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02-07-2019, Barcelona

The Criminal Justice Platform Europe (CJPE) organises the 3rd International Criminal Justice Summer Course in Barcelona (2-5 July 2019). The Summer Course will be a combination of workshops, plenary sessions and field visits bringing together participants with a background in prison, probation and restorative justice from a variety of European countries. 

The theme chosen for this edition of the Summer Course is “Criminal Justice in a Polarised Society“. The aim is to offer an unique opportunity for criminal justice colleagues from different jurisdictions to reflect on what impact polarisation is having upon crime. Extremist views in the media attract huge attention; reactions across society can create anxiety, anger, harm; politics and religion seem more divisive than ever; and professionals in the criminal justice system have to find a way to engage with diverse offenders and prevent paths that may lead to further violence. By sharing ideas and considering the very latest research and programmes, participants of this Summer Course will be stimulated to engage with the debate on polarisation and to make a positive contribution back home.

Each organisation member of CJPE will address the main topic from a different but complementary angle in one of the 3 parallel workshop sessions:

• The European Organisation of Prison and Correctional Services (EuroPris) will focus on how to manage violent extremist offenders in prison settings;
• The Confederation of European Probation (CEP) will explore how to encourage social inclusion in a polarised society;
• The European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ) will look how to engage communities and transform conflicts in polarised societies.

Register now or visit our website for more information about the International Criminal Justice Summer Course.