CEP Probation

16/01/2025

📢 Reminder: CEP Webinar Next Week!

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Next week, Thursday, we’ll dive into the first session of our 2025 webinar series: Alternatives to Detention – Exploring Alternative Punitive Measures in the Polish Justice System
🎤 Speaker: Mr. Łukasz Zajic, an experienced court probation officer and educator
🕒 Date & Time: 23/1 at 2PM (CET)

🔔 Don’t forget to register! Registration closes 23 January at 11am CET – don’t miss your chance to join this insightful session.

🔗 Register Now: https://cutt.ly/5e2fuslH

We look forward to seeing you there!

15/01/2025

📢 CEP is inviting nominations for two expert groups:

1️⃣ Expert Group on Technology: one of the longest-standing groups within CEP, is seeking a new colleague or expert to join its ranks.
2️⃣ Expert Group on Communications and Awareness-Raising: new Expert Group in 2025 and looking for 8 colleagues or experts to join.

Who? Professionals and experts in the relevant fields.
Deadline? Submit nominations by 31 January 2025 to [email protected].

🗓️ First meetings:
Technology: Early April 2025, Tbilisi, Georgia.
Communications and Awareness-Raising: 9 June 2025, Prague, Czech Republic.

📎 For full membership details go to:

Expert group on Technology The Expert Group on Technology, one of the longest-standing groups within CEP, is seeking a new colleague or expert to join its ranks. If you are interested in nominating a candidate, please submit your nomination by 31 January 2025 to [email protected]. Detailed inf...

14/01/2025

The CEP Awards 2025 Are Open!

The 4th Edition of the CEP Awards will celebrate outstanding contributions to probation during the 2025 General Assembly in Vienna, Austria. This is your opportunity to showcase your work, share your achievements, and gain recognition for advancing probation practices.

🏆 Award Categories:
1. Rehabilitation and Social Inclusion (Sue Hall Award)
2. Enhancing the Profile of Probation and Promoting Professionalisation
3. Probation Research

Does your work fit the bill? Don’t miss this chance to gain recognition and inspire others in the probation field.

👉 Apply or learn more: https://cutt.ly/De9iNVav.

Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s celebrate excellence in probation together!

The application for the fourth edition of the CEP Awards are open! CEP is thrilled to celebrate outstanding contributions to probation during the 2025 General Assembly in Vienna. This is your chance to showcase your work, share your achievements, and gain recognition for advancing probation practice...

10/01/2025

🎉 Join Us for the First CEP Webinar of 2025! 🌍

CEP is excited to kick off its 2025 webinar series, continuing our commitment to providing practical insights and expertise on key probation topics. This year, we’ll focus on alternatives to detention, radicalization, and assessment, providing first-hand knowledge and experiences in these crucial areas.

📅 Upcoming Webinar
Topic: Alternatives to Detention – Exploring Alternative Punitive Measures in the Polish Justice System
Speaker: Mr. Łukasz Zajic, an experienced court probation officer, educator, and advocate for probation innovation and violence prevention.
Date: 23 January 2024
Time: 2pm till 2.45pm (CET)

🔗 Register Now – It’s Free! https://cutt.ly/5e2fuslH

07/01/2025

🎙️ New Vodcast Alert!
The latest episode of Division24 is here! 🎥

🗣️ Featuring Prof. Fergus McNeill (University of Glasgow)
📚 Topic: Pervasive Punishment – Can probation and supervision be counterproductive?
🌐 Watch now (English with German subtitles): https://youtu.be/niJrkp8wp6Q

Next episode: Jan 16, 2025, with Ulrike Stahlmann-Liebelt on victim protection.

31/12/2024

📣 Join the 3rd European Forum for Restorative Justice Winter Academy in Leuven, Belgium! ❄️
From 3-7 February 2025, the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) invites you to a unique learning opportunity in restorative justice. This Winter Academy offers two practice-oriented courses that are highly relevant for CEP members, including probation officers and professionals working in the prison context.

The first course, Imprisonment and Restorative Justice, will provide valuable insights into how restorative justice can support the reintegration and rehabilitation of detainees. It will focus on how to ensure safe participation in restorative processes and foster collaboration between services. The course is led by experienced trainers Bart Claes and Roberto Moreno, both renowned for their work in the field of restorative justice within prisons.

The second course, Basic Restorative Training Skills, is designed for those who want to deliver restorative justice training. It is ideal for practitioners who wish to enhance their skills in facilitating restorative processes, whether or not they have prior experience in training others.

This Winter Academy is a fantastic opportunity for professionals to gain hands-on experience, learn from global experts, and network with peers from across the world. It will also include study visits to local organizations in Leuven, one of Europe’s leading centers for restorative justice.

For more information and to register, visit: https://www.euforumrj.org/3rd-winter-academy-2025

27/12/2024

From December 11–19, 2024, CEP Board Member Danijela Mrhar Prelić participated as an expert speaker at the United Nations Asia and Far East Institute for the Prevention of Crime and the Treatment of Offenders (UNAFEI) ASEAN-Japan Criminal Justice Seminar: Promoting the Rule of Law and Building an Inclusive Society. The seminar, which was dedicated to ASEAN countries, aimed to strengthen mutual legal assistance and offender rehabilitation efforts.

25/12/2024

As we close 2024, we want to thank YOU for being part of CEP’s journey!
Your support and participation in our events, workshops, and webinars have been key to this year’s success.

✨ Exciting news for 2025! ✨
The new activities calendar is now live – check it out here: https://cutt.ly/calendar2025

We’re looking forward to more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together in the year ahead. Wishing you a peaceful end to 2024 and an inspiring start to 2025!

Warm regards,
The CEP Team & CEP Board

24/12/2024

🎙️ New on : Sina Walter discusses her journey as a probation officer and the innovative "Probation Assistants on 4 Paws" project.

