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EMPRO

“Empowerment of the Framework Decisions 2008/947 and 2009/829 through EU Probation Services”

Aims to significantly strengthen the understanding and application of FD 2008/947 and 2009/829 within the European Union.

Through comprehensive training activities, the project will upscale probation officers’ soft power in the application of these instruments, ensuring a more frequent and swift resort to pre- and post-trial alternatives to detention and further advocate for stronger and more meaningful communication between relevant stakeholders.

EMPRO seeks to ensure a more frequent and swift resort to pre- and post-trial alternatives to detention and further advocate for stronger and more meaningful communication between EU Member States.

TO THIS END, THE CONSORTIUM AIMS TO:

Objectives

Lay the groundwork for assisting probation and other justice professionals in more frequent and efficient use of FD 2008/947 and FD 2009/829 and therein advocate for probationary solutions and alternatives to custodial measures.

Promote the use of FD 2008/947 and FD 2009/829 by embracing the use of existing and future digital tools in way of contributing to streamlining effective cooperation between authorities, in full consideration of Directive (EU) 2023/2843 and Regulation (EU) 2023/2844.

Promote knowledge sharing amongst professionals in a (trans)national environment towards better cooperation and mutual trust.

Ensure advocacy for human and fundamental rights enshrined in the EUCFR and ECHR, towards a more humane and efficient rehabilitation

PARTNERS

The EMPRO project brings together a diverse consortium of 8 partners from 6 European countries – France, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Romania.

This wide geographic representation allows the project to expand its awareness-raising objectives to a large audience across Europe.

“Empowerment of the Framework Decisions 2008/947 and 2009/829 through EU Probation Services”

EMPRO seeks to ensure a more frequent and swift resort to pre- and post-trial alternatives to detention and further advocate for stronger and more meaningful communication between EU Member States.

​TO THIS END, THE CONSORTIUM AIMS TO:

​The EMPRO project brings together a diverse consortium of 8 partners from 6 European countries – France, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Romania.

TO THIS END, THE CONSORTIUM AIMS TO:

The EMPRO project brings together a diverse consortium of 8 partners from 6 European countries – France, Portugal, The Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Romania.