CEP at International Conference on Perpetrator Accountability in Moldova

On March 21, 2025, CEP Vice President Iuliana Carbunaru participated in the international conference “Advancing Survivors’ Safety: Strengthening Perpetrators’ Accountability” in Moldova. The event, organized by UNFPA Moldova, brought together key national and international stakeholders to discuss the progress and future steps in implementing Article 16 of the Istanbul Convention, which focuses on perpetrator programs as a crucial part of preventing gender-based violence.

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New Interview Online: Franziska Brandt – Supporting Children of Prisoners

The latest Division_Y interview features Franziska Brandt, a social worker with the Breaking the Waves project at the Kiel City Mission in Germany. She shares her insights on why children of prisoners need support and the challenges and successes of working with affected families.

Watch now (German with English subtitles): https://youtu.be/sXBcYx-yFhs

The eigth interview will follow on the 10.April 2025. The next guest is Maren Michels, director of the NGO “Hamburger Fürsorgeverein” that delivers different kinds of probation services and related support in Hamburg, Germany. Core question: Why and how should NGOs deliver probation services?

On Division_Y, experts discuss rehabilitation, justice, and the real impact of incarceration on families.

Stay tuned for more conversations!

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Recap: Expert Group on Violent Extremism

On March 12, 2025, the Expert Group on Violent Extremism held an in-person meeting in Cologne, Vienna. Building on the discussions and progress made in 2024, the group convened to further develop an overview of best practices for preventive interventions targeting violent extremism among juveniles and young adults up to the age of 26 under probation.

 

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Happy International Women’s Day 2025!

Today, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women worldwide. At CEP Probation, we are committed to fostering gender equality and inclusivity within the criminal justice system.
 
This year’s theme, #AccelerateAction, emphasizes the urgency of advancing gender parity, as current projections suggest it may take until 2158 to achieve full equality. (WILPF.ORG)
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