The probation sector plays a crucial role in community safety and rehabilitation. As probation practices and standards evolve worldwide, this webinar offers a rare opportunity to gain insights from global experts. Our speakers will share experiences from their respective countries, exploring how different jurisdictions approach the regulation and professionalism of probation services.
This webinar features the following distinguished speakers:

* Professor Ioan Durnescu (Bucharest University, Romania) – A leading academic voice on community sanctions and social reintegration.
* Scott Maurer (Chief of Staff, Georgia Department of Community Supervision, USA) – Sharing practical insights from one of the largest community sanctions systems in the United States.
* Marian O’Rourke (Director of Regulations and Standards, Northern Ireland Social Care Council) – Contributing strategic and operational experience of regulation.
* Arjen Alting | Manon de Nooijer (Regional Secretary | Criminologist, Reclassering Nederland) – Bringing the perspective of the Dutch probation system and its innovative approaches to practitioner regulation.

The session was chaired by Jana Spero, CEP Secretary General, and promises to be a dynamic discussion that will benefit all professionals working in or alongside probation services.