“Stigma is a social mechanism that continues to shape how societies perceive and treat marginalised groups. Most often stories told through the media define what we believe. Journalists hold the power to break silence and reinforce prejudice.”
Full article: childrenofprisoners.eu/resources/eu...
đź’Ś Catch the latest news concerning children with an imprisoned parent in the winter issue of COPE's #Newsletter!
Inside you'll find inside:
🎯 Recent developments across #Europe
đź“Ł Latest COPE activities
đź“š Interesting readings
… and more!
Subscribe now👇
childrenofprisoners.eu/news/newslet...
đź“Ł The 2026 edition of the European Journal of Parental Imprisonment is out! Focused on stigma & the rights of children with imprisoned parents, it features research on media, child-friendly justice, prison-based support & more.
Read here 👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/resources/eu...
Catch the latest edition of COPE #newsletter, spotlighting the "Game with Mum & Dad"project.
Inside this edition:
🇪🇺 Stories from the games
🔥 What prison staff have to say about the project
đź’¬ Quotes children and imprisoned parents
… and more!
Subscribe now 👇
childrenofprisoners.eu/news/newslet...
🇪🇪🤝🇸🇪 Estonia & Sweden signed a prison lease deal—if ratified, Sweden will send imprisoned people to Estonia.
The Estonian Chancellor of Justice warns: children’s rights & the importance of family contact must not be overlooked.
Read this opinion piece: www.inimoigusteraamat.ee/blogi/vangla...
COPE welcomes the inclusion of the importance of child-parent contact in the #OHCHR study on the social reintegration of persons released from detention and persons subjected to non-custodial measures.
đź”— www.ohchr.org/en/calls-for...
👉 COPE input: www.ohchr.org/sites/defaul...
One in four children in Europe faces poverty
We urge EU leaders to act
📬 Read our letter to @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, @president.europarl.europa.eu & António Costa
👉 alliance4investinginchildren.eu/protect-chil...
#ChildGuarantee #MFF #SocialEurope #EndChildPoverty
For the second year in a row, COPE is proud to regrant funding to its members to organise Game with Mum & Dad events âš˝ between children and their parents in #prison.
Thanks to the #EU support, events are kicking off across 🇷🇴🇫🇷🇩🇪🇵🇹🇵🇱!
First game: Coimbra 👉 www.gamewithmum-dad.org/the-2025-edi...
On #FamilyDay 🌍, we shine a light on those navigating the challenges of parental imprisonment.
Strong family bonds can support mental health, stability & resilience.
A child’s connection to their parent shouldn’t end at the prison gate.
Justice must protect—not sever—these ties 💙
Today is International #Roma Day! 🌍
A day to honor Roma culture, history and resilience, while acknowledging ongoing struggles like discrimination and overrepresentation in prisons.
Learn more 👉 bit.ly/42i7kvZ
Support a COPE project in the Czech Republic 🇨🇿 for Roma communities: bit.ly/42r2EnO
đź’ˇCheck COPE input to the #OHCHR study on human rights & social reintegration.
COPE input stresses the vital role of child-parent bonds in protecting children’s well-being and calls for #policies that uphold their #rights and support imprisoned parents.
👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-input-t...
"What I think, in images and words" is a collection of children’s reflections on the support they need when a parent is #imprisoned.
Their voices bring to life the @coe.int #guidelines on how to better support #children in these situations.
Check it now 👇
childrenofprisoners.eu/what-i-think...
🆕 New Study on Compassionate Sentencing!
Court decisions affecting parents have lasting impacts on children. COPE’s latest research explores how compassionate sentencing prioritises children’s rights in criminal proceedings.
🔎 Focus: Scandinavia & Portugal
đź”— childrenofprisoners.eu/compassionat...
COPE wrapped up the 2nd edition of GWMD campaign, which uses #football to preserve the bond between #children & imprisoned parents.
2024 highlights:
âś… 4,000+ children from 7 countries
âś… New website & social media
âś… Support from @ec.europa.eu & UEFA Foundation for Children.
www.gamewithmum-dad.org
The @ec.europa.eu has launched its 2025-2026 Work Plan for the EU Children’s Participation Platform! 🎉 COPE is proud to be part of this initiative amplifying children's voices on:
đź“Ś #EqualOpportunities
đź“Ś #MentalHealth
đź“Ś #OnlineSafety
đź“Ś #ClimateAction
đź”— eu-for-children.europa.eu/activities-n...
đź’ˇCOPE's input for UN HRC resolution 52/12 on #mentalhealth & #humanrights highlights challenges faced by children with imprisoned parents.
Key asks:
âś… Child-friendly prison visits
âś… Tailored mental health support
âś… Holistic cross-sector care
More here 👉 childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-input-f...
On 14 Nov 2024, COPE hosted its third Judicial Roundtable👩‍⚖️, championing children’s #rights in parental criminal proceedings. Building on past events in Poland (2022) & Romania (2023), experts explored child-sensitive #justice practices.
đź”— Learn more: childrenofprisoners.eu/cope-judicia...
