Plenary sessions of the European crime prevention conference
The #ECPC2020 will take place on 19 and 20 February 2020 in Brussels.
A wide variety of topics will be discussed; during each session our output will be presented
and supplemented by academic views, policy recommendations and initiatives. More info and programme
Four plenary sessions in the spotlight
Setting the stage for crime prevention in the EU
19 February 2020 - 09:30
Crime prevention: it is a complex field. This session will guide you through this field and kicks off the first EUCPN conference. A panel discussion on the concept of crime prevention, reflecting on the current state of play of the field, will set the scope for the activities to come.
EU funding opportunities
20 February 2020 - 09:30
Crime prevention projects can obtain funding from a number of European financial instruments. In this session we will give you an overview of the most relevant funds and explain how to apply for funding.
New insights into evaluation efforts
19 February 2020 - 15:30
What works in crime prevention? The virtues of the evidence-based approach have been praised throughout the years of EUCPN’s existence. This session will take a closer look at evaluation efforts, offering critical insights from research and allowing for an interesting discussion with the audience.
The future of crime prevention in the EU
20 February 2020 - 12:00
The participants will get the possibility to make suggestions and ask questions to the EUCPN and a panel of stakeholders. The EUCPN also ordered a subcontracted research on its market position to see which other actors work on crime prevention in the EU and how they do this.