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DESCRIPTIVE LIST OF SELECTED PROJECTS
ON PREVENTION AND FIGHT AGAINST CRIME
SUPPORTED BY EU FUNDS
SINCE 2003
Prevention and fight against crime - ISEC
AGIS
DAPHNE
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Table of contents
Methodology: TO READ ...................................................................... 3
PART I: LISTING of all projects by area and by activity .................... 4
PART II: DETAILED DESCRIPTION of projects, by area .............. 28
General overview – Facts & Figures ................................................ 29
Trafficking in human beings ............................................................ 30
External funds .............................................................................. 132
Sexual exploitation of children and child abuse ............................ 245
Corruption ....................................................................................... 262
Horizontal approach on crime prevention ...................................... 289
Cybercrime...................................................................................... 331
Volume crime ................................................................................. 367
Identity theft .................................................................................... 420
Money laundering ........................................................................... 426
Fraud and financial investigation ................................................... 441
Asset recovery ................................................................................ 461
Juvenile crime ................................................................................. 473
Environmental crime ...................................................................... 496
Drugs trafficking ............................................................................. 510
Counterfeiting and piracy ............................................................... 522
Trafficking in cultural goods .......................................................... 532
Crime victims and restorative justice ............................................. 537
Others .............................................................................................. 540
Annexes .......................................................................................... 542
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o This document doesn’t guarantee that the data is complete.
o The information coming from project applications doesn’t
necessarily correspond completely to what has been achieved
during the project implementation.
o You can find the online database whit all the ISEC projects until
2013 included on the following link:
http://ec.europa.eu/dgs/homeaffairs/financing/fundings/projects/index_en.htm
o The document is not fully up-to-date.
o There are documents with the indication “Ongoing since (year)”.
This is not correct.
o For project 4000003834; there are no data in the file
o Last update of the document 26 June 2013
Methodology: TO READ
This list describes the selected projects related to prevention and fight against crime
relevant for A2 activities, and supported by EU funds since 2003. These projects are
sorted out by area (corruption cybercrime, drugs trafficking, asset recovery, etc.) as
presented in the table above. This list includes projects selected under multiple
financial programmes (AGIS, DAPHNE, ISEC). This list also includes some THB
related projects funded under external programmes (IPA, TAIEX, Thematic
Programme for migration and asylum, DCI, EDF, EIDHR, AENEAS).
The current list has been lastly updated with the ISEC 2012 – THB – FINEC – INT –
FP(1) & FP(2) calls.The General Call 2012 is missing.
This document is structured in two parts.
The first part presents only a listing with the projects' reference and name by
area. Under each area, the projects are classified following the nature of the activities
it involves (exchange of best practices & information, awareness raising, operational
cooperation, research & study, etc.).Some projects may have been listed under
several activities but for methodological purpose, most of them have been listed
under only one (main) activity. Each area is introduced by a short notice presenting
its main figures and trend in funding.This overview is based on a data basis (excel
file) compiling the financial data related to each project. Presented figures in these
notices are only relevant for AGIS, DAP & ISEC programmes and do not include
external funds mentioned above.
The second part of the document contains a detailed description of each
project (objectives, budget, promoter, partners, etc.) for each area considered. In this
part, projects are no more sorted out by involved activities.
It is strongly advised to use the navigation function (control + F) to have a
clear picture of how this document is structured.
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PART I
LISTING of all projects by area and by activity
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Trafficking in human beings
Exchange of best practice and information
 JLS/2007/ISEC/511 - No human for sale – international co-operation in the
field of combating trafficking in humans
 JLS/2004/AGIS/120 and JLS/2006/AGIS/169 - ENaT - European Network
against Trafficking
 ISEC/2009/207 - Integrated approach for prevention of labour exploitation in
origin and destination countries
 ISEC/2008/61 - Towards global EU action against trafficking in human beings
 ISEC/2007/486 Development of transnational mechanisms to fight against
human trafficking in Romania and in Bulgaria
 ISEC/2008/072 - E-NOTES - European NGOs Observatory on Trafficking,
Exploitation and Slavery
 AGIS/2005/056 - Trafficking in Human Beings: New Challenges, New
Partnerships - (CAT)
 AGIS/2003/167 - VictAs - Victim Assistance and Support
 AGIS/2004/115 - Forum to improve best practice in prevention, detection and
the investigation of Human Trafficking. Examination of best practices aimed at
fighting and preventing corruption of public officials in the Immigration
administrations
 AGIS/2004/150 - Traffic of Human Beings: a new frontier in European judicial
cooperation in the fight against transnational organised crime
 ISEC/2007/534 - Migration & Crime Conference
 JLS/DAP/2007-1/058 - A Comparative Analysis of Community Focused
Initiatives Aimed at Supporting Women, Children and Young People Who
Have Been the Focus of Violence, Exploitation or Trafficking in three regions
of the United Kingdom, Germany and Romania
 JLS/DAP/2007-1/040 - INDOORS – Support and Empowerment of Female
Sex Workers and Trafficked Women working in Hidden Places
 JLS/DAP/2007-1/122 - Creating a European coalition of NGOs and trade
unions to prevent violence and protect women and young people in the
workplace, with a specific focus on trafficking
 JLS/DAP/2007-1/203 - The Dignity Project: Identification and replication of
best practice inter-agency models of service provision for victims of trafficking
for sexual exploitation and associated vulnerable groups
 ISEC/2009/AG/32 - ENPATES – European NGOs Platform Against Trafficking
Exploitation and Slaveries
 ISEC/2009/AG/51 - Trafficking for Forced Labour and Labour Exploitation
(FLEX) - towards increased knowledge, cooperation and exchange of
information in Estonia, Finland and Poland
 AGIS/2003/200 - International Conference on European Cooperation against
Trafficking in Human Beings and Sexual Exploitation of Children
 ISEC/2007/556 - Combating THB – Going Beyond! Mapping and
Strengthening Civil Society Capacity to Protect and Support Victims of
Trafficking – beyond Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation
 ISEC/2007/571 - Development of a Transnational Referral Mechanism for
Victims of Trafficking between Countries of Origin and Destination TRM-EU
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/THB-009 - An informed person is a protected one –
Promoting best practices in prevention activities against trafficking for forced
labour through an European network
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HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/THB-010 - Network of parliamentarians against
trafficking in human beings
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000001962 - Facilitating Corporate Social
Responsibility in the field of Human Trafficking
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002179 - Putting Rantsev into Practice Strengthening multidisciplinary operational cooperation to fight trafficking in
human beings
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002208 - Labour Trafficking: Fighting New
Trends, Understanding New Elements, developing new responses and
partnerships
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2492 - European Communities Against Trafficking
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2493 - FRONTLINE - cooperation in fighting against
human
trafficking
by
exchanging
best
practices
on
the
investigation/enforcement in the prostitution branch
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003821 - GendeRIS - The Gender Dimension
in Anti-trafficking Policies and Prevention Activities in Romania, Italy and
Spain
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003895 - Project Briseis - Fight Against
Trafficking for Forced Labour
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003904 - Countering new forms of Roma
children trafficking: Participatory approach
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003905 - Entry – Exit
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003939 - Haven in Harbour
Study and research
 ISEC/2009/207 - Integrated approach for prevention of labour exploitation in
 ISEC/2007/537 — AGIRE. Acting for stronger private-public partnerships in
the field of identification and support of children victims and at risk of trafficking
in Europe
 ISEC/2007/576 — FREED- Combat trafficking for labour exploitation
 AGIS/2005/045 — Development of a child-rights methodology to identify and
support child victims of traffic
 AGIS/2005/094 — Applied in-depth research to better understand the demand
side of trafficking in persons
 AGIS/2005/156 — Law enforcement agencies and NGOs cooperation in the
prevention and victim assistance of trafficking in human beings for the purpose
of sexual exploitation
 AGIS/2005/185 — How much? A pilot study on four key EU Member States
and candidate countries on the demand for trafficked prostitution
 AGIS/2004/073 — Identification of effective policies at local level for
supporting people trafficked into labour exploitation
 JLS/DAP/2007-1/174 - REACT. Raising awareness and Empowerment
Against Child Trafficking
 AGIS/2006/019 - Mapping Organised Crime – A market Perspective on
Trafficking in Persons for the Purpose of Sexual Exploitation
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002186 - Action against Human Organ
Trafficking for Transplantation
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002192 - Strengthening the fight against
forced begging: a multidisciplinary approach
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HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002232 - Improving and Monitoring
Protection systems Against Child Trafficking and exploitation
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002243 - Filling the gaps in the system of
combating human trafficking in Poland
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2581 - Promotion of the Rights of Trafficked Persons in
Bulgaria, Romania and Slovakia with Emphasis on Legal Support – A Human
rights based approach
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003893 - An estimation model of the social
