Court rulings involving a parent can have profound and lasting effects on a child. Compassionate sentencing offers a justice-based yet empathic approach, helping to ensure that when parents face criminal proceedings, the rights and well-being of…
Year: 2025
COPE input for UNHRC Resolution 52/12 on mental health and human rights
COPE has provided input for the UNHCR resolution 52/12 on mental health and human rights, with valuable contributions from COPE member Dr. Rodrigo J. Carcedo González from Universidad de Salamanca (Spain). Drawing on EU-funded research…
COPE Judicial Roundtable III: advancing child-rights based practices during a parent’s criminal court proceedings
On 14 November 2024, Children of Prisoners Europe (COPE) hosted its third Judicial Roundtable, this time online, continuing its aim of ensuring that children’s rights remain central during a parent’s criminal…