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SUMMARY:Achieving Safe Justice for Victims of Crime
DESCRIPTION:Victim Support Europe will commemorate the European Day for Victims of Crime on Monday\, 20 February 2023 with an in-person event ‘Achieving Safe Justice for Victims of Crime’ at The Press Club Brussels Europe. The event\, which will take place from 14:00 to 16:00 (CET)\, will simultaneously be broadcast live on the Brussels Press Club TV. \nOn this year’s Day for Victims of Crime\, we call on all of you to fight for progress\, to support improvements in European and national laws\, and above all to make sure those laws truly help all victims of crime\, no matter the crime\, no matter the victim. \nWith the upcoming review of the 2012 Victims’ Rights Directive\, the EU legislation governing the rights and services for all victims of crime\, 2023 presents us with an opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of victims. \nThe theme for this year is “Achieving Safe Justice for Victims of Crime”. Up till now\, victims have often been adversely affected on their journey for justice. VSE believes that\, when evaluating whether justice has been served\, one should not only focus on the efficiency and availability of fair trial rights but should rather see the process from the perspective of the victims and their well-being and safety during the legal proceedings. \n  \nJOIN THE DEBATE \nOur event on 20 February gives victims an opportunity to share their personal stories and experiences of justice systems. It will open with a victim of 2016 Brussels Terrorist Attacks sharing his interaction with the Belgian criminal justice system and his vision for such systems to provide more supportive and victim-sensitive responses. \nVSE will then launch its discussion paper on “Safe Justice for Victims of a Crime”\, introducing an innovative vision on the concept of safe justice. The programme will feature European policy makers\, victim support workers\, law enforcement officers\, judges\, and EU NGO representatives sharing their views on the meaning of safe justice for victims and on the requirements for successful criminal justice systems. \nIf you are planning on attending the event in person\, please register in this link.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/achieving-safe-justice-for-victims-of-crime/
LOCATION:The Brussels Press Club\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230130T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230203T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
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SUMMARY:EFRJ's Winter Academy 2023
DESCRIPTION:European Forum for Restorative Justice is launching its first in person Winter Academy on restorative justice\, which will take place between 30 January – 3 February 2023. One of the courses – “Victims’ Needs and Restorative Justice: Good Practices and Safeguards” – is addressing\, among others\, victim support professionals. \n\nThe EFRJ Winter Academy creates a new international learning opportunity for those interested in restorative justice and its high-quality applications in different contexts. It includes three parallel practice-oriented courses led by experienced trainers. These courses invite participants to develop and strengthen their skills\, get a hands-on experience of good practices\, to get challenged by complex questions\, and inspired by innovative and nuanced methods. \nThe course “Victims’ Needs and Restorative Justice: Good Practices and Safeguards” will develop the skills of professionals working in direct contact with victims of crime or supporting the practical implementation of victims’ rights. Participants will better understand how restorative justice responds to the (justice\, safety\, and other) needs of victims and will help to make a better offer/assessment/referral of victims for restorative justice services. \nThe course focuses on the challenges and opportunities of restorative justice from the victims’ perspective\, looking at the different steps that may ensure access to high-quality restorative justice for victims. The course will focus on the needs of victims\, the awareness of criminal justice professionals and the general public on restorative justice\, the resistance and fears towards its use (especially in specific type of crimes and/or vulnerable groups)\, the inter-agency cooperation needed to support referrals and access to the services\, the methodologies in place to offer restorative justice to victims (and responsible for the harm)\, the actual facilitation of the dialogical process\, the follow-up of the (potential) agreement\, and the evaluation of the overall service. \n  \nAim of the course “Victims’ Needs and Restorative Justice: Good Practices and Safeguards”\nTo understand better the victims’ needs and experience in the restorative justice process and to clarify the actual implementation of restorative justice programmes (from the referral procedure to the offer to the actual delivery of the service) in order to support access to restorative justice services for all victims of crime. After the course\, participants should be able to inform the victims better and to adapt their practices/service to more efficiently meet victims’ needs. \n  \nLearning outcomes\n\nTo understand values\, principles and practices of restorative justice;\nTo identify victims’ needs and to understand how restorative justice takes into consideration these needs;\nTo clarify the role of different professionals in ensuring access to restorative justice for victims (and responsible of the harm);\nTo understand the challenges and opportunities of referring victims to restorative justice services.\n\n  \nWho should participate?\nThis course is meant for all professionals working with and for victims of crime (practitioners\, policymakers\, researchers). In particular: \n\nVictim support workers\, working in direct contact with victims and willing to understand more about restorative justice;\nVictims’ rights advocates\, researching and/or drafting policies to support victims of crime (including victims’ associations);\nRestorative justice practitioners\, working in direct contact with victims and willing to understand more about their needs;\nCriminal justice professionals\, possibly having direct contacts with victims (law enforcement\, judiciary\, etc.)\, willing to understand why/when/how to refer cases to victim support and restorative justice services;\nOther professionals having direct contacts with victims (emergency\, mental health care\, crisis centres\, etc.)\, also when crimes are not reported\, with a potential role to inform them about the existence of restorative justice services.