cost of the trafficked prostitution in France
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003928 - The involvement of Organized
Criminal Groups in the Trafficking of Women for Sexual Exploitation: the case
study of Palermo
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003932 - Reviewing social auditing practices
to combat exploitative brokering in Southern Europe
Public awareness campaign
 ISEC/2009/207 — Integrated approach for prevention of labour exploitation in
 ISEC/2007/486 — Development of transnational mechanisms to fight against
 ISEC/2009/054 — Developing agreed methodology of identification and
referral for trafficking for labour exploitation: guaranteeing the victims the
access to protection
 AGIS/2005/056 — Trafficking in Human Beings: New Challenges, New
Partnerships — (CAT)
 JLS/DAP/2007-1/174 - REACT. Raising awareness and Empowerment
Against Child Trafficking
 Daphne 2005-1-286-WY - Human Rights and trafficking in women and young
people - An educational toolkit for teachers and students
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/THB-009 - An informed person is a protected one –
Promoting best practices in prevention activities against trafficking for forced
labour through an European network
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002172 - A Safety Compass - signposting
ways to escape trafficking
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002195 - Tackling demand for sexual
services of trafficked women and girls
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002209 - Coordination Mechanism on
Prevention of Trafficking in Women and Children in two districts in the
Republic of Bulgaria
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002241 - Strengthening of Joint Measures for
the Prevention of Forced Labour of Roma Communities and the Development
of Referral Mechanism
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HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002247 - Approaching forced marriages as a
new form of trafficking in human beings in Europa
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003911 - Protection First: early identification,
protection and assistance of child victims and at risk of trafficking and
exploitation
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003919 - NGOs & Co - NGO-Business
engagement in addressing human trafficking
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003930 - Ending Human Trafficking in
Fisheries - a European Union approach
Training
 ISEC/2009/053 — Improvement of the international cooperation in the field of
 ISEC/2007/469 — Enhancing Victims Protection through Operational
Networking and Cooperation and Joint Multi-Disciplinary Trainings for
Counter-Trafficking Specialists
 ISEC/2007/537 — AGIRE. Acting for stronger private-public partnerships in
the field of identification and support of children victims and at risk of trafficking
in Europe
 ISEC/2009/054 — Developing agreed methodology of identification and
referral for trafficking for labour exploitation: guaranteeing the victims the
access to protection
 AGIS/2004/193 — Awareness Raising of Judicial Authorities concerning
Trafficking in Human Beings
 AGIS/2004/203 — Awareness Training on Trafficking in Human Beings for
Police, Border Guards and Customs Officials — Development of a European
Curriculum
 AGIS/2003/083 — Identifying Rights: towards a standard protocol for
identification and assistance of trafficked women
 AGIS/2003/131 — Trafficking in persons and peacekeeping operations:
building up knowledge and strategies for awareness and training
 AGIS/2003/164 — Establishment of the Network and of a training for
Operational Law Enforcement officers, NGO and international organisations to
prevent and fight trafficking in human beings
 AGIS/2003/172 — Victim Assistance for Minors: Capacity Building via Training
and Exchange of Information/Best practices between EU, Candidate and Third
countries
 AGIS/2003/195 — Christian Action and Networking against Trafficking in
Women (CAT) II, phase I
 JLS/2004/AGIS/205 — Elaboration and Implementation of Anti-Trafficking
Training Modules for Judges and Prosecutors in EU Member States,
Accession and Candidate Countries
 JLS/DAP/2007-1/058 - A Comparative Analysis of Community Focused
Initiatives Aimed at Supporting Women, Children and Young People Who
Have Been the Focus of Violence, Exploitation or Trafficking in three regions
of the United Kingdom, Germany and Romania
 Daphne 2005-1-232-Y - Prevention of trafficking in human beings among at
risk groups with a special focus on institutional care facilities in CZ and SK
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AGIS/2003/028 - Joint East/West Stakeholder Training Programme on
Trafficking in Children for Sexual Purposes
AGIS/2005/092 - Comprehensive Training for Law Enforcement Officials
Responsible for Trafficking in Children/Minors
HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/THB-021 - European Judicial Training on Human
Trafficking
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002259 - Towards improved access to justice
and compensation of victims of trafficking in Bulgaria and Greece
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003926 - EU Guidelines for the establishment
of national focal points for the comprehensive integrated medical support of
THB victims
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003927 - Trafficking Victims in Europe: the
Issue of Third Country Nationals
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003932 - Reviewing social auditing practices
to combat exploitative brokering in Southern Europe
Collection of data
 JLS/2007/ISEC/411 — Development of guidelines for the collection of data on
trafficking in human beings, including comparable indicators
 JLS/2004/AGIS/120 and JLS/2006/AGIS/169 — ENaT — European Network
against Trafficking
 ISEC/2007/458 — Trafficking in Human Beings: Data Collection and
Harmonised Information Management Systems
 ISEC/2009/005 — Indexing Trafficking in Human Beings: Gauging its Trends,
Causes and Consequences in the European Dimension
 ISEC/2009/AG/058 - HOMO TRAFFICKENS – Mapping of labour exploitation
of human beings
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/THB-024 - Prevention and Extended Harmonised Data
Collection System of Trafficking in Human Beings
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000001960 - Tools for the validation and use of
EU statistics on human trafficking
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002251 - Towards a Pan-European
Monitoring System of Trafficking in Human Beings
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003855 - NO TRATTA - National Observatory
on Trafficking among Refugees and Asylum seekers: Training, Tools and
Awareness campaign
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003898 - Improving Coordination and
Accountability towards Romanian Unaccompanied minors' Safety - ICARUS
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003900 - Combating Trafficking in Women for
Labour Exploitation in Domestic Work
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003901 - The third sector against pushed
begging
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Operational cooperation
 ISEC/2009/053 — Improvement of the international cooperation in the field of
 ISEC/2007/486 — Development of transnational mechanisms to fight against
 ISEC/2007/576 — FREED- Combat trafficking for labour exploitation
 ISEC/2008/072 — E-NOTES — European NGOs Observatory on Trafficking,
Exploitation and Slavery
 ISEC/2009/AG/059 — European Action Pact for Compensation for Trafficked
Persons
 ISEC/2009/102 — Discovering Trafficking for the Purpose of Forced Labour
and Labour Exploitation
 ISEC/2009/176 — Improving the investigation and prosecution of THB for
labour exploitation. Identifying problems and best practices
 AGIS/2004/098 — La coopération multidisciplinaire entre le secteur privé et le
secteur public pour la protection des victimes de la traite des êtres humains
 AGIS/2004/193 — Awareness Raising of Judicial Authorities concerning
 AGIS/2003/066 — Transnational networking: cooperation among judicial and
police authorities, NGOs and civil society for prevention and fight against
trafficking
 AGIS/2003/199 — Improving Criminal Investigation, Collaboration and
Network-building against Trafficking in Human Beings in South-eastern
Europe
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C3/070 — Joint Cooperation between Police and Social
Service against Trafficking
 JLS/DAP/2007-1/075 - Assessment of the human rights impact of anti
trafficking laws and measures
 Daphne 2005-1-232-Y - Prevention of trafficking in human beings among at
risk groups with a special focus on institutional care facilities in CZ and SK
 ISEC/2007/540 - ROOTS
 ISEC/2007/571 - Development of a Transnational Referral Mechanism for
Victims of Trafficking between Countries of Origin and Destination TRM-EU
 ISEC/2007/FPA/C1/034 - Operation GOLF – A UK and Romanian Joint
Investigation Tackling Romanian Organised Crime and Child Trafficking
 ISEC/2007/FPA/C1/011 - COSPOL Facilitated Illegal Immigration Project
 JAI/AGIS/2003/111 - Trafficking in human beings: A new frontier in the
European judicial co-operation to fight transnational organised crime
 JLS/2010/ISEC/FPA/C1/423 - The introduction of the requirements for
establishing Joint Investigation Teams (JIT) to fight trafficking in human beings
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002205 - European Initiative to Improve
Response against Trafficking for Forced Criminal Exploitation: RACE in
Europe (Response against Criminal Exploitation)
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003907 - VICTOR - VIctims of Child
Trafficking - Our Responsibility
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003916 - RESILAND - Participation,
capacities and resilience of children on the move against trafficking &
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HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003934 - AgainST emerging fOrms of
trafficking in Italy: exPloited immigrants in the international phenomenon of
FORced BEGgging
International cooperation
 AGIS/2004/011 — Capacity building to Combat the Forced Labour Outcomes
of Human Trafficking
 JLS/2007/ISEC/511 — No human for sale — international cooperation in the
field of combating trafficking in humans
 ISEC/2007/469 — Enhancing Victims Protection through Operational
Networking and Cooperation and Joint Multi-Disciplinary Trainings for
Counter-Trafficking Specialists
 ISEC/2008/61 — Towards a global EU action against trafficking in human
beings
 AGIS/2004/091 — Handling of international cooperation in criminal matters
 AGIS/2005/092 - Comprehensive Training for Law Enforcement Officials
Responsible for Trafficking in Children/Minors
 AGIS/2005/101 - Trafficking in Human Beings and Peace-Support Operations:
Pre-deployment/In-service Training Programme for International Law
Enforcement Personnel
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/THB-021 - European Judicial Training on Human
Trafficking
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000002202 - ADSTRINGO - Addressing
trafficking for labour exploitation through improved partnerships, enhanced
diagnostics and intensified organisational approaches
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003974 - Use of Joint Investigation Teams (JIT)
to fight Trafficking in Human Beings in the Western Balkans at the local level
Sexual exploitation of children and child abuse
 AGIS/2003/017 — Working together in Child Protection
 AGIS/2004/143 — Best practice in reducing and preventing the commercial
sexual exploitation of children and young people.
