Visit to the Probation Board for Northern Ireland
Marking 50 Years of International Bureau
On Thursday, 15 May 2025, CEP attended the 50th anniversary symposium of the International Bureau (Bureau Buitenland) of the Dutch Probation Service (Reclassing Nederland), held at “De Lik” in Utrecht. Although the International Bureau is relatively young compared to the Dutch Probation Service with over 200 years of history, it has developed a solid track record through its international focus and strong commitment to working with volunteers. More about their work can be found at www.bureau-buitenland.nl
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CoPPer project – Transnational Training Event: DGRSP and Aproximar lead an inspiring Training in Lisbon
From May 12–14, the HUB de Justiça of Lisbon hosted a three-day Transnational Training Event under the CoPPer Project – European Volunteering in Probation.
Continue readingCEP at the 2025 DG Probation Conference in Germany
On 9 May 2025, CEP Board Member Joachim Tein presented at the annual conference of the German Directors Generals (DGs) in probation. A key forum for leaders from across Germany’s probation services. This 3-day event is known for its hands-on agenda, this year covering topics like AI and digital tools in probation, cooperation in further education, legal developments, and security.
Continue readingRecap: Conference on Public Perception of Probation
From 6 to 7 May, the CEP Conference on the Public Perception of Probation in Europe took place in Antalya, Türkiye, bringing together over 100 participants from more than 20 countries. The event offered space for open discussion, exchange of experiences, and practical ideas on how probation is seen and supported across Europe.
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