\n\n  \nTrainers\nOne of the two trainers is Peter Crory\, Head of Service for VSE member organisation Victim Support Northern Ireland. He leads on restorative justice for the organisation and is an experienced facilitator\, working primarily on victim-initiated cases\, to ensure a safe process that helps them on their recovery journey. He works closely with partners in prisons and probation to facilitate best practice. Victim Support NI is an accredited restorative organisation delivering a range of restorative justice training each year. He has previously worked in the voluntary sector for many years in Scotland and Ireland. \nPeter is married to Pauline and has two grown up children. He volunteers to chair trustees at his local youth and community centre\, is a keen mountain biker and\, only recently\, a novice sailor. \n  \nPractical\nThe EFRJ launches its first in person Winter Academy on restorative justice taking place between 30 January – 3 February 2023. It is a residential event hosted in Leuven (Belgium)\, a significant European hub for restorative justice. \nThe event also offers common learning activities (plenary dialogues\, discussions\, a film screening and field trips) for the participants of all courses to allow cross-disciplinary exchange and shared learning experience. \nEarly bird registration is available until 15 December 2022. The registration closes on 24 January 2023. \nPlease find more information on the programme\, participation fees and other practicalities here.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/efrjs-winter-academy-2023/
LOCATION:Leuven\, Leuven\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230112T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20230112T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
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SUMMARY:The ENCLAVE project: Final Conference & Transnational seminar
DESCRIPTION:The Final Conference and Transnational Seminar conclude the two years mandate of this European scale action research project. This event will bring together professionals from the justice\, care and health sectors\, policymakers\, researchers and volunteers\, to disseminate the ENCLAVE project outputs and to foster dialogue towards the need for a common framework of implementation of the forensic interview procedures with children victims and witnesses of sexual violence. \nThe Final Conference initiates with a welcoming speech by the hosting institution (KUL) and follows with the contributions from European Commissioner Katarzyna Janicka-Pawlowska on The Victims’ Rights Directive and children’s rights\, and from Levent Altan\, Executive Director at Victim Support Europe\, on Designing an interconnected system of Support and Justice. The ENCLAVE project is then introduced and the main findings and outputs presented. \nIn the afternoon\, the Transnational Seminar hosts three thematic sessions focused on the specialized response to child sexual victimization\, delivered by guest speakers experts in the fields of justice and of child victim support. To conclude the day\, a round table will foster discussion amongst guest speakers\, project partners\, and assistants\, on the challenges of daily practice in criminal justice procedures with child victims and witnesses of sexual violence\, and challenges regarding the interprofessional collaboration of relevant stakeholders of the child victims’ journey.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/the-enclave-project-final-conference-transnational-seminar/
LOCATION:Odisee Hogeschool\, Warmoesberg 43 (Hermesgebouw 3\, room 6116\, 6th floor)\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221207T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221207T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20221118T082856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T082856Z
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SUMMARY:Restorative Justice and Gender-Based Violence A Debate on the Challenges and Opportunities
DESCRIPTION:In recent years\, much more attention has been given to the use of restorative justice in cases of gender-based violence. Research and practice advanced hand-in-hand to identify the challenges\, as well as the opportunities\, on the use of restorative justice in cases of sexual violence\, intimate partner violence\, physical punishment\, and honour-based violence\, among others. \nThis event is the opportunity to engage in a conversation with key experts dedicated to further advance this field of application for restorative justice\, actively engaged in the EFRJ Working Group on Gender-Based Violence. \nThis event (free of charge\, but registration needed) is open to anyone interested in the topic\, including those with lived-experience (i.e. survivors who are curious about or engaged in a restorative justice meeting). In particular\, the Working Group on Gender-Based Violence wishes to engage into a conversation with anyone resisting or fearing the use of restorative justice in cases of gender-based violence (e.g. women’s organisations\, victims’ associations).
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/restorative-justice-and-gender-based-violence-a-debate-on-the-challenges-and-opportunities/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221130T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221130T130000
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CREATED:20221013T154900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221118T085056Z
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SUMMARY:Kick-off the 2024 European Elections strategy
DESCRIPTION:In May 2024\, the European Parliament will be directly elected for the tenth time. After the Conference on the Future of Europe\, it is the next big test for supranational democracy. The European Union has a real power to change lives for the better\, to improve the situation of all victims across the Member States and beyond. How can the European Union make a difference? \n\nEnforce existing European laws in Member States.\nDevelop sufficient and coherent EU funding to support the implementation of rights and services.\nSupport partnerships and support coordination across policies\, European bodies\, between States\, NGOs\, practitioners and victims’ themselves.\nDeepen and broaden knowledge through data collection and research.\nDirectly support capacity building of individuals\, organisations\, and State authorities to better deliver high quality services and rights in a victim-sensitive manner.\n\nJoin us for this info event focusing on the launch of European elections 2024 strategy! You will be the first to hear about the new strategy of the European Parliament\, discuss how you could influence the democratic debate and will be able to exchange your plans for the elections with the network! \nThe event will take place on 30 November 2022\, from 12 to 1 pm CET. Please note that the timing has slightly changed! \nPlease register for the event following this link. \nHope to see you online on 30th November!