 JLS/DAP/2007 – 1/004 — To help children- cooperation of Police forces and
NGOs to prevent violence against children
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/052 - Preventing and fighting sexual exploitation of
children
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/THB/4000003940 - European Cross-Actors Exchange
Platform for Trafficked Children on Methodology Building for Prevention and
Sustainable Inclusion - CATCH & SUSTAIN
Study and research
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AGIS/2003/091 — Implementation Study for an International Child Sexual
Exploitation Image Database
ISEC/2007/443 — Child care & criminal justice cooperation on sex offences
against children — Developing a model concept for the implementation of
children’s rights to criminal procedure
HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/052 - Preventing and fighting sexual exploitation of
children
 JLS/2008/ISEC/32 — Multidimensional protection of child victims of crime
Training
 AGIS/2003/017 — Working together in Child Protection
 JLS/DAP/2007 – 1/004 — To help children- cooperation of Police forces and
NGOs to prevent violence against children
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/052 - Preventing and fighting sexual exploitation of
children
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2503 - Enhancing the administrative capacity of police
officers for prevention of sexual crimes against children
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003990 - Successful multi-agency working to
safeguard children: a European guide and blended training among law
enforcement officers & key agencies
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003996 - Children – potential victims of crime
on Internet
Collection of data
 AGIS/2004/008 — Study on the actual extent of the phenomenon of missing or
sexually exploited children in the 10 acceding countries to the EU
 ISEC/2007/443 — Child care & criminal justice cooperation on sex offences
against children — Developing a model concept for the implementation of
children’s rights to criminal procedure
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002224 - IN-4-MATION, "Get information to
share information"
 JLS/2008/ISEC/060 — European coalition of stakeholders to combat as a
unified taskforce internet child exploitation and sexual abuse images in the
European Union
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/043 - Advisory System Against Sexual Exploitation of
Children (ASASEC)
Corruption
 AGIS/2004/025 — Enhancing operational Cooperation in Fighting Corruption
in the European Union
 AGIS/2004/085 — Organised crime, corruption and the movement of people
across borders in the new enlarged EU. A case study of Estonia, Finland and
the UK
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AGIS/2004/003 — European Healthcare Fraud and Corruption Conference
JLS/2008/ISEC/100 — Countdown to Impunity: Corruption-related Statutes of
Limitation in the European Union (EU)
JAI/2003/AGIS/202/ - European Cooperation to Combat Corruption
JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/010 - Evidence Based Action Against Corruption: the
European Integrity Systems projects
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2579 – "Development of the civil society involvement in
drafting, implementing and assessing anticorruption policies”
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002168 - European Anti-Corruption
Training ("Practice meets Practice")
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002187 - Promoting the exchange of best
practices in detection, investigation and sanctioning of corruption in EU
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003822 – Non Repressive Model to
Reduce Corruption at Municipal Level
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003852 - Engaging the EU Presidency in
the Fight Against Corruption
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003876 - United Against Corruption
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003884 - Lifting the Lid on Lobbying:
Taking secrecy out of politics in Europe
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003889 - EU Cross Border Bribery
Taskforce
Awareness Campaign
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002227 - Speak Up - Engaging Citizens in
fighting corruption in Europe
Studies and researches
 CIT5-CT-2005-028442 - Crime as a Cultural Problem. The Relevance of
Perceptions of Corruption to Crime Prevention. A Comparative Cultural Study
in the EU-Candidate States and the EU-States Germany and Greece
 FP 7 2009 225374 - Promotion of Participation and Citizenship in Europe
through the “Advocacy and Legal Advice Centres (ALACs)” of Transparency
International
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002197 - UNHEALTHY HEALTH
SYSTEMS - Promoting integrity in the health service and implementing check
and balance evaluation
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003874 - Promoting effective AntiCorruption Framework in the CEE countries
Data Collection
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002199 - Monitoring Anti-Corruption in
Europe: Bridging Policy Evaluation and Corruption Measurement
 AGIS/2004/003 — European Healthcare Fraud and Corruption Conference
Training
 ISEC/2007/FPA/C1/038 - ‘Practice Meets Science’ — International AntiCorruption Summer School, IACSS 2008
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HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2578 - Fighting Public Procurement Criminality. An
Operational Approach.
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002235 - Interdisciplinary training for
judiciary and other legal professions in the area of financial and economic
crimes and related to the phenomena topics
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003876 - United Against Corruption
 ISEC/2007/FPA/C1/038 - ‘Practice Meets Science’ — International AntiCorruption Summer School, IACSS 2008
 JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/010 - Evidence Based Action Against Corruption: the
European Integrity Systems projects
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002185 - Improving MAI capacity to
identify and diminish corruption risks and vulnerabilities through IT solutions
Horizontal approach on crime prevention
 ISEC/2008/FPA/C1/019 — The Stockholm Criminology Symposium and the
Stockholm Prize in Criminology 2008
 AGIS/2006/149 — Developing the European Crime Prevention Award as a
tool for sharing and encouraging good practices in crime prevention
 AGIS/2003/102 — Costs and the Distribution of the Costs of the Crime and
Disorder and Crime Prevention
 AGIS/2003/154 — International Cooperation on Security, Legality and
Transparency for Development and Cohesion
 AGIS/2004/078 — Working together on crime prevention
 JLS/2008/ISEC/063 — The EUCPN Best Practice Conference and the
European Crime Prevention Award 2009
 JLS/2008/ISEC/071 — Integrated Actions for Legality
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C1/013 — EUCPN Best Practice Conference and
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/019 - The EUCPN Best Practice Conference and the
 HOME/2010/ISEC/FP/C2/1469 - Good Practices of Community Conflict
Management in the Central Eastern European Region
 HOME/2010/ISEC/FP/C1/4000001422 - Towards a European centre of
expertise on crime prevention
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2604 - Safer Tourism Cities" - for a safer environment
in touristic cities
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2557 - Methodological tools for the definition of security
local policies in Europe
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2509 - The EUCPN Best Practise Conference and the
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2521 - Serious Offending by Mobile European
Criminals – SOMEC
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2506 - Research Network on Organised Crime 20132016
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003831 - Unfolding Unrest: signals en
intervention. European working Conference on Social Disorder
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HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003839 - Administrative approach to organised
crime: support European local authorities in combating local outcomes of
organised crime
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003994 - Enlets disseminates best practices
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003978 - Operation Terminus
Study and research
 ISEC/2008/FPA/C1/019 — The Stockholm Criminology Symposium and the
Stockholm Prize in Criminology 2008
 AGIS/2003/120 — Project ‘Beccaria’ Quality Management in crime prevention
 AGIS/2003/132 — Method for and Assessment of the Vulnerability of Sectors
 ISEC/2007/517 — Strengthening Transnational Approaches to Reducing Reoffending (STARR)
 FP6 – 2004 — CitizenS — 5, CIT5-CT-2006-028300 — Assessing Deviance,
Crime and Prevention in Europe — CRIMPREV
 JLS/2007/ISEC/AG/023 — Disruption of the Structures of Organised Crime
through the Means of Organisational Psychology
 CIT1-CT-2007-506255 - Crime Repression Costs in Context
 CIT5-CT-2006-028300 - Assessing Deviance, Crime and Prevention in Europe
 CIS8-CT-2004-502395 - Improving Knowledge on Organised Crime to
Develop a Common European Approach
 CIS8-CT-2004-501634 - Developing Mechanisms for Assessing The Risk of
Crime Due to Legislation and Products in Order to Proof them against Crime
at an EU Level
 FP 6 CIS8 44422 - Mainstreaming Methodology for Estimating the Costs of
Crime
 HOME/2010/ISEC/FP/C1/4000001422 - Towards a European centre of
expertise on crime prevention
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2511 - Study on the possibilities to exchange
information between administrative bodies and traditional law enforcement
organisations to apply administrative measures within EU MS and at EU level.
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2566 – Financing of Organised Crime Activities
(FINOCA)
 AGIS/2004/161 — Public awareness of the importance of prevention activities
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2573 - Internet based anti-corruption one-stop shop for
European SMEs
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2589 - Share My European city (SME-city)
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2523 - Reducing Reoffending
Training
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JLS/2008/ISEC/043 — Intensive summer schools on organised crime
JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C1/021 — Beccaria-Project: Knowledge Transfer in
Crime Prevention
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2580 - INNES - intimate neighbourhood strengthening
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2541 - Empowerment of crime prevention culture of
policing through promotion and development of partnerships, crime-data
analysis and environmental design
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HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2548 - Best practice guidances and training as effective
measure for prevention and fight against crime
Collection of data
 AGIS/2003/051 — Developing an EU statistical apparatus for measuring
organised crime, assessing its risk and evaluating organised crime policies
 AGIS/2004/117 — Organised Crime Outlook. A method for and assessment of
likely future trends in organised crime in the EU.
