Training: ‘Know Sex Trafficking’ (Ruhama Agency)
Are you a frontline worker engaging with vulnerable women and girls? Do you know the signs of sex trafficking? ‘Know Sex Trafficking’ is one of Ruhama’s core training courses. This free two-part course will help you identify the signs of sex trafficking and respond in a trauma-informed way. Join us for this upcoming in-person session. Date: 6-7 August, 9:30am – 1pm, Tullamore. Register: Email Mia at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Webinar: Tackling Re-Offending Rates through Prison Reform (Public Policy Exchange)
Public Policy Exchange will be hosting a webinar on Tackling Re-Offending Rates through Prison Reform: Fixing the Capacity Crisis in UK Prisons and Improving Prisoner Support. Speakers include Sam Julius, Director of National Influencing & Networks at Clinks and Chief Inspector James Heggs, Chief Inspector of Leicestershire Police. The webinar will take place on 2 September 9:30am-1:00pm BST. Click here for more information on the Public Policy Exchange website.
EUROCRIM 2025 Conference
EUROCRIM 2025, the 25th Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology will take place 3-6 September in Athens, Greece. The Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology (ESC) provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all over the world to discuss and share their work on various aspects of criminology, criminal justice, and related social sciences. Click here for more details.
Survey: International Bar Association seeks views on AI and law
A survey launched by the International Bar Association (IBA) is seeking views on how AI is transforming the legal sector. The survey, compiled by the IBA’s Section on Public and Professional Interest (SPPI) AI working group, aims to help develop strategies that address the opportunities and challenges presented by AI. The survey takes less than 10 minutes to complete. All responses will remain anonymous, confidential and securely stored. The deadline for participating is 12 September 2025. Click here to view details in the Irish Legal News.
9th Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptoassets
Jointly organised by Europol, UNODC and the Basel Institute on Governance, this annual event brings together practitioners and experts to advance global efforts to counter criminal use of crypto. This is a non-commercial conference that is free to attend in person or online. 28-29 October, Vienna, Austria. In-person attendance is limited to one participant per company or organisation. Virtual attendance is possible on both days. Click here for more information.
Ethnic inequalities in the Criminal Justice System: Evidence from the Crown Court in England and Wales
UK Office for National Statistics, part of the Research Excellence Series 2025 collection. This talk will discuss findings examining the extent and drivers of ethnic inequalities in the Criminal Justice System drawing on criminal justice datasets developed through Data First, a pioneering data-linking programme led by the Ministry of Justice and funded by ADR UK. 23 October (online). Click here further details.
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