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/campaigning-on-twitter-workshop/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221124T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20221010T080926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T080926Z
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SUMMARY:Combatting Knife Crime: Making Communities Safer & Working in Partnership to Tackle Serious Youth Violence
DESCRIPTION:This symposium will look at how practitioners from across the police service\, education\, health and third sector can improve collaboration and develop early intervention strategies to tackle knife crime. It will provide delegates with a deeper understanding of the implications of government policies for all stakeholders and will share best practice in confronting knife crime. \nProgramme \n\n\nExplore how to develop a multi-agency approach to tackling knife crime\nConsider how to better identify and support children and young people at risk of committing a knife-related crime\nUnderstand the implication of the Police\, Crime\, Sentencing & Courts Act 2022 for local authorities\, police and other stakeholders addressing knife crime\nConsider the impact that an increase in police stop and search powers will have on relationships between the public and police\nDiscuss the role of drugs and county lines in exacerbating the issue of knife crime and how stakeholders should respond\nExamine whether the government’s strategy addresses the root causes of knife crime and develop an understanding of what a long-term strategy may look like\nWorking with community groups and other local and regional stakeholders to prevent knife crime\nAddress current gaps in policy including legislation around knife sales
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/combatting-knife-crime-making-communities-safer-working-in-partnership-to-tackle-serious-youth-violence/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T190000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20221104T164453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T164453Z
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SUMMARY:Terrorism and Trauma: Beyond Survival
DESCRIPTION:Amy O’Neill will be in conversation with Jelena Watkins\, Co-director of the Centre for Collective Trauma. \nAmy is a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing and a mental health professional. Jelena is a psychotherapist specialising in disaster mental health and a 9/11 bereaved family member. \nThis is the latest in our series of ‘In Conversation’ webinars in which guest speakers reflect on experiences of loss\, trauma\, resilience and longer term survival. These are powerful and inspirational stories offering attendees an opportunity to listen\, reflect and – if they wish – to ask questions of those in conversation. \nBoth speakers will draw on their professional and personal experience of dealing with terrorism-related trauma during their conversation. Themes will include coping after collective trauma\, the value of peer support\, finding resilience over the longer term and implications for professional helpers.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/terrorism-and-trauma-beyond-survival/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221110T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20221104T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221104T164221Z
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SUMMARY:Fundamental Rights Platform annual meeting 2022
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s meeting is: How can civil society help strengthen the rule of law in the European Union? And how can the rule of law help strengthen civil society? \nRespect for the rule of law is one of the founding values of the European Union (EU). Acknowledging the risk of erosion of this value\, the European Commission established the European Rule of Law Mechanism\, as a preventive tool which aims to promote the rule of law and prevent challenges from emerging or it deteriorating. The European Commission’s annual report on the rule of law is a core component of this Mechanism. The report acknowledges the important role that civil society organisations play for supporting institutional systems of checks and balances pertaining to the rule of law. \nFRA’s 2022 annual update on civic space in the EU provides an overview of how civil society is contributing to this in many ways. It emphasizes the role that civil society plays in promoting a strong rule of law culture in the EU. \nDrawing on these reports\, this year’s annual meeting of the Fundamental Rights Platform will focus on how civil society can best contribute to strengthening the rule of law in their countries\, and on what can be done to support civil society organisations in this endeavour.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/fundamental-rights-platform-annual-meeting-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221025T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221025T143000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20221010T080443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T080443Z
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SUMMARY:Luncheon-debate with Didier Reynders\, European Commissioner for Justice
DESCRIPTION:Next Tuesday 25th October between 12:30 and 14:30\, the Official Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Belgium and Luxembourg is organizing a luncheon-debate with the participation of Didier Reynders\, European Commissioner of Justice\, who will talk about “Evolving consumer rights in the digital transition”. \nThe event will take place at NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon Hotel (Rue Bodenbroek 2\, 1000 Brussels).
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/luncheon-debate-with-didier-reynders-european-commissioner-for-justice/
LOCATION:NH Collection Brussels Grand Sablon Hotel\, Rue Bodenbroek 2\, Brussels\, Belgium
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221020T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221020T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220816T134746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220816T134746Z
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SUMMARY:Building on the Domestic Abuse Act to Better Protect and Support Victims and Survivors
