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Inaugural Conference of the International Coalition for the Children of Incarcerated Parents (INCCIP)

From 20-23 March, the International Coalition for Children with Incarcerated Parents (INCCIP) hosted their first conference in Rotorua, New Zealand. The conference was four full days of presentations and discussions on research and good practice from international experts on children of prisoners. Over 160 delegates were in attendance from 15 countries representing universities, research networks, … Read more

Register now for COPE’s annual conference – 19 May 2017 in Naples, Italy

COPE international conference and network meeting 2017 Supporting children with imprisoned parents: A cross-sectoral approach benefiting all Bambinisenzasbarre Onlus and Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE) 19 May 2017 Hall of Barons (Sala dei Baroni) Castel Nuovo-Maschio Angioino, Naples, Italy   Register now Conference registration is free with an optional donation of 25€ (suggestion). This pan-European conference, hosted by Bambinisenzasbarre and … Read more

Second Framing Analysis Workshop to take place in Naples

After the positive feedback from the frame-reflective analysis workshop on 21 May 2016 in Zagreb, a second workshop will take place 20 May 2017 in Naples, following the COPE international conference and network meeting. The workshop in Zagreb was an “Introduction to Framing as a tool in Policy Analysis”. The focus during this workshop was … Read more

Forthcoming Guide on Implementing a Memorandum of Understanding

The Italian model “Memorandum of Understanding on children with imprisoned parents” (MOU), an agreement between the Italian Minister for Justice, the National Ombudsman for Childhood and Adolescence and COPE member NGO Bambinisenzasbarre, was originally signed in 2014. This agreement concerns the fulfillment and protection of the rights of children with imprisoned parents. Valid for two … Read more

Council for Penological Co-operation Summary Meeting Report

The Council for Penological Co-operation (PC-CP) of the Council of Europe has published a Summary Meeting Report following the 14th meeting of the Working Group in Strasbourg, 30 January – 1 February 2017, in which two COPE experts participated to draw attention to the issue of children with imprisoned parents. Other topics discussed during the three-day … Read more

Save the date: COPE annual conference in Naples, Italy

Bambinisenzasbarre and Children of Prisoners Europe invite you to attend their international conference on supporting children with imprisoned parents in Naples, Italy on 19 May 2017. More details to follow.

COPE launches in-school initiative as crowdfunding campaign

We have launched a new schools-based fundraising initiative to benefit children separated from a parent in prison, raising money through a GlobalGiving crowdfunder. Can you help us reach our target of $7500? We could really use your support.  MAKE A DONATION TODAY Across Europe, some 2.1 million children have a parent in prison. They suffer emotional, social and economic difficulties and … Read more

Quality of Childhood session on children of prisoners

On 10 January 2017, MEP Julie Ward and the Brussels-based Alliance for Children European Network Group are planning a two-hour Quality of Childhood (QoC) session at the European Parliament devoted to the issue of children with imprisoned parents. COPE has been invited to co-organise the session. The QoC session will provide a good opportunity to … Read more

Pact secures ALP accreditation

Last month, COPE member Pact secured ALP (Accrediting Learning Professionally) accreditation with Skills for Justice for three of their prison-based relationship and parenting programmes (Building Stronger Families, Building Bridges and Time to Connect). Pact is now a Skills for Justice Approved Awards Centre. For more information: http://www.prisonadvice.org.uk/news/prison-relationship-education-parenting-courses-now-accredited-skills-justice  CEO, Andy Keen-Downs, said: “I’m incredibly proud of Pact’s … Read more

European Custody and Detention Summit

14-15 November 2016 Tower of London Complete with workshops, roundtables and technology demonstrations, the European Custody & Detention Summit is a unique forum bringing together custody providers and policymakers to share perspectives, best practice and innovations. Sessions include: Transforming Global Custody; Mental health and police detention; Restorative justice in intercultural settings; Supporting Women in Custody and … Read more

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