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New RAN paper on Islamist extremist converts

The Radicalisation Awareness Network (RAN) has issued a new paper on Islamist extremist converts.

The document is written by Mrs. Luisa Ravagnani, Professor in criminology of terrorism and international crimes at the University of Brescia, Italy, and speaks about the challenges and recommendations in the rehabilitation work with these offenders.

The full document can be downloaded here.

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Communication on DigitalJustice@2030

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The EU’s competitiveness will increasingly depend on the digitalisation of all sectors, which will drive investment. Digitalisation and the deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) will be essential to the ability of public authorities to deliver high-quality public services, notably also in the field of justice. Europe’s Digital Decade is underway with the ambition that by 2030 the EU has all key public services available online. The ultimate aim will be to increase the efficiency of public services by making them digital by default, stimulating productivity.

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Webinar on Alternatives to Detention – CEP Webinar Series 2026

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CEP is pleased to invite you to the first webinar in the CEP Webinar Series 2026, taking place on Thursday, 22 January 2026, at 14:00 CET. This webinar will introduce a unique programme developed by the Meuse Probation Service, which was awarded the CEP Award 2025 in the category of Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion (The Sue Hall Award).

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CEP Webinar Series 2026

12/01/2026

In 2026 CEP launches a series of short webinars that will take place every third Thursday of January, March, May and November.

We sincerely invite all probation practitioners, social workers, managers, policy makers, researchers, students as well as colleagues from partners organisations to join and share your knowledge with us.

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Help Us Improve the CEP Website

07/01/2026

At Confederation of European Probation (CEP), we want to make sure our website continues to support our mission and the work of our community in the best possible way.

We are inviting you to take part in a short survey that takes around six minutes. Your feedback will help us understand what is working well and where the website can be improved.

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Prison

From Challenges to Solutions: Mapping European Strategies on Prison Overcrowding

06/01/2026

EuroPris has published a new report titled From Challenges to Solutions: Mapping European Strategies on Prison Overcrowding. The report provides an overview of how prison administrations across Europe are addressing prison overcrowding and their responses to it.

The mapping exercise was conducted between April and September 2025. It is based on structured survey responses from 33 national and regional prison administrations, representing approximately 80% of EuroPris members. The findings are complemented by expert interviews and institutional input.

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Probation in Europe

New calls for proposals under the CERV and Justice programmes!

05/01/2026

Discover the first 2026 calls and do not miss the opportunity to apply.

>> Click here to view the calls.

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