) published in 2017, the European Parliament Resolution (P8_TA(2018)0189) that ensued in 2018 and the European Commission report (COM(2020) 187 final) published in 2020. All documents point at the underuse of this judicial cooperation instrument and identify challenges. From an operational perspective, Eurojust casework in the period 2015-2023 confirms the limited use of the EPO.
The outcome of the survey is designed to inform policymakers and practitioners and will be presented at the Eurojust Symposium on victims’ rights in April 2024.
The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Notably, section B is dedicated to victims’ support services practising in the EU.
Please find here the link to the survey. It will remain active until 4 March 2024.
Related News
Keep up to date with the latest developments, stories, and updates on probation from across Europe and beyond. Find relevant news and insights shaping the field today.
New
Caseload and workload
Do you work in probation? We need your voice!
24/08/2026
As part of its long-standing cooperation with research, CEP invites its members to contribute to a special edition of the European Probation Journal on the topic of Workload in Probation.
New
Alternatives to pre-trial detention, Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation, Gender Equality, Probation in Europe
SPACE II report is now available
24/08/2026
The use of community sanctions and measures that allow individuals to remain in the community – also known as alternatives to imprisonment – continues to grow overall in Europe, although at a moderate pace, according to the latest Council of Europe annual penal statistics on persons under the supervision of probation agencies (2025 SPACE II survey).
New
Victims rights
Adoption of the revised Victims’ Rights Directive and call for evidence on EU strategy on victims’ rights
05/08/2026
The Council of the European Union has formally approved a new directive strengthening the rights of victims of crime across the EU. The updated law improves access to information, support, and protection by introducing an EU-wide victim support helpline (116 006), making it easier to report crimes through digital tools, strengthening safeguards for victims’ personal data, expanding child-friendly support services, improving access to legal aid, and helping ensure that victims receive compensation more quickly.
This directive updates the 2012 EU Victims’ Rights Directive and aims to ensure that victims receive more consistent and effective support across all Member States. Following its publication in the Official Journal, Member States will have 24 months to transpose the new rules into national law. For more information, see the Council of the European Union’s press release: Council greenlights law reinforcing protection of victims’ rights and check out the revised Victims’ Rights.
Probation Journal
juvenile offenders, Probation in Europe
Overview of Probation Procedures for Juveniles and Adults in Albania
22/07/2026
The Albanian Probation Service plays an important role in the implementation of alternative sanctions and measures for both juveniles and adults. Through supervision, assessment, and rehabilitation-oriented interventions, the Service aims to support compliance with court decisions, reduce the risk of reoffending, and promote the successful reintegration of individuals into society.
Community Sanctions and Measures
Nelson Mandela day
18/07/2026
Nelson Mandela Day reminds us that justice is not only about accountability – it is also about hope. Mandela believed in the dignity of every person and in the possibility of change. These principles are at the heart of probation.
Across Europe, probation professionals work every day to support people in taking responsibility for their actions, rebuilding their lives and successfully reintegrating into their communities. By promoting rehabilitation, social inclusion and human dignity, probation helps reduce reoffending and contributes to safer, more resilient societies.
New
CEP
Meet Ruth Armstrong, CEP’s new Research Policy Officer
14/07/2026
In early July 2026, Ruth Armstrong joined CEP as a Research Policy Officer. This is a new part-time role supporting the implementation of CEP’s Research and Development Strategy. Working with the Secretary General and the Expert Group on Research, Ruth will coordinate CEP’s research activities, exploring and building partnerships in research between academics and practitioners across Probation in Europe where members access, question and use evidence in their everyday work.
Subscribe to our bi-monthly email newsletter!
- Keep up to date with important probation developments and insights.