Invitation

Postal Address: P.O. Box 8215, 3503 RE Utrecht, the Netherlands

Offices: Vivaldiplantsoen 100, 3533 JR Utrecht, The Netherlands

Tel.: +31.(0)30-232 4900; Fax: +31.(0)30. 2324950

Email: [email protected] Web site: www.cep-probation.org

Rabobank Utrecht - IBAN: NL48 RABO 0175 4287 35 – Swiftcode: RABONL2U | Chamber of Commerce and Industries Oost-Brabant: 40217639

CEP Member

Ref: 2026/JŠK/ae/26-028 Utrecht, 25th May 2026 Re: Invitation to the 6th International Training School on Core Correctional Skills Dear CEP Member, On behalf of CEP, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 6th edition of the International Training School on Core Correctional Skills (ITSCCS), which will take place from 28 September to 2 October 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, at the Centre for Legal Studies and Specialized Training (CEJFE). This intensive one-week programme is designed for probation and correctional professionals seeking to strengthen or refresh their practical skills in effective supervision and rehabilitation. Based on Prof. Dr. Ioan Durnescu’s Core Correctional Skills framework, the training focuses on essential competencies including relationship-building, pro-social modelling, motivational interviewing, problem-solving, and cognitive restructuring. The 2026 special theme, “Clicks and Empathy: Core Correctional Skills in Digital Probation” will explore how these skills can be effectively adapted to digitally mediated supervision environments. Participants will engage with practical challenges such as building trust online, managing remote communication, maintaining professional boundaries, and sustaining meaningful working alliances in digital contexts. The programme combines modern adult-learning methodologies, including role- play, coaching, practical exercises, and peer exchange, ensuring direct applicability to daily professional practice. This training offers an outstanding opportunity to learn from international experts, exchange practices with colleagues from across Europe and beyond, and contribute to the ongoing professionalisation of probation services. CEP members benefit from preferential registration rates, with a reduced early bird fee of €450 and a regular member fee of €550. More information, including the full programme and registration details, can be found here: International Training School on Core Correctional Skills 2026

Rabobank Utrecht - IBAN: NL48 RABO 0175 4287 35 – Swiftcode: RABONL2U Chamber of Commerce and Industries Oost-Brabant : 40217639

Should you have any questions please contact Ms. Anna Esquerrà Roqueta, CEP Policy Officer and Liaison officer, on [email protected] or +34 686 85 80 14. We warmly encourage CEP members to take advantage of this unique international learning opportunity and look forward to welcoming participants to Barcelona. Thank you for your cooperation. Your Sincerely,

Jana Špero Kamenjarin CEP Secretary General

Postal Address: P.O. Box 8215, 3503 RE Utrecht, the Netherlands

Offices: Vivaldiplantsoen 100, 3533 JR Utrecht, The Netherlands

Tel.: +31.(0)30-232 4900; Fax: +31.(0)30. 2324950

Email: [email protected] Web site: www.cep-probation.org

Rabobank Utrecht - IBAN: NL48 RABO 0175 4287 35 – Swiftcode: RABONL2U | Chamber of Commerce and Industries Oost-Brabant: 40217639

CEP Member

Ref: 2026/JŠK/ae/26-028 Utrecht, 25th May 2026 Re: Invitation to the 6th International Training School on Core Correctional Skills Dear CEP Member, On behalf of CEP, we are pleased to invite you to participate in the 6th edition of the International Training School on Core Correctional Skills (ITSCCS), which will take place from 28 September to 2 October 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, at the Centre for Legal Studies and Specialized Training (CEJFE). This intensive one-week programme is designed for probation and correctional professionals seeking to strengthen or refresh their practical skills in effective supervision and rehabilitation. Based on Prof. Dr. Ioan Durnescu’s Core Correctional Skills framework, the training focuses on essential competencies including relationship-building, pro-social modelling, motivational interviewing, problem-solving, and cognitive restructuring. The 2026 special theme, “Clicks and Empathy: Core Correctional Skills in Digital Probation” will explore how these skills can be effectively adapted to digitally mediated supervision environments. Participants will engage with practical challenges such as building trust online, managing remote communication, maintaining professional boundaries, and sustaining meaningful working alliances in digital contexts. The programme combines modern adult-learning methodologies, including role- play, coaching, practical exercises, and peer exchange, ensuring direct applicability to daily professional practice. This training offers an outstanding opportunity to learn from international experts, exchange practices with colleagues from across Europe and beyond, and contribute to the ongoing professionalisation of probation services. CEP members benefit from preferential registration rates, with a reduced early bird fee of €450 and a regular member fee of €550. More information, including the full programme and registration details, can be found here: International Training School on Core Correctional Skills 2026

Rabobank Utrecht - IBAN: NL48 RABO 0175 4287 35 – Swiftcode: RABONL2U Chamber of Commerce and Industries Oost-Brabant : 40217639

Should you have any questions please contact Ms. Anna Esquerrà Roqueta, CEP Policy Officer and Liaison officer, on [email protected] or +34 686 85 80 14. We warmly encourage CEP members to take advantage of this unique international learning opportunity and look forward to welcoming participants to Barcelona. Thank you for your cooperation. Your Sincerely,

Jana Špero Kamenjarin CEP Secretary General