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Recap: CEP 15th General Assembly and International Conference on Gender-Based Violence

Recap: CEP 15th General Assembly and International Conference on Gender-Based Violence

From 14 to 16 October 2025, Vienna hosted the 15th CEP General Assembly and the CEP International Conference on Gender-Based Violence in Probation: Challenges and Lessons Learned. The event, organized in cooperation with NEUSTART, brought together over 100 CEP members, probation professionals, policymakers, and researchers from across Europe to reflect, exchange experiences, and discuss the topic of gender-based violence from the perspective of probation, restorative justice and prison.

CEP awards

The evening of 15 October also featured the CEP Awards Ceremony, celebrating outstanding initiatives and contributions to probation across Europe. More information about the award winners can be found here.

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AIC research examines restorative justice for domestic, family and sexual violence

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AIC research examines restorative justice for domestic, family and sexual violence

Link to: Victim-survivors’ reflections on best practice in restorative justice for domestic, family and sexual violence

The Australian Institute of Criminology has released new research examining the perspectives of victim-survivors on best practice in restorative justice for family, domestic and sexual violence (FDSV).

The research draws on surveys and in-depth interviews with 13 victim-survivors who participated in restorative justice for an FDSV matter.
Victim-survivors identified Convenors’ skills and expertise, flexible and victim-centred processes, intensive and risk-informed preparation, and close ongoing collaboration with external professional supports as critical to the success of restorative justice in this context.
These best practices are consistent with those identified by practitioners and other stakeholders, and further emphasise the critical role of Convenors in restorative justice for FDSV, as well as the need for tailored approaches and specialist support.

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