COPE Input to OHCHR study on human rights and social reintegration
Posted on March 27, 2025
COPE has provided input to the OHCHR study on human rights and the social reintegration of persons released from detention and persons subjected to non-custodial measures. In its submission, COPE’s submission highlights the…
COPE input for UNHRC Resolution 52/12 on mental health and human rights
Posted on January 14, 2025
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
Posted on January 9, 2025
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…
How does ‘Game with Mum & Dad’ strive to embed child safeguarding within prisons?
Posted on October 8, 2024
Prisons are generally not designed as child-friendly spaces. Children who visit their imprisoned parents are often exposed to intimidating and harsh environments.
COPE submission to General Comment 27 on Access to Justice
Posted on August 29, 2024
The COPE Network has provided a significant contribution to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child’s General Comment 27…
Game with Mum & Dad 2024 kicks off in Poland
Posted on August 27, 2024
The 2024 edition of Game with Mum & Dad (GWMD) officially kicked off in Poland on 4 August in Tarnów on prison grounds…
Keeping children in mind during law enforcement procedures: COPE training with CEPOL
Posted on February 5, 2024
Call for strengthened protection and care systems to support children and young people
Posted on February 24, 2023
The treatment of mothers in prison and their children – the situation in Europe and beyond
Posted on February 20, 2023