DESCRIPTION:A year on from the passing of the 2021 Act\, the Domestic Abuse Commissioner\, Nicole Jacobs\, recognised that “there’s far more to be done to support victims\, to tackle the causes of domestic abuse and hold perpetrators to account”\, noting that “there needs to be far more focus on prevention\, early intervention and a more co-ordinated community response.” The Commissioner proposes that to better support victims of domestic abuse\, the Victims Bill\, presented to Parliament in May 2022\, “provides the perfect opportunity to ensure that community-based services get the recognition and funding they need to plug some of the gaps which were left unfilled in the Domestic Abuse Act”\, including in relation to “advocacy\, safety planning\, therapeutic support and counselling\, support for children\, and work with perpetrators to change their behaviour.” The Commissioner also calls on the government to provide £18.7m over three years to ensure that victims without recourse to public funds can access support\, accommodation and subsistence. \nThis symposium will look at the legacy of the pandemic on the incidence\, nature and victims of domestic abuse\, and discuss the impact of the Domestic Abuse Act and how the Act can best be implemented by key stakeholders. \nProgramme\n\n\nPlan and implement effective intervention strategies to identify and support victims early\nEvaluate the extent to which the passing of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 has adequately addressed the complex and urgent needs of domestic abuse survivors\nExamine how the Victims Bill can be shaped to ensure better support for victims of domestic abuse\nExplore the impact of the pandemic on levels of domestic abuse\nAddress gaps in specialist training for police forces on how to respond to domestic violence cases\nDiscuss the changing profile of abusers and what practical and policy changes should be considered\nUnderstand what the Domestic Abuse Act means for local authorities and how they can effectively meet their statutory duty to deliver a strategy\nExamine ways to address the fundamental drivers of domestic violence\nAnalyse the inequalities which are present in current and proposed efforts to address domestic abuse\, particularly with regard to migrant women\, economically vulnerable women\, and women from minority\, marginalised or disadvantaged communities or backgrounds\, or those with protected characteristics\nDiscuss collaborative and partnership opportunities for various agencies and departments\, including the role of pharmacies\nScrutinise the current legal remedies which are in place to protect the abused and punish the abuser and their efficacy in practice\nReview the ways in which domestic abuse has changed in recent years\, considering the effect of the internet\, the increasing recognition of economic abuse\, and the impact of domestic violence upon children\nDevelop effective strategies for protecting and supporting survivors of domestic abuse\, at national\, regional and local levels
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/building-on-the-domestic-abuse-act-to-better-protect-and-support-victims-and-survivors/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221019T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221020T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220830T081457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T081457Z
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SUMMARY:CEP General Assembly followed by a Conference on Human Rights and Ethics in Probation
DESCRIPTION:CEP in cooperation with the Croatian Ministry of Justice kindly invites all probation professionals and practitioners to participate in the autumn conference in Dubrovnik that will cover the topics that have recently been on the agenda of probation organizations across Europe. Probation organisations have been in a different phase of development and the specifics that probation officers must deal with vary from country to country. The core business – providing guidance\, assistance\, support and motivation to the client\, protecting society and victims from any harm – remains the same. Variety of other specifics the probation officers deal with the clients on a daily basis differs. Europe is large and issues addressed in South Europe do not necessarily have to be the same as the ones in North\, Central and Eastern Europe at certain moment. \nKey questions we would like to raise at the conference are: \n\nHuman rights\, ethics and its reflection in probation work\nGender stereotypes in probation: fair chances and equal opportunities\nPsychological support in probation\nDiversity management: developing multicultural competencies in probation
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/cep-general-assembly-followed-by-a-conference-on-human-rights-and-ethics-in-probation/
LOCATION:Dubrovik\, Croatia (Local Name: Hrvatska)
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221018T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221018T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220718T124237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T124237Z
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SUMMARY:FYDO Final Project Conference
DESCRIPTION:Victim Support Europe and partners are proud to announce the final FYDO conference\, that will take place on 18 October 2022\, in Brussels.  \nSince the beginning of 2021\, Victim Support Europe (BE)\, Dog4Life (IT)\, Viaduq67 (FR)\, Handi’Chiens (FR)\, Canisha (BE)\, Hachiko (BE) and the University College Cork (IE)\, have led a unique project funded by the European Justice Programme\, which aims to train and place justice assistance dogs to work with vulnerable victims of crime on their journey to justice: Facility Dogs in Europe (FYDO). \nThe FYDO project has a special significance in the context of the current revision of the EU’s Victims’ Rights Directive. By promoting the innovative use of facility dogs\, the FYDO project encourages the use of justice assistance dogs across all EU Member States\, so that every victim feels supported and empowered to participate in the justice process\, to take up their legal rights\, recover from victimisation and to regain their self-respect. \nTo date\, six dogs have been placed to support victims in various settings (two in Belgium\, three in Italy and one in France) and 15 handlers have been trained to work with them. Dogs and their humans work with victims of crime across the criminal justice and support settings. The project has developed a unique European facility dog training programme that ensures highly trained dogs can support vulnerable victims in their participation to criminal proceedings\, as well as facilitate their recovery from the trauma of crime. \nThe project is just a first step towards partners’ long-term vision to ensure that all victims that need canine support can benefit from it. We also want to ensure FYDO dogs have the right to access any location where their support is needed\, including courts\, prosecutors’ offices or other premises. \nAfter almost two years of implementation\, at the final conference\, partners will showcase FYDO’s objectives and achievements – we will reflect on successes and challenges with the participation of VSE\, partners – and our FYDO dogs and their handlers. \nIf you would like to hear about the successes of the previous two years\, hear testimonials from victims\, members of the judiciary\, our partners and supporters\, please save the date – 18 October 2022\, and plan to join us. \nFurther conference details will be announced soon\, register now by clicking here. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Brussels this October!