 AGIS/2006/240 — Re.S.P.I.R.O. — Crime prevention in penitentiary system
Rete Sviluppo Prevenzione Inclusione Risorse Opportunità — Network
Development Prevention Inclusion Resources Opportunity
 JLS/2008/ISEC/AG/022 — Promotion of Crime Prevention Through
Community Policing in Talsu Police Department
 JLS/2008/ISEC/058 — Transnational Prison Debriefing Unit — Serious &
Organised Crime
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2540 - eSecurity - ICT for knowledge-based and
predictive urban security
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2530 - S.O.S. Legality - Seized businesses and goods
from mafia to strategically prevent crimes and promote legality through socioeconomic development
socio-economic development
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003993 - AIRPOL II: The continuance and
further development of the Airpol Network of law enforcement agencies in
airport and aviation related issues
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003976 — Joint investigations with the
countries of the western Balkans to combat organised crime and its effects on
the EU
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003980 - Setting up the structure of a Danube
River Forum
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003840 - Enhancing the cooperation of law
enforcement agencies in combating organised crime
Cyber crime
 AGIS/2006/109 — International Forum on cybercrime (FIC)
 AGIS/2003/140 — Seminar for the elaboration of strategies and methods for
prevention and repression of computer crime
 AGIS/2003/147 — SEPROI — Seminar for the elaboration of strategies and
methods for prevention and repression of computer crime
 AGIS/2004/113 — International meeting on tools, procedures, operational
standards and academic psychological research in the Internet investigation
field, with a special focus on child pornography
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2525 - Cybercrime Centres of Excellence Network
Conference
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002230 - Fighting the illegal use of internet:
series of six intensive seminars for 300 EU legal practitioners
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Study and research
 AGIS/2004/144 — Electronic trade in the internet — increasing security during
online-auctions by coordinated joint action of police and auction houses
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2538 - A European Model of Community Governance
for Public Safety in a Diverse Society
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2560 - Integrated Cyber-securIty framework for
Privately Held information systems and European Roadmap
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002171 - FREETOOL Project - Free, Reliable
Tools for Investigating Cybercrime
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/INT/4000003892 - Novel Image/photo Forensic Tools
for fighting against child pornography
 ISEC/2008/027 — III International Forum on Cybercrime — FIC 2009
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002207 - European Financial Coalition against
the commercial distribution of child abusive material through information and
communication technologies
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 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/INT/4000003865 - Education as a Strategic Method
Against the Illegal Use of Internet
Training
 JAI/2003/AGIS/036 — Cybercrime Investigation Developing an international
training programme for the future
 AGIS/2004/167 — Cybercrime Investigation — Developing an international
training programme for the future
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C2/050 — Cybercrime Investigation — Developing and
disseminating an accredited international training programme for the future
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FP/C4-077 — Cybercrime Investigation — Developing and
 JLS/2010/ISEC/FP/C1/1425 - Cybercrime Investigation - Developing and
(CIT)
 JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/187 - Fight against Cybercrime: series of three intensive
seminars for 150 legal practitioners
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002194 - Training Centre on Cybercrime for
judges and prosecutors
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002230 - Fighting the illegal use of internet:
series of six intensive seminars for 300 EU legal practitioners
 AGIS/2006/094 — E-Services Crimes: Theft and Illegal Use of Electronic
Services
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/006 - 2CENTRE Estonia - Estonian Cybercrime Centre
of Excellence for Training, Research & Education
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/045 - Developing the Bulgarian National Cyber Crime
Platform
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2481 - Bulgarian Cyber Centre of Excellence for
Training Research and Education
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002166 - GCC: A CyberCrime Center of
Excellence for Training, Research and Education in Greece
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HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002216 - DICAM II
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002218 - Establishment of Terrorism and
Cybercrime Related Internet Monitoring Unit and National Contact Point
(TCNCP)
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002223 - The Romanian Centre of Excellence
for Cybercrime
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002226 - ECENTRE: England’s Cybercrime
Centre of Excellence Network for Training Research and Education
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002252 - Fighting International Internet
Paedophilia
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002262 - 2Centre - Spanish Centre of
Excellence
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/INT/4000003858 - Towards a Polish Cybercrime Centre
of Excellence
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/INT/4000003882 - Czech Cyber Crime Centre of
Excellence (C4E)
Collection of datas
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/INT/4000003863 - Semantic Illegal Content Hunter
Volume crime
 AGIS/2003/043 — Seminar DIAGORAS — fight against international terrorism
in relation with great athletic events
 AGIS/2003/037 — Development of technical and behavioural standards to
secure housing against intrusion. Evaluation of urban crime prevention
 AGIS/2006/114 — Policing of Ethnic Minority Groups
 AGIS/2006/097 — Developing the Secured by Design European Exchange
Tool — Crime prevention through city design and planning
 AGIS/2004/039 — Reducing Hate Crime in Europe (RHCE)
 AGIS/2004/062 — Manual of Common Elements and Examples of Good
Practices for Community Policing in the European Union
 AGIS/2004/079 — SécuCités prevention policies on urban crime in Europe:
towards a common culture?
 AGIS/2003/114 — Crime opportunity profiling of streets (COPS)
 AGIS/2004/046 — A strategic approach to targeted law enforcement and crime
prevention in urban areas across the European Union
 AGIS/2003/062 — Security: Local elected officials and crime prevention
 JLS/2008/ISEC/080 — Gathering of all local forces to prevent violence in
sporting events
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C1/017 — Towards Preventing Violent Radicalisation
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C1/022 — Social Area-Based Prevention in Networks —
Implementation of the Prevention Programme ‘Communities that Care’ in
Lower Saxony
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C2/051 — Scottish Business Crime Reduction Model for
Tackling Commercial Crime
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C3/055 — Planning Urban Security (PluS)
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/058 - Sharing experience in local policing in Europe
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003985 - An integral methodology to develop
an information-led and community orientated policy to tackle domestic burglary
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HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003986 - Simplification of less serious crime
investigation aimed to balance public danger, harm caused by crime and
consumption of resources for investigation
Study and research
 AGIS/2003/052 — Feasibility study for the prevention of urban crime and
activation and development of support networks, care, education and control.
 AGIS/2003/026 — DOMUS — Development of model Urban Safety policies in
the European Union: recommendations on contractual and partnership policies
 AGIS/2006/097 — Developing the Secured by Design European Exchange
Tool — Crime prevention through city design and planning
 AGIS/2004/039 — Reducing Hate Crime in Europe (RHCE)
 JLS/2004/AGIS/142 — Operational Transnational Homicide Prevention
Strategies
 ISEC/2007/415 — Gender based Violence, Stalking and Fear of crime —
Prevention and Intervention
 JLS/2008/ISEC/057 — The Stockholm Gang Intervention and Prevention
Project
 CIS8-CT-2004-502560 - Conducting an ICS-based European Survey of Crime
and Safety in the 18 Members
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JLS/2008/ISEC/081 — SaFeLand-Safe Living Across European Cities
Training
 AGIS/2003/118 — Support for European policies toward a process of
democratic management of public order disturbance in post-crisis
 AGIS/2004/063 — A European Wide Examination of Appropriate Strategic
Response and Techniques by Public/Private Partnerships in addressing Public
Order Issues
 AGIS/2003/151 — A European Evaluation Framework for the Design of
Secure Urban Environments
 JLS/2008/ISEC/054 — Phase 1 of an integrated pan-European police
cooperation programme in connection with football matches with an
international dimension.
