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Georgian authorities learn about evidence on and benefits of prison-based Therapeutic Communities
Kobuleti, Georgia was the venue for the Pompidou Group workshop on presenting the evidence on and benefits of prison-based Therapeutic Communities (TC) for treating substance use disorders, held on 30-31 July 2024. The event brought together representatives of the Georgian Special Penitentiary...
Pompidou Group supports Slovenia and Cyprus in implementing standards on drug treatment and rehabilitation in custodial settings
Upon request of the national authorities of Cyprus and Slovenia, the Pompidou Group organised two expert visits to assess the state of implementation of international standards on drug treatment in prisons. The visits conducted in June 2024 addressed specific recommendations and the checklist...
Positive Parenting programme completes the pilot phase supported by the Pompidou Group
The Council of Europe has successfully completed the piloting of the "Positive Parenting" programme in various institutions including the Special Penitentiary Service, the National Crime Prevention and Probation Agency, the Juvenile Referral Centre, the State Care Agency, and Office of the...
The Italian Presidency reports at mid-term to the Committee of Ministers
On 9 July in Strasbourg, Paolo Molinari, Chair of the Pompidou Group Permanent Correspondents, presented the mid-term review of the activities of the Pompidou Group (between January 2023 and June 2024) to the Committee of Ministers' Rapporteur Group on social and health issues (GR-SOC). He...
Statement by the Italian Presidency on the occasion of the “International Drug Day” (26 June 2024):
The Italian Presidency of the Council of Europe Pompidou Group welcomes the theme chosen for the 2024 International Day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking: “The evidence is clear: invest in prevention”. Since Italy took over the presidency of the Pompidou Group, in January 2023,...
Strategies and regulatory options aimed at reducing risks and harms related to online gaming and online gambling
A policy paper on ‘Strategies and regulatory options aimed at reducing risks and harms related to online gaming and online gambling’ was adopted by the Pompidou Group member states in the aftermath of the 94th Permanent Correspondent meeting that took place in Naples on 30 May 2024. This document...
Multidisciplinary training of trainers for prison staff on care and treatment of persons with substance use disorders tested in Montenegro
Using the newly developed Pompidou Group multidisciplinary training manual, a training of trainers on care and treatment of persons with substance use disorders for prison staff took place in Petrovac, Montenegro. Selected prison professionals from both the health and the security departments...
Georgian professionals learn about Italian experiences on rehabilitation services for juveniles and adolescents in the criminal justice context
The Pompidou Group, with the support of its Italian Presidency, organised a study visit for a Georgian delegation of criminal justice professionals involved in drug prevention on 29-31 May in Milan, ltaly. The visit focused on sharing Italian experiences with rehabilitation and resocialisation...
Naples, May 31, 2024
Seminar on “Drug Recovery and Education” hosted by the Italian Presidency of the Pompidou Group
Organized in the continuation of the 94th meeting of the PG Permanent Correspondents, the seminar brought together about 80 professionals that were welcomed and addressed by high level government representatives, the Mayor of Naples, social volunteering and religious associations (involved in...
94th Permanent Correspondents meeting of the Pompidou Group
The Pompidou Group Permanent Correspondents held their 94th meeting in Naples on 30 May. It was the opportunity to review past and current activities, as well as recent political developments in the field of drug and addictions policies at national and international level. Two important policy...
Module II. of the 2024 Thematic Training ‘Improving Access and Quality of Treatment Services’
Module II. of the 2024 Thematic Training ‘Improving Access and Quality of Treatment Services’ organised in Rabat, Morocco, 14-16 May 2024 focused on strategies for improving the continuity of care, providing integrated treatment services, and combating stigma and discrimination. Participants...
NEW REPORT - Mapping of training needs in South-East European countries and available resources related to drug treatment and rehabilitation in prisons
Within the framework of its co-operation group on “Developing comprehensive drug treatment systems in prisons in South-East Europes”, the Pompidou Group published a mapping report presenting an overview of training needs in eleven South-East European countries and available open source material...
Experts from the Mediterranean region exchange experience on conducting school surveys on drug use and addictive behaviours
The Pompidou Group’s Mediterranean School Survey Project on Alcohol and Other Drugs (MedSPAD) held its annual committee meeting on 17 April 2024 in the Council of Europe Office in Paris, France. The meeting brought together 16 experts from Algeria, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Malta,...
Active participation of the Pompidou Group in the 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
As each year, the Pompidou Group participated in the 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of the United Nation that took place from 14 to 22 March 2024. The high-level segment planned for 14-15 March focused on the midterm review to assess progress made in the implementation of all...
Pompidou Group’s Italian Presidency delivers statement at the high-level segment of the 67th session of UN drugs commission
As each year, the Pompidou Group is participating in the 67th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs of the United Nations from 14 to 22 March 2024. The high-level segment on 14-15 March focuses on the midterm review to assess progress made in the implementation of all international drug...
2024 Pompidou Group Thematic Training on ‘Improving Access and Quality of Treatment Services’
Improving access to and the quality of treatment services is a crucial step in addressing the complex issue of substance use disorders and related mental health challenges. 33 participants from 19 Pompidou Group members states gathered in Bologna, Italy on 12-15 March 2024 for the Module I of the...
Georgian municipal representatives and state probation specialists work together to improve services for juveniles
Improving services for juveniles in conflict with the law and probationers, integrating them at both central and municipal levels remains a significant challenge in Georgia. To address this issue, a Working Group Meeting was organized on 22-23 February 2024 in Tbilisi, bringing together...
Another group of specialists working in the criminal justice system of Georgia was trained on pressing issues of mental health
Mental health assessment, stigma and effective communication, screening tools, roles and functions of the multidisciplinary team, motivational interviewing, prevention of professional burnout and secondary traumatization, knowledge on these and other important issues was deepened, and practical...
International Forum on addictive behaviours and crimes associated with internet use
Over 200 representatives from 20 countries gathered in Mexico City on 19-20 December at the Mexican Ministry for Security and Citizen Protection. The Forum was co-organised by the Pompidou Group, the Mexican Foreign Ministry and the Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (CICAD) of the...
The Closing Conference of the Pompidou Group first field Project in Georgia
The Pompidou Group marks an important milestone with the closing ceremony of its first field project, "Developing a Drug Prevention Support Network for Parents and Professionals," held in Tbilisi, Georgia on 18 December 2023. Representatives from Georgian ministries, state institutions, agencies,...