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/fydo-final-project-conference/
LOCATION:Brussels
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221013T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20221013T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20221010T080725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T080725Z
UID:3298-1665680400-1665685800@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Self-Awareness as key for intercultural and interreligious understanding
DESCRIPTION:Title: “Self-Awareness as key for intercultural and interreligious understanding”. \nSelf-awareness is the basis for an authentic inter-religious and inter-faith dialogue in the multi-faceted and complex context of today’s crises\, conflicts\, opportunities\, ways & means. \n  \nZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84957722135?pwd=dWZNTS9ZOG1uK1NUK0I5SmVBNDlLUT09    \nMeeting ID: 849 5772 2135Passcode: 104074
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/self-awareness-as-key-for-intercultural-and-interreligious-understanding/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220926T092400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220926T092400Z
UID:3290-1664791200-1664798400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:The Resilience of Older Persons in a Changing World\, Highlighting the Contributions of Older Women
DESCRIPTION:The New York commemoration of the United Nations International Day of Older Persons 2022 will highlight “The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women” in successfully navigating today’s myriad of global challenges. \nThe past three years have brought profound upheaval in the worlds’ health\, socioeconomic\, and environmental sectors\, with pandemic and climate related impacts experienced globally. These effects continue to be deeply significant\, particularly for many older women who bear the burden of cumulative disadvantage. Recognition of the vital contributions of older women and inclusion of their voices\, perspectives and needs is critical to creating policies responsive to local\, national\, and global challenges and catastrophes. \nUNIDOP 2022 is a call to action and opportunity\, with globally representative older women\, parliamentarians\, and UN representatives offering multi-stakeholder dialogue on the resilience of living through and responding to climate disaster\, conflict\, or pandemic\, experiencing and managing the physical and emotional disruption to losses of family\, income\, and social connectedness. Panels will highlight relevant actions that include efforts toward inclusion of older persons\, protection of their human rights\, and contributions to sustainable development. The necessity of ongoing data collection inclusive of older persons and disaggregated by gender and age will be incorporated throughout. \nObjectives:\n➢ To highlight the resilience of older women in the face of environmental\, social\, economic and lifelong inequalities \n➢ To raise awareness of the importance of improved world-wide data collection\, disaggregated by age and gender \n➢ To call on member states\, UN entities\, UN Women\, and civil society to include older women in the center of all policies\, ensuring gender equality as described in the Secretary-General’s report\, Our Common Agenda \n  \nYou can follow the event live on the UN Web TV.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/the-resilience-of-older-persons-in-a-changing-world-highlighting-the-contributions-of-older-women/
LOCATION:New York & online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220929T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220929T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220908T095730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220908T095730Z
UID:3268-1664460000-1664465400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Local level victim support services – a pillar of a holistic approach to urban security
DESCRIPTION:The right to access justice and to be protected against repeated victimisation may remain unattainable in practice\, if victims of crime do not to receive professional advice and support. The criminal justice system may also seem daunting and confusing to those who are not familiar with it. In the opposite case-scenario\, adequate services for victims can enhance citizens’ feeling of safety and increase their trust in urban authorities and social institutions. \nWith this in mind\, the Municipality of Piraeus established a Victim Support Unit. Founded within the framework of the BSFS project (2019-2023; co-financed by the European Union’s Urban Innovative Actions)\, the Unit supports victims of any type of crime and provides psychosocial and legal services\, as well as referrals to relevant institutional and social bodies. The session will explore the modalities of building one-stop-shop support services\, and other relevant victim support practices and share the lessons learned of making such initiatives functional and sustainable. \nIn this session\, the following topics will be discussed: \n\nHow to create a one-stop-shop system to support victims of crime and their affected relatives?\nHow does the Victim Support Unit in the case of the City of Piraeus\, provide one-stop-shop support for victims?\nHow to involve and train an interdisciplinary team\, including lawyers\, psychologists\, social workers\, and volunteers to provide support to victims\, in one place?\nWhat other victim support practices are elaborated and implemented at the local level in different member states?\nHow to effectively communicate externally about such victim support services – How to inform the citizens?\nWhat are other cities’ examples and recommendations with regards to the establishments and operationalisation of such victim support services?
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/local-level-victim-support-services-a-pillar-of-a-holistic-approach-to-urban-security/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220927T183000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220927T203000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220906T091842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T091842Z
UID:3261-1664303400-1664310600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:#PetPower Night: celebrating the Human Animal Bond
DESCRIPTION:Victim Support Europe received the opportunity to present the Facility Dogs Europe project at the upcoming Pet Power event\, hosted by Pet alliance Europe. Yes\, this is a pet-friendly networking event on 27 September – so mark your calendar! \nJoin us from 6:30-8:30PM and hear the keynote speaker from Dogs for Good -Chief Executive\, Peter Gorbing on the importance of harmonised guidelines for training all kinds of assistance\, therapy or emotional support animals and how they’re working with other associations to develop these. \nThey will also have some associations training guide dogs for the blind and pet therapy hospital volunteers there to share info on their vital work. It is an opportunity to meet and network with key players in the pet welfare sector.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/petpower-night-celebrating-the-human-animal-bond/
LOCATION:Résidence Palace\, Brussels\, Belgium
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20220919T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Lisbon:20220919T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220718T122837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220718T123853Z
UID:3220-1663545600-1663631999@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Infovictims III – Final Seminar
DESCRIPTION:APAV and the Infovictims Partnership will promote the seminar “Innovate to humanise the justice system for victims”. \nThe beautiful Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation\, in the very heart of Lisbon\, was the venue elected to hold our event on September 19th 2022. \nThis event will gather key actors to success of the Infovictims Informative Model\, celebrating the third edition of this project recognised as a best practice in information to victims of crime in Europe. \nConfirm your presence by registering here. \nFor more information\, please visit apav.pt/Infovictims \nHope to see you in Lisbon! Registration is free of charge and no travel and accommodation are foreseen. \nSave your seat!
