On the 28 th of November, CoPPer team members Ute Krenzer and Katharina Swirak presented the work of CoPPer to 60 social work students at University College Cork. This cohort of students is the second cohort only of the so called ‘social work apprenticeship’ programme- the first of its kind in the Republic of Ireland. As part of this training model, students study for their social work qualification, while at the same time being trained on the job during their two years of s

As part of CoPPer’s awareness raising, Irish CoPPer team members Gerry McNally, Ute Krenzer and Katharina Swirak, presented to BA Criminology students for 2 hours the work of the CoPPer project. The event took place on the 29 th of September at University College Cork and approximately 40 students were in attendance. The presentation and lively discussions focused on the development of the CoPPer project, the findings of the evidence review and the development of the trainin

The event "Volunteering in Justice: New areas of intervention", organized by Aproximar and DGRSP, on October 17th, had around 60 participants and brought together institutional representatives, organizations and volunteers to reflect on the future of volunteering in the Portuguese justice system. The Copper initiative presented its main results, including an international blueprint and training programs that strengthen skills and promote more humane and effective collaboratio

On 25 November, European Strategies Consulting held a second online multiplier event, this time addressed to probation officers from across Romania. The session brought together practitioners from county probation services and the National Directorate of Probation, creating a shared space to discuss how volunteering could be integrated into everyday probation practice. The discussion focused on the CoPPer project, its approach to structured volunteering, and the practical rea