Eurochips attends Children and the Administration of Justice event at the UN
June 19, 2012
On Friday, March 9th at United Nations Headquarters in Geneva, Eurochips attended a conference examining the global condition of children with imprisoned parents. The conference, a side-event to the March 8th Human Rights Council Annual Full-Day Meeting on the Rights of the Child: Children and the Administration of Justice, was coordinated by the Quaker United
Eurochips Annual Network Meeting hosted by Carrefour Prison
June 19, 2012
From May 11 to 13, Carrefour Prison hosted Eurochips’ Annual Network Meeting (ANM), a three-day event held in Geneva. Day One involved a conference organized by Carrefour Prison entitled “Parenthood and Detention: Issues Revolving around Secrets and Lies.” This day of reflection provided a good opportunity to discuss such issues as a child’s entitlement to
International Study Week on children of prisoners held in Uganda
June 19, 2012
An International Study Week/Seminar 2012 on Children of Prisoners is scheduled for June 4 to 9 in Kampala, Uganda. Wells of Hope, a Ugandan-based organisation, is hosting the Study week/Seminar with the objective of consolidating experience, knowledge, and skills in order to develop an action agenda for children with imprisoned parents. The study week aims
Treffpunkt e.V. releases film focusing on children with imprisoned parents
June 19, 2012
The German association Treffpunkt e.V. has produced a short film (subtitled in English) dealing with children of prisoners: the movie relates the story of two girls who have a parent in prison. Based on the true story of the children interviewed by Treffpunkt e.V. as part of the EU-funded COPING study on the mental health
Belgian Red Cross Network focusing on children with imprisoned parents
June 19, 2012
The Belgian Red Cross network “Itinérances,” which has been supported by the Houtman Funds (ONE) since 2003, accompanies children with incarcerated parents on prison-visits in the Walloon area of Belgium and Brussels. The network has grown considerably since its creation. In 2011, 202 volunteers accompanied 249 children as part of nearly 1,500 visits. These initiatives
European Commission Green Paper
December 6, 2011
The European Commission sent out a call for submissions this year for their Green Paper on the application of EU criminal justice legislation in the field of detention. The Green Paper contained 10 questions, and the Commission was interested in receiving feedback, comments and replies from practitioners, such as judges, prosecutors and lawyers and other
German government launches query into children with imprisoned parents
November 22, 2011
With the ratification of the United Nation’s Convention on Children’s Rights, the German government committed itself to respecting the rights of the child separated from one or both parents by making contact to both parents possible, provided this does not interfere with the best interest of the child. Accordingly, compliance with children’s rights during the
Our newest addition from Scotland
November 8, 2011
New Eurochips member Families Outside is working alongside Members of the Scottish Parliament to coordinate a new Cross-Party Group on Children and Families Affected by Imprisonment. The Group met for the first time on 26 October 2011. Families Outside is a national Scottish charity that works solely on behalf of children and families affected by
Swiss Society of Forensic Psychology event
November 7, 2011
Carrefour Prison, a Eurochips member based out of Geneva, recently participated in an event held by the Swiss Society of Forensic Psychology with much success. The event spread awareness of the various issues surrounding parenting in custody. It was a new opportunity to educate professionals who work in the prison system, primarily psychologists and psychotherapists