 JLS/2008/ISEC/081 — SaFeLand-Safe Living Across European Cities
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C1/022 — Social Area-Based Prevention in Networks —
Implementation of the Prevention Programme ‘Communities that Care’ in
Lower Saxony
 JLS/2008/ISEC-FPA/C3/058 — Training in the field of victim protection and
domestic violence
 JLS/2005/AGIS/032 - New Methodologies to Prevent Crime in Vulnerable
Communities
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/003 - Save mass events in EU aglomerations: Police
activities in preventing and fighting against crimes related to it
 HOME/2010/ISEC/FP/C3/1633 - Implementing Local Safety Audits
Collection of data
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JLS/2004/AGIS/142 — Operational Transnational Homicide Prevention
Strategies
ISEC/2007/415 — Gender based Violence, Stalking and Fear of crime —
Prevention and Intervention
ISEC/2007/434 — European statistical database on lethal violence
 AGIS/2006/114 — Policing of Ethnic Minority Groups
 AGIS/2004/179 — Action in Context to Enhance Social Security
 JLS/2008/ISEC/046 — Community Engagement for Civic Order, Policing and
Security
 JLS/2008/ISEC/073 — Development of office on stalking violence
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C1/003 — TRIAS — Organised Crime in the common
criminal geographic space Belgium, Netherlands and North Rhine Westphalia
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C1/010 — Development and Distribution of the European
Vehicle Identification Database (Eu VID)
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C2/049 — Project Block — Regional project on mapping
the criminal operators in the logistics chain including a seminar and a joint
operation
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C3/057 — Implementation of a messages platform for an
Integral Monitoring Gender-Based and Domestic Violence cases System
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FP/C3-072 — Development of guidelines and security
concepts for Government-to-Business (G2B) communication processes
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/003 - Save mass events in EU aglomerations: Police
activities in preventing and fighting against crimes related to it
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/058 - Sharing experience in local policing in Europe
 HOME/2010/ISEC/FP/C1/1430 - Development of intelligence-led prevention
and fight against general crime to foster European operational cooperation
and exchange
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003981 - Police-Private Partnership to Tackle
Metal Theft II
Identity theft
 ISEC/2007/575 — European Conference on Identity Fraud & Theft: The
logistics for organised crime and follow up
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/073 - Identity Theft Observatory Model
Study and research
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/FINEC-004 - Strenghtening Architectures for the
Security of Identification of Natural Persons in the EU Member States
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003879 - ID theft: Prevention Through
Education
Training
 AGIS/2004/054 — Training Programme — Certified Payment Card Experts
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Money laundering
 AGIS/2003/039 — European conference on money laundering
 AGIS/2004/017 — Cooperation between Financial Intelligence Units —
specialised training practice in prevention and fight against Money Laundering
and Terrorism Financing
 JLS/2008/ISEC/083 — Fighting trade-based money laundering (TBML)
 JLS/2009/ISEC/CFP/AG/087 The Economic and Legal Effectiveness of Anti
Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Policy
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/FINEC-013 - Financial and economic crime – ERAS
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003989 - Exchange programme for improving
international cooperation within the fight against money laundering
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HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003984 - Conference to enhance/maintain the
AMON network (European operational network of correspondents combating
money laundering)
Training
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/FINEC-021 - Enhancing the efficiency
effectiveness in the field of Money Laundering and assets recovery
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002193 - Advanced training for legal
practitioners on EU economic crime law in a global context
and
Study and research
 AGIS/2004/182 — Spotlight: New Approaches to Fighting Money Laundering
 JLS/2009/ISEC/CFP/AG/087 The Economic and Legal Effectiveness of Anti
Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing Policy
 JLS/2008/ISEC/062 — Cooperation, registry systems, administration and
judicial power regarding prevention of money laundering
 HOME/2009/ISEC/AG/038 - Fight against money laundering: towards an
operational network of correspondents
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/FINEC-013 - Financial and economic crime – ERAS
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002253 - IMPROVING THE INSTITUTIONAL AND
POLICY RESPONSE FOR THE PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF MONEY LAUNDERING
IN BULGARIA AND SOUTHEAST EUROPE
Fraud and financial investigations
 AGIS/2004/112 — International seminar ‘Crime in agricultural: examination of
the surveying methodologies for the fight against frauds’
 AGIS/2004/175 — Development of a methodological and good practices
handbook concerning criminal financial analysis
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2520 - Frauds, related to encroachment on European
budget - VAT and bank cards
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HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003861 - European College of Financial
Investigations and Financial Criminal Analysis – CEIFAC
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003843 - Developing new methods for using
and protecting whistleblowers, informers and collaborators in corruption
investigation
Research & Study
 AGIS/2006/091 - Insider Fraud in the Retail Banking Sector
Training
 AGIS/2003/117 — Implementation of a program for training in financial
criminal analysis
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002201 - Economic and Financial
Investigator
Collection of data
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/INT/4000003856 - Indexing and Searching Of Data
Aimed at fighting Crime
Study and research
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CIS8-CT-2004-501767 - Assessing Organised Crime: Testing the Feasibility of
Common European Approach in a Case Study of the Cigarette Black Market in
the EU
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003870 - Tool for Enforcing Competition
Law (TECOL)
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003801 - Assessing the Risk of the Infiltration
of Organized Crime in EU MSs Legitimate Economies: a Pilot Project in 5 EU
Countries
 JLS/2008/ISEC-FPA/C1/006 — European Union Delivering Excellence in
Financial Investigation
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C2/046 — Crime Counteraction Related to the misuse of
financial means, granted to Bulgaria from the EU
 JLS/2005/AGIS/021 - Exercices d’analyse financière criminelle (AFC) au sein
d’équipes communes d’enquête (ECE) (FCA/JIT)
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2505 - Tool Against Financial and Economic Internet
Crime
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2572 - Strategic and Proactive Efficient Financial
Investigation of Cigarette Smuggling
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003877 - Transnational co-operation in
scope of prevention and fight against economic and financial crime and
corruption as an element of ensuring safety in EU
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003847 - An Intelligence and Investigation Unit
Targeting Romanian Organised Crime Networks involved in ATM and Credit
Card Fraud
Asset recovery
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 AGIS/2003/063 - Seizure and confiscation of assets of illegal origin or
destination: modern instruments to combat the phenomenon on patrimonial
level with respect to organised crime in a European context
 ISEC/2007/442 — EU common market also for offenders; seizure of property
and evidence in financial crime proceedings
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C1/018 — Development of investigation methods and
techniques in the field of asset recovery
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002178 - CARIN Presidency & Annual
Conference 2013 - Recognition and Implementation of alternative strategies in
targeting proceeds of crime
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002225 - Fostering the capacity of the
AROs and of the law enforcement agencies in the EU in the field of fighting
against financial crime and assets recovery
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003868 - Tackling Illegal Economy
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003875 - Enhancing Integrity and
Effectiveness of Illegal Asset Confiscation – European Approaches
Study & Research
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HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002220 - Organised Crime Portfolio
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002236 - Camden Assets Recovery InterAgency Network Conferences in 2012
 AGIS/2004/014 — Multi-Agency Alternative Strategies for Targeting the
Proceeds of Criminal Activity: A European Union Perspective
 JAI/2004/AGIS/029 - European Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters –
Freezing of Assets or Evidence and Confiscation in Cross Border Cases
Training
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003880 - Supporting the Confiscation and
Recovery of Proceeds of Crime in Romania (SCRPCR)
Juvenile crime
 AGIS/2003/153 - International Conference ‘ Exchange of best practices on
Juvenile criminality, urban crime and drug related crimes.’
 AGIS/2003/198 — Joint forces to prevent delinquent behaviour of 2 nd and 3rd
generation youths of an immigrant background in Europe’
 AGIS/2004/027 — BEST: Alternatives for Juveniles
 AGIS/2004/109 — Protecting Children In and From Prison
 AGIS/2004/133 — Police in the school, students in the streets. Prevention of
juvenile delinquency of pupils absentees
 AGIS/2004/052 — Freedom in Jail
 JLS/2008/ISEC/066 — De — radicalisation — targeted intervention and
mentoring
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HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/035 - Prevention and fight against crime: identify best
practices in the alternative measures and treatment programs and to organise
a European prevention campaign for youth
HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/011 - Peer education to reduce youth crime
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003835 - Yo.Vi - Integrated Restorative Justice
Models For Victims and Youth
Training
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HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2514 - Community Prevention and Early prevention.
Integrated approaches in the field of juvenile delinquency
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2569- Families in Net
Study and research
 AGIS/2003/055 — Minors immigrants offenders: Aetiological factors,
evaluation of re-incidence and prevention policies
 AGIS/2006/188 — STOP/CAR — Stop the Deviant Careers of Juvenile
Criminals
 AGIS/2004/138 — Quantitative and qualitative identification of unaccompanied
minors and creation of a network on the national and international actions of this
issue carried out by Eu members States and by candidate or associated
countries.
 ISEC/2007/429 — EUROPATHS ‘European Paths towards a culture of
lawfulness for young offenders and young persons at risk’
 AGIS/2004/135 — Mafia minors
 JLS/2008/ISEC/94 — Children in Europe — Rights and Empowerment
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2522 - Communities That Care (CTC) European
Network: Making CTC work at the European level
 JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C3/071 — Your right choice
Collection of data
 AGIS/2006/188 — STOP/CAR — Stop the Deviant Careers of Juvenile
Criminals
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2610 - Young Offenders Recidivism and Prevention of
Delinquency
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2611 - MERLINO - Towards a juvenile delinquency
prevention policy: a multi-state experiment on integration and efficacy.
 JLS/2008/ISEC/066 — De — radicalisation — targeted intervention and
mentoring
 JLS/2008/ISEC/097 — Juvenile Justice — development of child rights based
methods of intervention to prevent juvenile crime and promote re-integration of
young offenders
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/011 - Peer education to reduce youth crime
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003824 - Childhood Without Crime
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Environmental crime
 AGIS/2003/010 — Seminar on the fight against criminal organisations active in
environment crime
 AGIS/2004/169 — Fight against Ship-source pollution
 JLS/2005/AGIS/022 - Echange européen dans le domaine des enquêtes
consécutives aux pollutions causées par les navires (Echange
EURO/POLLMER)
 JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/046 - Combating illegal wildlife trade by improving existing
wildlife detector dog programmes and fostering the establishment of similar
programmes throughout the EU
 JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/101 - STOP CRIMES ON RENEWABLES and
ENVIRONMENT
Study and research
Training
 JLS/2007/ISEC/544 - Strengthening capacities of European law enforcement
officers and judicial authorities in the fight against wildlife crime
 JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/096 - Investigation, prosecution and judgment of
environmental crime
Data Collection
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JLS/2007/ISEC/FPA/C1/044 - WIldfire Criminal Analysis Program
JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/052 - AUGIAS: an intelligence-led approach to tackle
illegal international waste transports
Operational Cooperation
 JLS/2007/ISEC/423 - TRANSEC Water
 HOME/2010/ISEC/MO/4000001665 - AQUAPOL SECURITY ACTIVITIES II
 HOME/2011/ISEC/MO/4000002309 - AQUAPOL Security Activities III
 HOME/2012/ISEC/MO/AQUAPO/4000004038 - AQUAPOL Security Activities
IV
Drugs trafficking
 AGIS/2003/076 — European Training Seminar for practitioners dealing with
Drug Trafficking and the Abuse of new synthetic psychotropic substances
 AGIS/2003/179 — Building a knowledge-sharing based strategy to prevent
and reduce drug related crime and other social problems, particularly in
relation to the increasing phenomenon of the misuse of cocaine, in urban
areas.
 HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/048 - Save Our Net (S.O.N.): Drug Sale and Trade
under Attack. Let the Civil Society give Minors a Safer Internet
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2552 - European Network Prosecutors Synthetic Drugs
and Precursors III
Study and research
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JAI/AGIS/2003/191 - Female Drugs Users in European Prisons – Best
Practice for Relapse Prevention and Reintegration
JAI/2005/AGIS/009 - Police Detention in Europe – A Comparative Study of the
Provision of Services for Problematic Drug and Alcohol Users
CIS8-CT-2004-502126 - Collaborative Harmonisation of Methods for Profiling
of Amphetamine Type Stimulants
Training
 JAI/2003/AGIS/171/ - Integrated Approach to Drug Addiction and MicroCriminality: An European Comparison between Experiences in Judiciary and
Police.
 JAI/2003/AGIS/176 - Joint Customs Operation Targeting Heroin Smuggling
 JAI/2003/AGIS/193 - Operation Knives (BLEAK)
 JLS/2007/ISEC-FPA/011
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003832 - The Fight Against Cocaine
Trafficking by Containers through the Rip Off Modus Operandi.
 HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003834 - Joint Investigations along the Balkan
Route to combat drug trafficking into the EU (incl. precursor-smuggling and
confiscation of criminal assets)
Counterfeiting
 AGIS/2003/174 — Fighting Counterfeiting in Greece
 JLS/2008/ISEC/109 — International conference and training in non-cash
payment fraud counterfeiting
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002221 - Developing expertise against the
online trade of fake medicines by producing and disseminating knowledge,
counterstrategies and tools across the EU
 HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003864- Pharmacrime III 2013: Good
practices on effective investigations methods against criminal groups
attempting to penetrate the licit supply chain

HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003871- FAKESHARE - Sharing
Intelligence and Science about Fake Medicines and Illegal Websites
Study
 JLS/2008/ISEC/AG/041 — FAKES — Fighting against brand counterfeiting in
three European member States. Towards a more comprehensive strategy.
Training

HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003823 - A EU operation to develop
and enlarge expertise in tackling the trade of fake medicine through the
internet - OPERATION HIPPOCRATES
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
JLS/2010/ISEC/FP/C2/1449 - European operational training for investigations
against pharmaceutical crime – TrainPharmCrime
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2597 - Improving efficiency of the international cooperation against fuel counterfeiting
Trafficking in cultural goods
Study and research
 AGIS/2004/034 — Theft of the World. Crime against the Cultural Heritage —
the Nordic Dimension
Public Awareness Campaign
 HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/2607 - International Observatory on Illicit Traffic in
Cultural Goods
Collection of data
 JLS/2008/ISEC/103 — Improvement of a database on stolen and lost cultural
goods and prevention and their trafficking
 HOME/2010/ISEC/FP/C2/1455 - Enhancement of the capacity of the police in
the field of investigation and protection of works of art
 JLS/2008/ISEC/103 — Improvement of a database on stolen and lost cultural
goods and prevention and their trafficking
Restorative justice
 AGIS/2003/088 — Meeting the challenges of introducing victim-offender
mediation in Central and Eastern Europe
Study and research
 AGIS/2004/185 — Victim-Offender Mediation in Europe: the sense of justice of
victims and offenders
 JAI/2003/AGIS/064/ - Working for Assistance to Victims in Europe. A
European Model of Services and Professional Profiles for Crime Victims
Support
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PART II
DETAILED DESCRIPTION of projects, sorted out by area
28
General overview – Facts & Figures
On the period 2003 – 2012 (the 2012 General Call missing), 386 projects were
funded under the DAPHNE, AGIS (2004-2007) and ISEC financial programme (2008
- 2012), for a global amount of € 105.750.000
In global, biggest beneficiaries are found in IT (perceived 19.22% of the total funding
for 74 projects as promoter), UK (12,73% - 49 projects), DE (8.83% - 34 projects), NL
(6.75% - 26 projects), BE (5.71% - 22 projects), FR (5.45% - 21 projects), RO (17
projects - 4.42%) & BG (17 projects - 4.42%). Promoters from these 8 Member
States attracted by their own 67.5% of the total funding, all programmes combined.
On the contrary, LV, DK, SI, EE, LU and CY each perceived less than 0.8% of the
total amount of grants.
By descending order, the most funded areas are Trafficking in Human Beings (110
projects - €26.325.807,26), followed by Cyber crime (34 projects - €14.760.833,18),
Crime prevention (46 projects - €14.559.183,70), Volume crime (43 projects €10.399.060,58 ), Corruption (25 projects - €8.337.721,03), Fraud investigation
(19 projects - €6.814.783,89 ), Juvenile crime (24 projects - €6.370.585,12), Child
abuse (15 projects - €4.242.774,49 ), Environmental crime (13 projects €3.438.039,20), Counterfeiting (9 projects - € 2.304.884,41), Money Laudering
(€2.216.749,63 - 13 projects), Asset recovery (12 projects - €2.590.042,12 ), Drugs
trafficking (11 projects - €1.447.142,41), Identity Theft (5 projects - €719.510,00)
Trafficking in Cultural Goods (4 projects - €716.840,47), Restorative Justice (3
projects - €267.000,00).
Nonetheless, on the basis of the average grant by each area considered above,
Cyber-crime is the most 'resources-consuming' area (€ 430.000 granted for each
project
in
average),
followed
by
Fraud and Investigations (€ 360.000), Corruption (€ 330.000) and Crime prevention
(€ 315.000). Least ambitious funded areas in average are Drugs trafficking
(€130.000) and Money laundering (€170.000). With € 240.000 in grant's average,
Trafficking in human beings stands in the low middle of the list. See the excel file for
details.
All programmes and areas considered, the average amount granted for a project
equals € 274.500.
The average grant by Member States (MS) goes from € 140.000 (FI – 8 projects in
total) to € 792.000 (EE – only one project) but these are extremes. Among the most
active promoters and biggest beneficiaries, UK has the biggest grant's average (€
358.000), followed by NL (€ 343.500), DE (€ 303.000), ES (€ 300.000), IT (€
244.500) and finally, FR (€ 187.500).
All criteria considered, half of the projects have a budget lower than € 213 000. 76
projects on 385 (20%) received a grant higher than € 400.000. 07 projects (2%) were
awarded a grant higher than € 1.000.000
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Trafficking in human beings
Under the AGIS Programme (2004-2007), 30 THB related projects have been funded
for a total amount of € 3.676.000.
Under the DAPHNE Programme, 7 THB related projects have been funded, for a
total amount of € 1.558.000.
Under the ISEC Programme (2007 - 2012), 73 THB related projects have been
funded, for a total amount of € 21.092.000
The total amount dedicated to THB is € 26.326.000, accounting for 24,3% of the
funding, all programmes (AGIS, DAPHNE, ISEC) considered. With 110 projects, THB
is by far the most ambitious area funded under all programmes, especially under the
ISEC programme, with 73 projects.
All programmes considered, the biggest share (26,9%) of the THB related funding
goes to the "Exchange of information & best practices" activities followed by Study &
Research(17%) & Operational cooperation (16.75%). "Training" accounts for 14% of
the total combined funding for THB, while Data collection gathers 11.2%, almost
equal to the share of awareness campaigns (10%).
In average, a THB project is granted approximately €240.000.
The most active promoters of THB's projects are found in IT (22 projects), NL (13),
International organisations or related (13), UK (9) and BE (6). All Member States
except LT, LU & EE are represented among promoters' nationalities. In comparison
with the other areas considered, it is worth mentioning.
30
Project
La coopération multidisciplinaire entre le secteur privé et le secteur public
pour la protection des victimes de la traite des êtres humains.
Reference
AGIS/2004/098
Promoter
ALC/SPRS — Accompagnement Lieux d’accueil Carrefour éducatif et social — NGO,
France
Budget
€ 187 000 (€ 125 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2004 — June 2005 (12 months)
Partners
On the Road, Italy; Dafne association, Slovak Republic; Nadja centre, Bulgaria;
Caritas, Romania; Central Office for the fight against trafficking in human beings,
Paris
Objectives and results
The objective of the project was to reinforce cooperation between public authorities,
the private sector and NGOs. A final conference, attended by more than 100 experts,
was organised on 3 June 2005, to exchange best practice and discuss existing
national and international instruments.
Publications and other resources
 Booklet on public-private cooperation in protecting victims, translated into
English, French, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian and Slovak
 Proceedings of the final conference and case studies, relevant legislation and
information on victim assistance schemes
31
Project
Awareness Raising of Judicial Authorities concerning Trafficking in Human
Beings
Reference
AGIS/2004/193
Promoter
International Organisation on Migration (IOM)
www.iom.org
Budget
€ 135 000 (€ 110 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2004 — October 2005
Partners
Association of Prosecutors, Bulgaria; Ministry of Justice of the Czech Republic;
Ministry of Justice, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; National Council of Justice,
Hungary; International Association of Prosecutors, Netherlands; International
Commission of Jurists — Polish section; Human Rights Centre, Warsaw University
The objective was to raise awareness among the judiciary and to strengthen
European cooperation on combating the trafficking in human beings, with a particular
focus on the victims in the investigation and prosecution process.
An inventory was made of national instruments and experiences in seven Member
States. A set of minimum norms and requirements was developed for the treatment
of victims.