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/infovictims-iii-final-seminar/
LOCATION:Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation\, Lisbon\, Portugal
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220909T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220910T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220714T092022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220714T092022Z
UID:3216-1662681600-1662854399@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:VOICES 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium
DESCRIPTION:VOICES is proud to host its 21st Annual Remembrance Symposium\, Pathways to Resilience on Friday\, September 9 and Saturday\, September 10 at the Downtown Marriott Hotel in New York City. \nThis year’s program is presented in partnership with the Leadership in Counter Terrorism Alumni Association (LinCT-AA) and the International Network Supporting Victims of Terrorism and Mass Violence (INVICTM). The two-day event brings together distinguished professionals working in national security\, law enforcement\, victims’ services\, mental health\, compensation\, and investigations in the aftermath of 9/11\, as well as other international acts of mass violence. \nPlease note: For attendance at the Symposium\, VOICES will comply with all current COVID-19 mask mandates and health protocols as per the New York Marriott Downtown and New York City / CDC guidelines. \nThe September 9 program is available via live stream only\, and the September 10 program is available in-person and via live stream. The programs are free and registration is required.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/voices-21st-annual-remembrance-symposium/
LOCATION:New York & online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220908T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220909T235959
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220906T104144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220906T104144Z
UID:3265-1662595200-1662767999@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:United Nations Global Congress of Victims of Terrorism 2022
DESCRIPTION:The Global Congress will provide a platform for victims of terrorism to directly share experiences\, challenges\, stories of their resilience\, and contributions to wider society in a socially connected environment and to advocate for the strengthening and upholding of their rights and effective fulfilment of their needs. The Congress will allow the audience to learn about good practices undertaken by Member States and civil society organizations\, while ensuring that victims’ voices are heard and that their experiences shape the way forward in their own countries and across borders.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/united-nations-global-congress-of-victims-of-terrorism-2022/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220831T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220831T211500
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220803T122849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220803T122849Z
UID:3238-1661976000-1661980500@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:How To Deliver Training With Pizzazz
DESCRIPTION:Many victim service providers deliver trainings as part of their job. In this session\, we’ll provide tips on how to develop effective trainings and deliver them with energy and style\, as well as strategies on how to design and deliver trainings that focus on communities of colour. We’ll examine how you can create effective PowerPoint slides\, engage participants\, and increase your comfort when training others.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/how-to-deliver-training-with-pizzazz/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220809T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220809T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220713T074740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T074740Z
UID:3201-1660037400-1660050000@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Ending Conversion Therapy: Supporting Victims and Survivors and Protecting All Those at Risk
DESCRIPTION:This symposium provides a timely opportunity for stakeholders to discuss the government’s plan to partially ban conversion therapy\, as well as examine ways in which other relevant organisations\, bodies and institutions can help to clamp down on the practice\, support victims and survivors and protect those who are vulnerable and at risk. \nProgramme\n\n\nDiscuss the government’s approach to banning conversion therapies\nAnalyse Conversion Therapy Protection Orders and discuss key gaps and opportunities\nHighlight the case for extending the ban on conversion therapy to trans people\nAssess how the pandemic has affected global attempts to clamp down on conversion therapies\nExamine current support structures for victims and survivors of conversion therapy and assess what more is needed to ensure better support\nIdentify ways to better protect those at risk of and vulnerable to being imposed or self-referred to conversion therapies\nExamine the drivers of conversion therapy\, including religious reasons\, and discuss how they can be addressed\nCompare international responses to conversion therapies and whether they can be applied to the UK\nAnalyse the UK’s existing legislative framework and how it can be utilised to clamp down on practices that are used as part of conversion therapies\nDiscuss the role of the police and health authorities in protecting those at risk of being subjected to conversion therapies
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/ending-conversion-therapy-supporting-victims-and-survivors-and-protecting-all-those-at-risk/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220727T211500
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220713T075459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T075459Z
UID:3206-1658952000-1658956500@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Expert Q&A on Environmental Crime Victim Assistance Program
DESCRIPTION:Environmental crimes often involve injury or harm to human\, pet\, and wildlife health and the environment. These criminal violations may result in direct and proximate harm in the form of adverse health impacts or\, in the most extreme cases\, death. Organizations and businesses may also suffer economic harm due to violations of federal environmental laws and other associated crimes. This session will provide an overview of the Environmental Crime Victim Assistance Program and address the unique victim identification and rights issues associated with environmental crimes.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/expert-qa-on-environmental-crime-victim-assistance-program/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220727T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220727T204500
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220722T084536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220722T084536Z
UID:3232-1658952000-1658954700@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Policy Reputation Calendar: Why You Need One\, and How to Do It
