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European Union - 6th December 2011

European Commission Green Paper

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.

European Union - 22nd November 2011

UN Special Day of General Discussion for children with imprisoned parents

The UN Special Day of General Discussion on Children with Imprisoned Parents, held in Geneva on 30 September, was a landmark event, representing the first time that the issue of children with imprisoned parents (ChIPS) has been discussed substantively in a United Nations forum.

German government launches query into children with imprisoned parents

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 different stages of arrest, conviction of the parent and visits to the detention centre is of utmost importance.

Establishing child ambassadors

Thanks to the joint efforts of Norwegian politicians, the ministry of Justice and The Organisation for Families and Friends of Prisoners (FFP), each Norwegian prison is likely to be assigned a child ambassador to represent the needs of this vulnerable group of children.

Our newest addition from Scotland

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.

Czech Republic - 8th November 2011

"When Daddy Is Behind Bars" documentary broadcasts in the Czech Republic

Eurochips partner Czech Helsinki Committee (CHC), in cooperation with Czech Television, has produced a documentary entitled "When Daddy Is Behind Bars".

Swiss Society of Forensic Psychology event

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.

Italy - 4th November 2011

Prison-staff training in Italy launched by Bambinisenzasbarre

Training workshops focused on combining security and safety for children visiting their parents in prison have begun in Italy. The workshops train existing prison staff on engaging and interacting with children in an environment often perceived as potentially traumatic. The initiative, spearheaded by Eurochips member Bambinisenzasbarre, began last spring.

Children's art on display in the European Parliament

A 2-day art event in the European Parlament kicks off the official launch of the newly released DIHR study Children of Imprisoned Parents. You can download the full or summarised report from our site.

Spain - 20th June 2011

Eurochips conference "Improving Children's participation"

Eurochips General Assembly was flanked by a dynamic conference focussing on Child Participation and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.

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