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CEP visit to Norwegian Correctional Service and Ambassador Program Participation

CEP Secretary General Jana Spero visited the Norwegian Directorate of Correctional Service (KDI) and the Correctional Service of Norway Staff Academy (KRUS).

Jana Spero, CEP Secretary General
Jana Spero, CEP Secretary General

Ms. Spero actively participated in the Ambassadors program – Common Week with Polish, Romanian, and Norwegian ambassadors at the Norwegian Correctional Service in Lillestrøm from the 10 to the 15 September 2023.

On September 12 Jana visited prison Ila.

Furthermore, on September 13, the Secretary-General gave a lecture to participants on the “Seamless principle” and presented the work of CEP. During the visit, Jana met with Ms. Heidi Bottolfs and Mr. Jan-Erik Sandlie, Deputies of the General Director of the Norwegian Correctional Service, and with Mr. Kim Ekhaugen, Director of International Cooperation.

 

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