 A handbook for use in national training courses for judges and prosecutors
(teach the teacher method)
 Country reports on the applicable legislation, the prosecution of offenders and
the treatment victims in Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Germany,
Hungary, the Netherlands and Poland
32
Project
Awareness Training on Trafficking in Human Beings for Police, Border Guards
and Customs Officials — Development of a European Curriculum
Reference
AGIS/2004/203
Promoter
ICMPD — International Centre for Migration Policy Development
http://www.icmpd.org/
Budget
€ 691 000 (€ 365 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2004 — March 2006
Partners
Czech Ministry of Interior; Austrian Federal Ministry of Interior; On the Road
Association, Italy
The objective of the project was to enhance the capabilities of law enforcement
services to detect, investigate and counteract trafficking and to support victims. For
this purpose training modules were developed for police officers, border guards and
customs officials of all ranks. Based on European and UN standards and guidelines,
the modules were tested in 10 Member States and candidate countries. The curricula
were disseminated at the EU level via CEPOL and ACT (Ad Hoc Centre for Training
of Border Guards) and could be adapted to each national context.
Consideration was also given to stepping up cooperation with NGOs by involving
them closely in the victim support activities. Two meetings were organised to
exchange information and best practice — in June 2005 in Budapest and in
Traiskirchen, Austria, in February 2006.
 Website www.anti-trafficking.net
 Training manuals with lesson plans and exercises and a summary of the
project
33
Project
Development of a child-rights methodology to identify and support child
victims of traffic
Reference
AGIS/2005/045
Promoter
ONLUS — Save the Children, Italy
http://www.savethechildren.it/
Budget
€ 214.000 (€ 155.000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2005 — December 2007
Partners
Bulgaria Foundations, Bulgaria; Caritas, Germany; Save the Children, Romania
The project was designed to develop a child-rights-based methodology and
techniques for correctly interviewing, properly identifying and adequately supporting
and assisting child victims of trafficking. It also aimed to increase the knowledge and
strengthen the professional skills of the practitioners involved.
 Results of and materials used in the project, published on the website
www.savethechildren.it
 Research report and a summary of methodology (pva)
34
Project
Applied in-depth research to better understand the demand side of trafficking
in persons
Reference
AGIS/2005/094
Promoter
International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
www.iom.org
Budget
€ 178 000 (€ 124 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
IOM Offices in Budapest, Warsaw, Bratislava, Ljubljana; Polish Ministry of Internal
Affairs and Administration; Slovak Academy of Sciences, Bratislava,
The project aimed at undertaking research on the users of sexual services resulting
from trafficking and forced prostitution. The research was intended to provide greater
insight into the dynamics of demand, both by outlining the profile and motivations of
users and by increasing overall knowledge. The objective was to develop
rehabilitation programmes aimed at combating trafficking in human beings by
addressing the demand aspects of trafficking, with a focus on the countries of Central
Europe.
The project also involved educational and awareness-raising campaigns targeting
users and potential users of (forced) sexual services.
A three-day conference was held on 11-12 October 2006 in Warsaw. At this
conference, 80 experts and policymakers from Member States and from non-EU
countries such Belarus, Moldova, Russia and the United States exchanged ideas
with researchers and representatives of international organisations such as ILO and
OSCE.
 National reports on Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia
 Regional analysis of supply and demand for sex services and trafficking
 Policy recommendations
35
Project
Law enforcement agencies and NGOs cooperation in the prevention and victim
assistance of trafficking in human beings for the purpose of sexual exploitation
Reference
AGIS/2005/156
Promoter
Criminology centre, University Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
http://www.uclm.es/
Budget
€ 62 000 (€ 44 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
NGO Proyecto Esperanza; Spanish National Police; Guardia Civil, Spain; National
Institute of criminology, Portugal; la Strada, NGO Warsaw; On the road NGO, Italy;
Warsaw University.
The aim of the project was to analyse the prevention of trafficking in human beings
(THB), to assist victims and to improve their social integration. Representatives of
public authorities (law enforcement units and judiciary) and private experts from
NGOs took part in two focus groups focused on each issue. The objective was to
discuss better measures, strategies and mechanisms for coordination between
judicial institutions, law enforcement units and NGOs.
The research undertaken during the project examined the national legal frameworks
regarding victims, and the databases and resources available to assist them.
Especial attention was paid to mechanisms for sharing information between public
and private actors.
 Reports on THB prevention and victim assistance in Spain, Italy, Portugal and
Poland, including descriptions of operational instruments and best practices.
36
Project
HOW MUCH? A PILOT STUDY ON FOUR KEY EU MEMBER AND CANDIDATE
COUNTRIES ON THE DEMAND FOR TRAFFICKED PROSTITUTION
Reference
AGIS/2005/185
Promoter
Foundation ISMU, Italy
http://www.childrenleftbehind.eu/?page_id=621
Budget
€ 201 000 (€ 120 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2005 — November 2007
Partners
Erasmus University — Rotterdam; National Institute of Criminology, Bucharest;
National Council for Crime Prevention — Stockholm
The project aim was to carry out research on Italy, the Netherlands, Romania and
Sweden in order to:
a) profile the demand for prostitution (clients)
b) understand the forces that drive the demand (legislation, socio-cultural factors,
etc.)
c) compare the characteristics of the demand in the different countries
d) assess the transferability of best practices to other countries and suggest new
customised ways to reduce the demand.
The research used an ethnographic approach, with qualitative and comparable data.
On-the-spot interviews with clients and police officers were carried out. Written
content on Internet chat rooms was analysed, and countries were compared in terms
of how legislation, social programmes and socio-economic factors affected the
demand. This analysis was accompanied by description of national legislation on
migration, prostitution and trafficking in human beings.
 Final research report (a), also published in December 2008 by Springer with
the title Prostitution and Human Trafficking, (Di Nicola, A.; Cauduro, A.;
Lombardi, M.; Ruspini, P. (Eds.), 2009
37
Project
Elaboration and Implementation of Anti-Trafficking Training Modules for
Judges and Prosecutors in EU Member States, Accession and Candidate
Countries
Reference
JLS/2004/AGIS/205
Promoter
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD)
www.icmpd.org
Budget
€ 298 000 (€ 206 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2004 — October 2005
Partners
Academy of European Law (ERA), Trier; Association SOLWODI (Solidarity with women
in distress), Boppard, Germany; Ministry of Justice, Poland; Central Department for
Investigation and Penal Action (DCIAP), Portugal; Ministry of Interior, Bulgaria
The project aimed at helping the judiciary to effectively implement anti-trafficking
legislation in line with agreed European and international standards. It proposed
developing a standardised curriculum for training present and future judges and
prosecutors in EU Member States, accession states and candidate countries.
As many as 10 such countries took part in the project. Once a draft core training
module had been prepared, national teams were set up — each composed of a judge,
a prosecutor, a representative of a national judicial training institute and a
representative of an NGO. They implemented the modules in their countries and played
the role of multipliers (training the trainers).
 European model training curriculum and manual for anti-trafficking training of
judges and prosecutors, available on the website www.anti-trafficking.net
38
Project
Trafficking in Human Beings: New Challenges, New Partnerships — (CAT)
Reference
AGIS/2005/056
Promoter
Churches´ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME)
http://www.ccme.be/
Budget
€ 245 000 (€ 164 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2005 — January 2007
Partners
Ministry of Justice, Romania; Ministry of Interior, Lithuania; Caritas Czech Republic,
Prague; Missing Persons´ Families Support Centre, Vilnius; Police NordrheinWestfalen, Germany; Caritas Essen, Germany; AIDRom, Bucharest; CHASTE
(Churches Alert to Sex Trafficking in Europe, London; KSPM (Reintegration Centre
Migrants Church of Greece), Athens; World Association of Young Women's Christian
Associations, Geneva.
The objective was to develop the partnership cooperation between NGOs, churches,
public institutions and law enforcement and judicial authorities. It aimed at sharing
best practices and formulating practical responses and communication strategies to
combat trafficking.
Several meetings took place during the project. They focused on the following
questions:
- integrated approach to all forms of trafficking — how experience gathered on
trafficking for sexual exploitation can be used to tackle other aspects of
exploitation
- inter-agency cooperation — how the expertise developed in current networks
among law enforcement bodies and the judiciary can be shared and how the
cooperation can be extended to include additional NGOs;
- identification and detection — how to detect more subtle forms of exploitation
and according to which indicators;
- communication — how to address experts and broad public among heated but
often poorly-informed debates on trafficking, e.g. around the football world
cup;
- new challenges — how the EU support to anti-trafficking initiatives could be
modified to enhance its impact.
 An explorative study on European cooperation projects related to trafficking’
 A booklet ‘Action orientated guide for awareness raising and social assistance
— new challenges, new partnerships’
39
Project
Transnational networking: cooperation among judicial and police authorities, NGOs
and civil society for prevention and fight against trafficking
Reference
AGIS/2003/066
Promoter
Caritas Rome, Italy
http://www.caritasitaliana.it/
Budget
€ 106 000 (€ 82 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
AIDSi Tugikeskus — NGO, Estonia; ADAP- NGO, Spain; Caritas Hellas — Greece;
Latvian Gender Problem Centre ‘GENDERS’; Missing Persons’ families support
centre, Lithuania
This project was a follow-up bringing together the same partners to a previous project
undertaken under the STOP programme. The aim was to strengthen cooperation
among NGOs,law enforcement and judicial authorities especially in relation to
communication problems with potential victims. The project addressed the issue of
how to provide jobs and homes for victims, and of returning them to their country of
origin. Thus, in addition to improving assistance for victims, collaboration between the
public and private sectors may result in a more effective prevention of trafficking.
