European final conference – Children’s Rights Behind Bars 2.0
A participatory path toward reintegration of children in conflict with the law
26 November 2018
at the European Economic and Social Committee – 2 Rue Van Maerlant, Brussels
The conference is a unique opportunity for professionals working for and with children in conflict with the law to present their work. The participants will exchange on current challenges, learn new approved and good practices as well as be the first to know about the results of the CRBB 2.0 project.
The participants will range from professionals working in closed institutions for children (educators, directors, teachers, etc.) or in child protection organisations, to members of the civil society, researchers and academics active in the field of children in conflict with the law. In addition, international stakeholders notably from the EU institutions, the Council of Europe or UNICEF will be attending the event.
The conference will be in English.
Please click here to see the draft programme.
Registration
If you wish to attend the conference, please register by clicking here. Registration will be closed on 15 November 2018.
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Call for participation
In the framework of this conference, DCI-Belgium wishes to support the travel and accommodation costs of a limited number of professionals working in institutions, NGO members or researchers eager to share with the participants the result of their work in one the three following areas:
Ø Capacity building of professionals working in closed institutions for juveniles
Ø Improving children’s rights knowledge and participation of juveniles deprived of their liberty
Ø Fostering reintegration of juveniles in conflict with the law
Proposals should be submitted on 19 October 2018 at the latest using the form which is available by clicking here. Selected participants will be notified by 26 October 2018.
Please click here to see the Call for participation
If you are proud of your work with juveniles and would like to share your experience during the conference, we look forward to reading your submissions.