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Day 1 of the 7th World Congress on Probation and Parole is underway in Bali, Indonesia
Representing the Confederation of European Probation CEP, former board member Jo Tein, CEP President Annie Devos and Vice-President Daniel Danglades are on site, sharing insights and reflections from this global gathering of probation and parole professionals.
A key highlight of the day was Annie Devos officially opening the Congress, marking a significant and proud moment for CEP and the international probation community. CEP has played an important role in initiating the World Congress on Probation and Parole, and it is inspiring to see how this platform continues to bring together expertise and innovation from around the world.
Jo Tein is capturing daily highlights and interviews via Division_Y, his YouTube channel. Watch the Day 1 recap here:
For more information about the Congress: https://www.wcpp2026.id/
Jo will continue providing daily coverage throughout the week until Friday, 17 April. Stay tuned for more updates!
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