Hosted by Jo Tein, CEP board member, this interview explores what helps offenders desist from crime.

📺 Watch now (German with English subtitles): https://youtu.be/V3jBdAo2-pc

Sina Walter is probation officer in Tübingen. Sina Walter ist Bewährungshelferin in Tübingen.We talk with her about her biography and about the project "Proa...

21/12/2024

🎥✨ Relive the 13th European EM Conference!
The aftermovie (https://youtu.be/nZkxCIlqqQA), event photos, recap, and presentations are now online! With 260 participants from 38 countries, this event was truly global and full of impactful moments.

Check them out and don’t forget to tag yourself and your colleagues!
more info: https://cutt.ly/heNyI9wU

From 3-5 December 2024, the town of Cascais in Lisbon, Portugal, became the venue of meaningful dialogue and collaboration at the 13th Electronic Monitoring ...

20/12/2024

The latest CEP Newsletter is here! It includes an inspiring end-of-year message, the 2025 activity calendars, a recap of the 13th EM Conference, stories from member visits, and much more. Read it all here: https://mailchi.mp/87b66305ea25/newsletter2024-12724657
Stay informed and get ready for an exciting 2025!

18/12/2024

From December 8th to 12th, CEP Boardmember Daniel Danglades led a 5-day training program titled "Strengthening the Role of Penal Institutions in the Rehabilitation of Inmates and Reducing the Recurrence of Crime."

The event was hosted by the Naif Arab University for Security Sciences (NAUSS) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, with support from the UNODC and NAUSS.

Mr. Danglades was invited as an expert representing France. During his training, he collaborated with European colleagues to showcase best practices from Europe, including contributions from CEP President Annie Devos and CEP Secretary General Jana Spero Kamenjarin.

The training program covered a range of critical topics, including rehabilitation strategies, alternatives to imprisonment, mental health and substance abuse, reentry and post-release support systems, probation frameworks from a European perspective, justice reform, detention facilities, small-scale and differentiated community integration approaches, and relevant policy frameworks.

13/12/2024

On 11 December 2024, representatives from CEP, European Forum for Restorative Justice and EuroPris - The European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services gathered in The Hague to solidify their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the Criminal Justice Platform Europe. This MoU reflects over a decade of mutual trust, streamlined efforts, and a shared vision among the organizations, originally created in 2012 to encourage collaboration during challenging economic times.

Read more:

On 11 December 2024, high representatives from CEP, EFRJ and EuroPris met in The Hague to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the three organizations conforming to the Criminal Justice Platform Europe. The purpose of the current MoU has the aim of reflecting the current way of working a...

12/12/2024

🚨 New Podcast Alert!
What do offenders need to move away from crime? Find out on Division24! 🎥✨
Join Jo Tein, CEP board member, as they interview experts like Prof. Christian Ghanem on desistance and probation in Europe.
🎬 Watch the first episode in German with English subtitles: https://youtu.be/-4u16IlVNNg
Stay tuned for biweekly episodes!

Christian Ghanem ist Professor für Soziale Arbeit an der TH Nürnberg. Wir sprechen mit ihm über sein Leben und über wissenschaftliche Herangehensweisen an di...

05/12/2024

Day 3 marked the final day of the 13th EM Conference, and it delivered compelling discussions right to the end. The morning workshops revisited Pre-trial Use of EM and Domestic Violence Monitoring, providing opportunities for participants to refine ideas and share practical takeaways.

The plenary session on Juveniles and EM stood out as a highlight, with Mr. Peter Casteur, Ms. Christine Andersson, Ms. Maria Svantesson, and Mr. Diede van der Heijden offering international perspectives on how electronic monitoring can support rehabilitation and prevention for young people.

As the event came to a close, thoughtful reflections and closing remarks underscored the shared commitment to advancing electronic monitoring across Europe and beyond. Thank you to all speakers, participants, and sponsors for making this event a success. See you at the next conference!

04/12/2024

📌 Day 2 of the 13th EM Conference brought fresh insights and engaging discussions. The morning began with workshops that explored the Impacts of EM and strategies for managing Breaches and Non-compliance.

In the plenary session on Pre-trial Use of EM, Professor Anthea Hucklesby and Mr. Karel Van Cauwenberghe shared invaluable perspectives on how EM can be effectively applied in pre-trial contexts. The afternoon shifted focus to Domestic Violence and EM, with impactful contributions from Mr. Jorge Monteiro, Ms. Lucie Ledez, and Professor Michele Burman, shedding light on innovative solutions to protect victims and prevent reoffending.

The day concluded with a vibrant social program and a formal dinner at Cascais Miragem, where connections deepened over lively conversations. A highlight of the evening was the charity lottery, which raised 2,000 euros, generously matched by CEP to bring the total to 4,000 euros. The funds were donated to support two local charities

Tomorrow, we look forward to a focus on juveniles and electronic monitoring.

04/12/2024

Chief Officer, Mike Cutland, is participating in the CEP Probation conference on Electronic Monitoring held in Portugal. A useful way to reduce prison overcrowding and have an impact on behaviour but the conference has repeatedly been advised that effective probation officer skills remain necessary for EM to be of maximum benefit.

04/12/2024

📚 New Release!
'Providing Mental Health Support to Probation - A European Perspective' by Charlie Brooker is now available. This book offers an evidence-based exploration of mental health in probation, drawing on research across 27 European countries to provide valuable insights on support mechanisms for individuals on probation.

The publication also features contributions from Willem van der Brugge (former CEP Secretary General) and Gerry McNally (former CEP President).

Learn more and access the book:

This short book provides a European-wide survey of mental health and probation, based on a sample of probation staff from 27 countries.