More than 750 participants from 160 countries came together for the V World Congress on Justice With Children, held from 2 to 4 June in Madrid, Spain, and more than 6000 participants joint online. The Congress, organized by the Global Initiative on Justice With Children and a wide network of international partners, called for systemic reforms to address violence against children in justice systems and to promote Child centered justice systems.
Continue readingthe HMPPS Insights Festival25 is looking for hosts
The award-winning HMPPS Insights Festival is back and will take place 17th –28th November 2025 and is looking for a host!
Exclusive to CEP Members | Apply to host the 2026 Electronic Monitoring Conference
The Confederation of European Probation (CEP) is excited to invite proposals from CEP members interested in hosting the prestigious 14th CEP Electronic Monitoring Conference, scheduled for September/October 2026.
Continue readingRecap: Webinar on Violent Extremism and Assessment
New interview episode: Steve Pitts on International Cooperation in Probation
The latest episode of Division_Y features a compelling conversation with Steve Pitts, Ambassador of the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) and former Head of International Relations at the UK Ministry of Justice (Prisons and Probation Service for England and Wales).
Continue readingCEP Participates in the 38th Meeting of the Council for Penological Co-operation (PC-CP) Working Group
Unpacking criminal detention rules and regulations across the EU
The EU Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has updated its online criminal detention database, which includes national standards, laws, and monitoring reports on detention conditions in the EU and the UK.
CEP Vice-President speaks at ERA event on European Prison Rules
Recap: 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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