DESCRIPTION:Join Quorum on July 27th from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m. EST as they discuss why you need a policy reputation calendar\, and how to build one. You’ll learn about: \n\nThe specific benefits of introducing your organization and issues to stakeholders\nHow to ensure key players remember you when your issue comes to the table\nHow to determine which stakeholders you want to share your message with\nWhich engagement techniques drive the most impact on your relationships with legislators\, staff\, advocates\, or stakeholders
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/policy-reputation-calendar-why-you-need-one-and-how-to-do-it/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220718T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220719T173000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220713T075902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T075902Z
UID:3208-1658149200-1658251800@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Protecting the Rights of Trafficked Persons: Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting III
DESCRIPTION:The third Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting of 2022 will provide a forum to discuss how to better protect the rights of victims of human trafficking. \nThe first session will focus on the rights of child trafficking victims and the specific challenges faced by these most vulnerable of targets. \nThe second session will centre on means of countering human trafficking in the context of armed conflict. \nAgainst the background of the rapid growth of the use of online platforms to recruit\, groom and exploit victims\, the third and final working session will discuss how to combat human trafficking in cyberspace.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/protecting-the-rights-of-trafficked-persons-supplementary-human-dimension-meeting-iii/
LOCATION:Hofburg\, Vienna\, Austria
ORGANIZER;CN="The Polish OSCE Chairmanship and the OSCE Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR)":MAILTO:hdmeetings@odihr.pl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220714T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220714T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220713T075159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T075159Z
UID:3203-1657810800-1657816200@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Older women in crises: Invisible among the most vulnerable
DESCRIPTION:This event will seek to explore the multiple and intersecting forms of discriminations faced by older women in emergencies and put forward ideas on how to address such challenges and ensure that their needs are met.. Sponsored by the Stakeholder Group on Ageing (SGA) and co-sponsored by the UN Programme on Ageing (Un DESA)\, UN Women and the Special Procedures Office of the Independent Expert on the Rights of Older Persons\, the event will consist of a moderator-driven\, interactive panel discussion among high level speakers. Participants will have the opportunity to raise questions and share comments on the specific interventions made by panelists or to the theme of the event. See the flyer and concept note for more details.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/older-women-in-crises-invisible-among-the-most-vulnerable/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220621T081153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T081153Z
UID:3110-1657618200-1657630800@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Improving the Safety of Women & Girls: Delivering Structural Changes to Empower Women\, Reduce Violence & Increase Prosecutions
DESCRIPTION:This symposium is an invaluable opportunity to discuss and evaluate strategies for widespread structural change. Delegates will discuss methods to prevent VAWG\, support and protect victims and survivors\, and increase the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in dealing with these cases. \nProgramme\n\nExamine the current legislative framework for tackling violence against women and girls and discuss opportunities for further legislative reform\nEvaluate the effectiveness of the government’s VAWG strategy\, and the extent to which this is sufficient in targeting the issue\nDiscuss steps to improve safety on UK streets and public spaces\nUnderstand why certain crimes such as rape have such low prosecution rates and how that can be improved\nExplore how to improve trust in the criminal justice system to ensure that women are empowered to report VAWG\nIdentify and examine the fundamental causes of violence against women and girls\, and raise awareness of the need to target institutionalised misogyny\nConsider opportunities for education programs to target and discourage misogyny\nAddress intersectionalities and understand how to support the most vulnerable groups\nExplore how to improve information sharing across agencies to improve police coordination in preventing and combating VAWG\nEvaluate the suitability of proposed changes to standards\, behaviours and practices within policing\nShare best practices of successful campaigns raising awareness and preventing gender-based violence through education\n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nDomestic Violence Coordinators\nPolice Authorities\nMental Health Professionals\nFamilies Services Officers\nHealth Service Professionals\nSocial Care Professionals\nVictim Support Representatives\nLGBT Rights Associations\nAnti-Social Behaviour Coordinators\nCommunity Support Officers\nSocial Workers and Social Services Officers\nCriminal Justice Practitioners\nLegal Professionals\nLocal Authority Officers & Councillors\nEquality and Diversity Practitioners\nAcademics and Researchers\nEmployers’ Associations\nEqual Opportunity Agencies\nWomen’s Lobbyist Groups\nWomen’s NGOs Networks\nNational Coordinators on Gender Equality and Equal Opportunities\nSocial Exclusion Officers\nHuman Rights Professionals\nDisability Forums and Associations\nWomen Refugees and Advice Centres
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/improving-the-safety-of-women-girls-delivering-structural-changes-to-empower-women-reduce-violence-increase-prosecutions/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220624T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220624T124500
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220621T082240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T082240Z
UID:3112-1656063000-1656074700@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Preventing exploitation and ensuring decent work for refugees from Ukraine
