Previous Article
News
Recap: Webinar on Technology
On Thursday 19 September, participants gathered online for the 4th Webinar held by CEP in 2024, this time on the topic of Technology.
On Thursday 19 September, participants gathered online for the 4th Webinar held by CEP in 2024, this time on the topic of Technology. Organized in collaboration with the Expert Group on Technology, the session introduced the forthcoming Practice Recommendations regarding technologies in probation. Pia Andersson, Chair of the Expert Group (Prison and Probation Service of Finland), along with member David A. Raho (HMPPS, England and Wales), guided participants through the document, which is set to be published in October 2024.
The Practice Recommendations regarding technologies in probation is a comprehensive document whose purpose is, among others, to support jurisdictions to consider identified issues before developing and using technology, undergoing digitalisation or considering hybrid working models. It includes a collection of best practices and a checklist designed to help organizations navigate the introduction of new technologies effectively.
CEP would like to thank the Expert Group on Technology for their commitment and all year of work to finish the practice recommendations.
The presentation can be found here.
CEP online sessions (5th series)
The next webinar takes place on 21 November from 2 pm CET. This time on the topic of assessment. Registration is open here.
Have you not managed to join the webinars?
- 18 January 2024 – Women’s problem-solving court sentence as an alternative to custody by Fiona Deacon, HMPPS, England and Wales
https://www.cep-probation.org/recap-webinar-on-alternatives-to-detention/ - 21 March 2024 – Between religion and extremism – strategies for working with radicalised individuals by Cuma Ülger, Violence Prevention Network gGmbH, Germany
https://www.cep-probation.org/extremism/ - 16 May 2024 – Volunteer Probation Service in Austria by Katrin Koller, NeuStart, Austria and Introduction of the EU Funded project – CoPPer by Melinda Lewis, Reclassering Nederland, The Netherlands
https://www.cep-probation.org/recap-webinar-on-volunteers/ - or the full playlist on YouTube: https://cutt.ly/Kenscqsr
Related News
Keep up to date with the latest developments, stories, and updates on probation from across Europe and beyond. Find relevant news and insights shaping the field today.
New
CEP
CEP and Catalan justice leaders reaffirm longstanding cooperation
29/09/2026
Representatives of the Confederation of European Probation (CEP) met with senior officials from the Catalan Department of Justice and Democratic Quality in Barcelona on 28 September 2026, alongside the opening of the sixth International Training School on Core Correctional Skills. The meeting offered an opportunity to recognise a longstanding partnership and discuss its continued development.
Updated
Uncategorized
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Call for Pilot Implementation of the European Mental Health Training Curriculum
29/09/2026
Good news for CEP members! Following requests from our members, CEP has extended the deadline to apply for the pilot implementation of the European Mental Health Training Curriculum for Probation Officers.
Recap
ITSCCS, Technology
6th International Training School opens in Barcelona with a focus on digital probation
28/09/2026
How can probation professionals use new technologies in their interactions while building trust, showing empathy and supporting change? This question is at the heart of the sixth International Training School on Core Correctional Skills, which opened in Barcelona on 28 September 2026.
Recap
Probation in Europe
CEP at 42nd PC-CP Working Group Meeting
23/09/2026
The Council for Penological Co-operation (PC-CP) Working Group held its 42nd meeting from 15–17 September 2026 in Strasbourg. CEP was represented by Secretary General Jana Špero Kamenjarin.
New
Probation in Europe
New Division episode: Bernd Kammermeier on Supervision of Conduct
23/09/2026
The 22nd episode of Division_Y features Bernd Kammermeier from Rostock, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
Bernd is a unionist, practitioner and academic expert on supervision of conduct (Führungsaufsicht) in Germany. His recent PhD thesis examines the development and legal framework of this important instrument.
Recap
CEP
CEP at Kick-off Meeting for the 2026 Operating and Action Grants
22/09/2026
On 16 and 17 October, the Project and Policy Officers of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Justice and Consumers (DG JUST) organised the Kick-off Meeting for the 2026 Operating and Action Grants. Opened with a video message from Commissioner McGrath, the meeting covered a range of topics related to project management, including reporting requirements and horizontal priorities such as gender mainstreaming, EU values, and the EU survey. Last but not least, participants were presented with the future developments of AgoraEU and the Justice Programmes under the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) starting in 2028.
Subscribe to our bi-monthly email newsletter!
- Keep up to date with important probation developments and insights.