Projects
Developing the Use of Technical Tools in Cross-Border Resettlement (DUTT)
This project seeks to study the potential usage of specific technical tools, as a means to assist with transnational transfers of offenders. Specifically, it will look at: Video-conference technology (VCT) & Multi-lingual Touch Screen Facilities (TSF).
The project aims to research the two above areas, in relation to the transfer of offenders across EU member states. It will model processes and techniques used between the partner countries to identify potential issues and difficulties. Both technical issues and practice-based issues will be explored. Recommendations for future usage will then be made. Project learning will be disseminated more widely than the project partners, in order to be of use to other states.
Aim of the DUTT project: in preparation for the Framework Decisions 2008/947 & 2008/909 to trial and study the effectiveness of two specific technical tools: video-conference technology (VCT) and touch screen facility (TSF) to improve access to resettlement information for offenders.
Countries involved: UK, Latvia, the Netherlands
EU funding programme: criminal justice funding programme (JPEN)
Click on the links to read a short summary, and the final conference report.
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From 7 to 10 July 2026, more than 60 criminal justice professionals from across Europe and beyond gathered in Barcelona for the 8th Criminal Justice Platform Europe (CJPE) Summer Course, hosted by the Centre for Legal Studies and Specialised Training (CEJFE) of the Government of Catalonia. Bringing together professionals from probation, restorative justice and prisons, the Summer Course once again demonstrated the unique value of cross-sector learning, international cooperation and professional exchange.
Probation in Europe
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The authentic world of probation and mediation, in which professional work intersects with human destinies, is brought to you by the publication through case studies revealing the diverse life stories of convicts and the dynamics of their relationship with probation and mediation officers.
CEP
New Publication: CEP, Probation and the Digital Future
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The latest issue of the Journal of Offender Monitoring features an English version of Gerry McNally’s chapter, CEP, Probation and the Digital Future, first published in 2023 as part of the Portuguese book Execução das Penas e Medidas na Comunidade no Futuro Digital, edited by Nuno Caiado.
Calls and funding oppertunities
European Commission | Call for proposals to support transnational projects in the fields of e-Justice, victims’ rights, and procedural rights.
02/07/2026
The European Commission has launched a new call for proposals to support transnational projects in the fields of e-Justice, victims’ rights, and procedural rights.
With a total budget of €9.4 million, the call aims to fund projects that contribute to the digitalisation and effectiveness of justice systems, strengthen the protection of victims, and promote access to justice and judicial cooperation across Europe.
Education and Training
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The European Judicial Training Team of the European Commission is pleased to announce the launch of 40 e-capsules (each available in all EU languages) within civil law, criminal law and fundamental rights.
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