Strip-searching of children visiting a parent in prison banned in Estonia

October 4, 2023

Thanks to the ongoing advocacy of Estonia’s Chancellor of Justice (CoJ), the rights of children with an imprisoned parent are gaining increased visibility in Estonia, reflected by important shifts in practice. Notably, strip-searching of children visiting prison is now banned in all three prisons in Estonia. The CoJ, the independent supervisor of basic principles of the Constitution … Read More

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COPE annual conference and network meeting 2023

March 28, 2023

Registration is now open ! The international conference “Reconnecting through Learning and Play” co-hosted by Bedford Row Family Project, COPE, Mary Immaculate College and Limerick Prison will take place in Limerick on June 8.  How can we use play to strengthen the child-parent bond during a parent’s imprisonment ?  How can schools foster compassionate and supportive environments for children … Read More

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Getting to Berlin

March 24, 2023

Conference venue Festsaal der Berliner Stadtmission (Festsaal of the Berlin City Mission)Lehrter Str. 6810557 Berlin Directions

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