EPTA
Founded in 2010, the European Penitentiary Training Academy Network (EPTA) facilitates the sharing of training methodologies and content among European Penitentiary Staff Training Academies.
EuroPris is uniquely an organisation of prison practitioners in Europe. We bring together practitioners in the prisons arena with the intention of promoting ethical and rights based imprisonment, exchanging best practices and providing expert assistance to support this agenda. EuroPris’ Expert Groups are targeted at advancing the operational capabilities and professionalism of prison and correction practitioners across Europe. Each Expert Group consists of 10 experts representing their member countries and are given a term of 2 years.
Expert Groups collaboratively assist in the collection, sharing and dissemination of information that provides value to EuroPris Members. As part of EuroPris’ commitment to assist prison services across Europe, we have composed since 2012 several expert groups on the following issues below. EuroPris Expert Networks are wider communities from specific fields. EuroPris currently facilitates two Expert Networks: The European Penitentiary Training Academies (EPTA) Network and the Framework Decision 909 (FD909) Network.
Founded in 2010, the European Penitentiary Training Academy Network (EPTA) facilitates the sharing of training methodologies and content among European Penitentiary Staff Training Academies.
The EuroPris expert group on prisoner transfer, formed in 2012, aids members in implementing EC Framework Decision 2008/909/JHA.
Technological advancements are transforming every aspect of life, including prisons, with developments like internet access for inmates, e-learning, mobile devices, biometrics, and cloud services.
European prisons vary significantly, prompting questions about their modern relevance, cost, and efficiency. This includes replacing old prisons with cost-effective, technologically advanced facilities, and more.
The CEP & EuroPris FNPP Expert Group, formed from organisations supporting imprisoned nationals abroad, focuses on rehabilitating foreign nationals in European prisons.
Prison Overcrowding & Probation Net-Widening Prison overcrowding and probation net-widening have become increasingly important issues across Europe. While often viewed separately, both challenges are closely
Modern prisons face global security challenges from organised crime and cybercrime, necessitating international cooperation and advanced technologies.
Prisoner Health & Suicide Prevention Prison healthcare is a fundamental part of safe, humane and effective prison systems. In recent years, growing attention has been
Prison staff play a central role in prison activities. Recognising their influence, there is a growing awareness of the importance of their well-being.
Trends & Forecasting Prison services do not operate in isolation. Political developments, demographic changes, technological innovation, evolving crime patterns and shifting public expectations all shape