Join us on the 29th and 30th of October for a crucial workshop in collaboration with the EuroPris and kindly hosted by the Federal Ministry of Justice of Austria, as we address one of the most significant issues facing European prison systems today—Foreign National Offenders (FNOs).
As migration and global political shifts continue to impact Europe, the number and proportion of FNOs in prisons are rising, bringing unique challenges to prison and probation services. That being said, an FNO in one country is a citizen imprisoned abroad in another.
This dual perspective is central to the work of EuroPris and CEP’ Foreign Nationals in Prison and Probation (FNPP) Expert Group.
This workshop from 29-30 October 2024, will bring together professionals from across Europe, including those in prison, probation, and NGOs, to engage in presentations, discussions, and knowledge-sharing on this increasingly important area of criminal justice policy.
Workshop objectives
Updating the ‘Good Practice Manual for Working with Foreign Prisoners‘: A primary focus will be on developing an up-to-date version of this manual, ensuring compliance with Council of Europe CM/Rec 2012(12).
This revision will incorporate valuable insights from practical experiences, potentially guiding future updates to the Council of Europe’s recommendations.
Promoting the Welfare and Interests of Foreign Nationals: We aim to enhance the welfare of foreign nationals imprisoned outside their country of residence by facilitating their social reintegration.
This involves fostering cooperation and information exchange between national and international agencies, supporting prisoners abroad and their families, and liaising with both governmental and non-governmental bodies that provide crucial support to these individuals.
By raising awareness of FNO issues, we seek to improve their management, rehabilitation, and resettlement from entry into prison through to release and probation.
Additionally, the goal is to support the welfare and interests of FNOs imprisoned outside their home countries, facilitating their social reintegration. We also aim to foster cooperation and information exchange between national and international agencies, and groups supporting prisoners abroad and their families, and to collaborate with both governmental and non-governmental bodies assisting these individuals.
Programme
The workshop will be a full two-day event in October.
The workshop schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, 29 October: Full-day workshop
- Wednesday, 30 October: Half-day workshop (until 12:30 PM)
During these two days, participants will have the opportunity to engage in various activities, discussions, and learning sessions.
More details to follow soon.
Participants and registration
The travel & accommodation costs must be covered by the participants.
The prison visit, transfers and participation in the roundtable discussion are covered by EuroPris.
This workshop is open to professionals from European countries in the following areas:
- Prison & probation professionals
- NGOs
>You can register by clicking here.
>>Please be aware that CEP members who wish to attend this event but who are not able to (fully) fund their attendance, may fill in the form on the CEP website to apply for a bursary.
Accommodation and Logistics
Participants are responsible for arranging and covering their own travel and accommodation.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with a direct booking link to Flemings Selection Hotel Wien-City (Josefstädter Str. 10-12, 1080 Vienna), where the rate is €169 per night.
Venue
Bundesministerium für Justiz
Palais Trautson
Museumstrasse 7
1070 Wien, Austria