International Training School on Core Correctional Skills 2025
Effective leadership in probation and parole is vital for rehabilitation, public safety, and social reintegration. Leaders influence policy and foster community partnerships.
A discussion with prominent figures from Europe and the U.S. will explore the future of probation and parole, emphasizing innovation and a community-focused approach to justice.
Speakers
Ioan Durnescu
University of Bucharest, Romania and ITSCCS Course Coordinator.
Veronica Ballard Cunningham
Executive Director of the American Probation and Parole Association
Annie Devos
Director-General for the Wallonia-Brussels Federation Probation Service and CEP President.
Imants Jurevicius
Head State Probation Service of Latvia.
Jochum Wildeman
Head of the International Department Dutch Probation, The Netherlands
Marta Ferrer Puig
Deputy Director of the Catalan Probation and Restorative Justice services, Catalan Ministry of Justice and CEP Vice-President.
Iuliana Carbunaru
Probation Inspector for the National Probation Directorate, Ministry of Justice of Romania and CEP Vice-President.
Myrinda Schweitzer Smith
Executive Director of the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute
Anna Esquerrà Roqueta
CEP Policy Officer
Joe Arvidson
The training aims to
- Explore leadership’s impact on developing a rehabilitation culture in probation and parole agencies.
- Upgrade and refresh core correctional skills, such as:
- building up the working alliance,
- pro-social modelling,
- problem-solving,
- motivational interviewing, and
- cognitive interventions.
Fees
Late registration fee:
- for CEP members: 550 euro
- for non-CEP members: 650 euro
Cancellation policy:
- Cancellations made before 15th June, will be reimbursed 90% of the fee
- Cancellations made after 15th June will be reimbursed the 50% of the fee.
- Cancellations made after the 15th of September will not be reimbursed because of commitments with the conference facilities.
Venue
This training takes place at the Centre d’Estudis Jurídics i Formació Especialitzada CEJFE
Accommodation
There are 10 rooms pre-booked (till 12 September) at a nearby hotel for event participants:
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6 double rooms for single use at €122.40/night (VAT and breakfast included)
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4 superior rooms for single use at €134.65/night (VAT and breakfast included)
Book your room via the Hotel Constanza website and use following block code: 288178
Please note: Hotel rates vary depending on the day of the week — different prices apply from Sunday to Thursday and on Fridays, Saturdays, and holiday eves. More information can be found here.
Organisers
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