The 13th episode of Division_Y features an in-depth conversation with Prof. Bernd Maelicke, one of Germany’s most respected voices in prison and probation reform.
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CEP Ambassador Steve Pitts Receives Prestigious Japanese Honour
We are pleased to share that CEP Ambassador Steve Pitts has been awarded the prestigious Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette by the Government of Japan. The honour was officially presented on 25th July 2025 at a formal ceremony held at the Japanese Ambassador‘s residence in London, hosted by the Japanese Ambassador.
Continue readingMark Your Calendars: Exciting Probation Events Ahead
As the season continues, we’re looking ahead to a dynamic line-up of events across Europe. From specialised workshops to international training and conferences, there’s something valuable for everyone working in probation and beyond.
New Vodcast Episode: Tobias Merckle on Free Forms of Juvenile Detention
Recap: Criminal Justice Summer Course 2025
Criminal Justice Summer Course 2025: How to Promote Change: Strengthening the Professional Role within Restorative Justice, Probation Services, and Prisons. From 1-4 July, 2025, the 7th edition of the Criminal Justice Summer Course, welcomed over 50 professionals from across Europe and beyond at CEJFE in Barcelona.
Continue reading2025 EU Guidance document responding to the needs of victims of terorrism
New Vodcast Episode: Sigrid Iblher on Volunteering in Prison and Aftercare
Launch of the CEP Research and Development Strategy Summary
We’re thrilled to announce that the Confederation of European Probation (CEP), in cooperation with the University of Glasgow (led by CEP Honorary Member Professor Fergus McNeill), and with the support of the CEP Expert Group on Research, has produced the CEP Research and Development Strategy. We are happy to share the summary with you!
Continue readingRecap: Expert Group on Communication and Awareness-Raising
On 9–10 June 2025, Prague hosted the very first meeting of the Expert Group on Communication and Awareness-Raising. This group was established following the discussions and outcomes of the 2024 Workshop on Working with Communities and Awareness-Raising, also held in Prague.
Continue reading5th World Congress on Justice With Children calls for transformative change in Juvenile Justice
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.
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