Objective: The main aim of this webinar is to share knowledge on the issue of prisons and drugs and how it is addressed in different world regions. The webinar will discuss related challenges and the possibilities for addressing drugs and prison in different countries in Latin America, the Caribbean and Europe.
In conversation with:
- Linda Montanari, Principal scientist, European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA).
- Carina Ferreira Borges, Regional advisor on alcohol, illicit drugs and prison health, WHO Regional Office for Europe, World Health Organization (WHO).
Recorded intervention:
- Corina Giacomello, Professor and researcher, UNACH Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas de la Universidad Autónoma de Chiapas, Mexico.
Chair: Sofia Ribeiro, Project coordinator, COPOLAD III, EUDA.
Opening and closing remarks: Marica Ferri, Head of sector, Support to practice, EUDA.
Format: EUDA opening remarks, panellists’ presentations, guided discussion, Q&A.
Participants will respond to the following questions:
- Can you share your knowledge regarding health and social responses for drugs in prisons (focusing on your region)?
- What are best practices in your region regarding the promotion of health and social responses in prisons?
- How do you see emerging trends and new risks in incarcerated people in the coming years? How will you anticipate these changes and what responses will be required?
Length: 1.5 hours.
Participants: Open to all upon registration, the person will receive a link to connect.
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Date: 28 November 2024, 16.00–17.30 Lisbon time (WET) 17.00–18.30 (CET).
Platform: Zoom