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar organised by ILO\, ETUC and La Strada International\, the organisers aim to gather the respective perspectives and experiences of relevant actors at the international\, European\, and selected national levels\, NGOs\, employers’ and workers’ organisations on the challenges persons fleeing Ukraine face in finding decent work. Questions they seek to answer are: \n\nWhat are barriers to finding decent work\, including obstacles related to the implementation of the EU Temporary Protection Directive and access to the labour market?\nWhich sectors do persons fleeing Ukraine find work in?\nWhat measures have been taken to ensure that they have access to decent work?\nWhat are success stories? What are elements that contributed to this success?\nAre there indications of labour exploitation and how could abuse best be prevented?\n\nDraft agenda\n9:30 Opening and Welcome\n\nMs Lieve Verboven\, Director\, ILO Office for the EU and the Benelux countries\nMs Suzanne Hoff\, International Coordinator\, La Strada International\n\n9:40-11:00 Panel 1: Perspectives and experiences from the international and European level\n\nMr Igor Degnera\, Acting Interim Head of the Ukrainian Labour Inspection (SLS – State Labour Service) (tbc)\nMr Pedro Assures Rodrigues\, Head of the Enforcement and Analysis Unit\, European Labour Authority\nMr Xavi Gomila\, Global Public Affairs Manager\, World Employment Federation\nMs Mercedes Miletti\, Advisor of the European Trade Union Confederation (ETUC)\n\nModerator: Ms Lieve Verboven\, Director\, ILO Office for the EU and the Benelux countries \n11:15-12:45 Panel 2: Perspectives and experiences from the national contexts\n\nMr Bart Stalpaert\, Director\, Sociale Inlichtingen en Opsporingsdienst (SIOD) (tbc)\nMr Vasyl Andreyev\, Vice Chair\, Federation of Trade Unions in Ukraine\, President of the Construction and Building Materials Workers Union of Ukraine (PROFBUD)\nMr Benjamin Cope\, Researcher\, Foundation Nasz Wybor\nMr Zsolt Dudas\, Project Manager in Ukraine\, International Labour Organization\n\nModerator: Suzanne Hoff\, International Coordinator\, La Strada International
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/preventing-exploitation-and-ensuring-decent-work-for-refugees-from-ukraine/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220621T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220530T102435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T102435Z
UID:3087-1655803800-1655816400@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Addressing Anti-Social Behaviour: Ensuring Effective Responses and Supporting Victims
DESCRIPTION:This symposium\, taking place in the lead-up to Anti-social behaviour (ASB) Awareness Week (18-24 July)\, provides an invaluable opportunity to examine existing legislation and recent government initiatives designed to tackle ASB and support victims\, and to assess the wider\, underlying societal problems and policy failures that need to be addressed in order to make meaningful change in this area. \nProgramme\n\n\nEvaluate the effectiveness of the current legislative framework for dealing with ASB (ASBCPA Act) and discuss opportunities for reform\nAssess the use of the Community Trigger and identify methods to ensure it is accessible for victims and utilised in practice\nExamine how local authorities and registered providers (RPs) can prevent ASB and protect victims in their areas\nExplore opportunities to enhance the legal rights of victims of ASB\, particularly through the proposed Victims’ Law\nDebate the success of government initiatives such as the Beating Crime Plan\, and assess what more it can do to tackle ASB\nAnalyse the role of the police and PCCs in dealing with ASB and how the response can be improved\nAssess the effectiveness of local responses to reports of ASB\, and develop strategies for a more co-ordinated multi-agency response\nRaise awareness of the seriousness of ASB and its potentially devastating impacts upon victims\, and identify methods to debunk the myth that it is a ‘low-level crime’\nExplore successful educational programs raising awareness of ASB within housing areas\nAssess the wider\, underlying societal problems and policy failures that contribute to ASB\nEvaluate the impact of Covid-19 on levels of ASB in communities and discuss opportunities for targeted responses to increased tensions and isolated victims\nReflect on the need to gather more data on instances of ASB and create a plan for the future
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/addressing-anti-social-behaviour-ensuring-effective-responses-and-supporting-victims/
LOCATION:Online
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220621T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220621T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220608T103317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220608T103317Z
UID:3099-1655803800-1655814600@victimsupporthub.eu
SUMMARY:Determining and Evaluating the Best Interests and Rights of Children in Parental Separation and Care Proceedings: exploring perspectives and best practices across Europe
DESCRIPTION:Join the Council of Europe for this CINGO Civil Society Committee on the Rights of the Child free webinar session with experts and thought leaders across Europe and the opportunity for live online discussion to take place on Tuesday 21 June (9:30-12:30 CET). The webinar will be in English. \nThe following questions will be addressed in six parallel workshops and two concluding panel discussions. Each workshop starts with an introduction of the theme by a speaker [about 20 minutes] followed by an exchange of views and experiences among participants. \n1/ How are the recommendations from UN CRC CG 14 and 20 implemented in the activities of family professionals? \n2/ The case of young children: What elements are considered to evaluate BIC of toddlers and infants (under 5-year-old)? \n3/ How to promote the rights and wellbeing of older children and adolescents experiencing the care system? \n4/ How to organise the defence of children and what are their possibility of recourse and support in cases of violence against their needs? \n5/ How to implement the participation of children in expressing their views. \n6/ What kind of education and support for parents who are separating or whose child is in care? \nWe expect to have a lot of interested participants\, so we might not be able to give the floor to all. Therefore\, in order to smooth the discussion\, priority will be given to those who had sent a text before the webinar. \nWe recommend you express your interest by submitting your brief views and experience before the webinar (maximum 500 words/3 minutes)\, addressing one or both of the following questions: \n1) What is happening in your professional context regarding the workshop question? \n2) What needs to be done to improve the situation of children\, especially the most vulnerable? \nSend the text of intervention you would like to do as soon as possible and before 17 June to: \n CivilSocietyCommittee.RC@gmail.com \nSending a text is not mandatory to attend the workshop\, you can follow the lectures and discussions online.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/determining-and-evaluating-the-best-interests-and-rights-of-children-in-parental-separation-and-care-proceedings-exploring-perspectives-and-best-practices-across-europe/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20220614T163000
DTSTAMP:20260430T185704
CREATED:20220530T102125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T102125Z
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SUMMARY:Safeguarding the Rights of Child Victims of Crime: The case law of the European Court of Human Rights as inspiration and call to action
DESCRIPTION:This high-level seminar offers a forum for introducing\, exploring and discussing the case law of law of the European Court of Human Rights concerning the rights of child victims of crime. \nDefence for Children International – Italy and the Italian Ministry of Justice\, together with the E-PROTECT consortium\, are organising this high-level seminar as the third and final international event in the context of the EU co-funded project E-PROTECT II.
URL:https://victimsupporthub.eu/event/safeguarding-the-rights-of-child-victims-of-crime-the-case-law-of-the-european-court-of-human-rights-as-inspiration-and-call-to-action/
LOCATION:Online
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