Keeping children in mind during law enforcement procedures: COPE training with CEPOL
Keeping children in mind during law enforcement procedures: COPE training with CEPOL

“Even if there was just one police officer to sit down and talk to us about it… it would have been a lot easier as a family,…

Judicial Roundtable II hosted by Alternative Sociale, Romania
Judicial Roundtable II hosted by Alternative Sociale, Romania

On December 13, COPE member Alternative Sociale hosted the conference “Thinking of children – Respecting children’s…

Roundtable II: Building protection now and “future proofing” the rights of children with imprisoned parents in Greece
Roundtable II: Building protection now and “future proofing” the rights of children with imprisoned parents in Greece

Friday 10 November, 2023 I Myrtillo Café — Park for Children & Culture COPE, in conjunction with the Deputy Children’s…

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Who we are

Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE) is a pan-European network working with and on behalf of children with imprisoned parents.

Our vision

That every child be guaranteed fair, unbiased treatment, protection of his or her rights, and equal opportunities regardless of gender, social, economic or cultural heritage.

Our mission

To safeguard the social, political and judicial inclusion of children with an imprisoned parent, while fostering the pursuit and exchange of knowledge which enhances good practices, and contributes to a better understanding of the psychological, emotional and social development of these children.

Children’s rights

COPE’s work is underpinned by the 1989 United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC), the EU Strategy on the Rights of the Child and the Council of Europe Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)5 of the Committee of Ministers to Member States Concerning Children with Imprisoned Parents.

"Can I visit my dad on sunday?"

"I wish we could play outside together"

"I wish visits were longer"