A few workshops and a final conference were organised during the project.
 website www.caritasroma.it and final report
40
Project
Identifying Rights: towards a standard protocol for identification and
assistance of trafficked women
Reference
AGIS/2003/083
Promoter
Anti-Slavery International, UK
http://www.antislavery.org/
Budget
€ 180 000 (€ 140 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2003 — September 2005
Partners
Anti-Slavery International; Eaves Housing for Women, UK; Association On the road,
Italy; Police Academy, Netherlands; Albania, Nigeria, Thailand
The main objective of this project was to develop a model protocol for government
officials to correctly interview migrants in order to determine whether they are victims
of trafficking and related violence. To implement this protocol, training was organised
for law enforcement officials and other front-line workers who encounter trafficked
persons. It helped them deal more sensitively with migrants, especially those who
may have been trafficked. Around 180 law enforcement officers from three member
states took part in the training sessions.
 Identification protocol for Identification and Assistance to Trafficked Persons
 Training kit
41
Project
Trafficking in persons and peacekeeping operations: building up knowledge
and strategies for awareness and training
Reference
AGIS/2003/131
Promoter
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
http://www.unicri.it/
Budget
€ 112 000 (€ 73 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2003 — September 2004
Partners
Italy, Finland, Great Britain, Albania, UNMIK, EUPM BiH, Europol, PAMECA,
The project aimed at countering organised crime and criminal networks involved in
trafficking in persons (TIP) in peacekeeping missions. Special attention was given to
awareness-raising activities among members of peacekeeping operations in South
Eastern Europe.
Specific training sessions were organised during the project.
42
Project
Establishment of the Network and of a training for Operational Law
Enforcement officers, NGO and international organisations to prevent and fight
Reference
AGIS/2003/164
Promoter
International Organization for Migration, Belgium
www.iom.org
Budget
€ 343 000 (€ 187 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Belgium, Bulgaria, Italy, Moldavia, Romania, Russia, Ukraine
The objective of the project was to encourage and strengthen multidisciplinary
networking between national law enforcement and judicial authorities, international
and national NGOs and international organisations active in the field of preventing
trafficking in human beings and protecting victims in the partner countries.
The project involved developing a training curriculum for police officers and law
enforcement counter-trafficking investigators operating in the field, members of the
judiciary and NGOs working with victims, assisted by relevant international
organisations. Operational training models and practical codes of conduct were
designed and tested during four training courses organised for multinational
practitioners.
The network helped the actors involved to improve their level of knowledge and
mutual understanding, and provided better contacts and exchanges of best practices
and information on trafficking trends between an enlarged EU and its neighbouring
countries.
 Student and trainer manual
43
Project
VictAs — Victim Assistance and Support
Reference
AGIS/2003/167
Promoter
Ministry of Interior, Niedersachsen, Germany
http://www.mi.niedersachsen.de
Budget
€ 43 000 (€ 30 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2003 — June 2004
Partners
27 EU Member States; University of Brunswick; Ministry of Justice, Lower Saxony,
Germany; Foundation for Victim Assistance, Lower Saxony, Germany; Devon and
Cornwall Police, UK; Garda Human Rights Office, Ireland; Centre for Crime
Prevention, Lithuania; Police Brabant Zuid-Oost, Netherland; Swedish National
Police Board.
As the situation of victims of crime has received increasing public attention over the
last few years, the Council of the EU decided to draw up minimum standards that
require a ‘joined-up’ approach.
The project was set up to help implement the Framework Decision of March 15 th
2001 regarding the legal position of victims during criminal proceedings. The
objective was to develop, encourage and improve partnership activities between key
stakeholders.
The core of the project was an international conference attended by representatives
from the police, criminal justice departments and other governmental and nongovernmental organisations.
 Recommendations for interdisciplinary strategies and activities included in the
final report
44
Project
Victim Assistance for Minors: Capacity Building via Training and Exchange of
Information/Best practices between EU, Candidate and Third countries
Reference
AGIS/2003/172
Promoter
www.iom.org
Budget
€ 67 000 (€ 47 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2003 — October 2004
Partners
National Police, Austria; IOM Prague; Sefi Centre — Romania; National Police —
Germany; Europol
In line with the Brussels Declaration against trafficking in human beings, the aim of
this initiative was to promote international coordination, networking and exchange of
information. The objective was also to improve direct victim assistance by delivering
training on child trafficking/ vulnerabilities/ immediate needs and the treatment of
victims.
Two training sessions were organised in April and September 2004. Practitioners
from Member states and candidate countries attending the trainings included
representatives of law enforcement bodies, the judiciary and NGOs specialised in
assisting and caring for victims of trafficking, with a focus on children/minors.
Particular attention was given to collecting evidence and conducting investigations.
The issue of the respective roles of NGOs and service providers vis à vis legal
practitioners/ advisors was also discussed.
 Training reports
 Final recommendations
45
Project
Christian Action and Networking against Trafficking in Women (CAT) II, phase I
Reference
AGIS/2003/195
Promoter
Churches´ Commission for Migrants in Europe, Belgium
www.ccme.be
Budget
€ 242 000 (€ 146 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Suisse, Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Greece,
Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Serbia, Montenegro
The CAT II project was launched by churches and church-related agencies. Given
their charitable approach to persons in distress, they are involved in assisting victims
of trafficking and raising public awareness of the issue. Their broad network allows
them to reach both the local and international level and to be active in areas where
public and other civil society actors are less present.
CAT II promoted cooperation between NGOs, law enforcement officials and other
practitioners from the public sector on preventing and combating trafficking, analysing
the demand and assisting the victims.
Major elements of the project were enlarging the network of Christian organisations
and their public partners, training, exchange of best practice and a political dialogue.
46
Project
Improving Criminal Investigation, Collaboration and Network-building against
Trafficking in Human Beings in South-eastern Europe
Reference
AGIS/2003/199
Promoter
German Foundation for International Legal Cooperation (IRZ Foundation)
http://www.irz-stiftung.de/
Budget
€ 170 000 (€ 72 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Centre for Legal Resources — Romania; Budapest Forum, Hungary; General
Prosecutors from Serbia and Germany; Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Human
Rights, Austria; Centre for Legal Cooperation (CILC), Netherlands.
The project aimed to tackle one of the fastest-growing crimes in the Balkan region.
Considerable attention was paid to Romania as it is considered to be a country of
origin, of transit and also, to some extent, of destination for trafficked women and
children. A large number of trafficked persons come from the Republic of Moldova,
Ukraine and other newly independent states to Serbia, Montenegro, BosniaHerzegovina, Greece or Hungary and from there to Italy, Spain and other EU
countries.
The individual goals were:
-
Improvement of cooperation among local specialised enforcement authorities
in the border regions of Romania, Serbia, Romania and Hungary
-
Training of Romanian prosecutors to improve international collaboration and to
raise the quality of investigation techniques
-
Strengthen cooperation on protection of victims between NGOs and law
enforcement services in Romania
Two networks were developed. The first linked the law enforcement authorities and
NGOs in three border regions around the cities of Oradea, Bistrita and Iasi. The
second was a network of prosecutors' offices in the border region between Romania,
Serbia and Hungary.
Final report of activities
47
Project
Capacity building to Combat the Forced Labour Outcomes of Human
Trafficking
Reference
AGIS/2004/011
Promoter
International Labour Office (ILO)
www.ilo.org
Budget
€ 230 000 (€ 110 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2004 — December 2006
Partners
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD); Department for Work
and Pensions (DWP), UK, Association for Technical Cooperation (GTZ), Germany,
Poland, Romania, Moldova, Ukraine.
The project made a contribution to the prevention and progressive elimination of
human trafficking for the purposes of forced labour and sexual exploitation. Its main
focus was on administrative controls to detect forced labour. The cover activities of
private recruitment agencies were explored, especially regarding travel, mail-order
bride, model and other agencies — part of the modus operandi of the trafficking
criminals.
The three main components of the project were:
1) Help law enforcement officials from countries of origin and destination to better
understand the forced labour outcomes of human trafficking
2) Incorporate in national training curricula the ILO training module on monitoring
private recruitment agencies
3) Encourage private recruitment agencies and their business associations to adopt
self-regulation mechanisms.
The project was intended to help EU Member States fulfil their obligation to
implement the provisions of the Palermo Protocol and to help the EU harmonise its
anti-trafficking response on this issue.
 Website www.anti-trafficking.net
 Publication of reports and a translation of the ILO manual in English, German,
Romanian, Ukrainian, Polish, and Portuguese
48
Project
Identification of effective policies at local level for supporting people trafficked
into labour exploitation
Reference
AGIS/2004/073
Promoter
http://www.antislavery.org
Budget
€ 152 000 (€ 102 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Association La Strada, Czech Republic; APAV (Association for Victim Support),
Portugal; Migrants Rights Centre, Ireland
The project sought to raise awareness for and understanding of the issue of
trafficking for forced labour among law enforcement agencies and other key
stakeholders. It further aimed to gather information about the needs of persons
trafficked for forced labour and about ways to address these needs at local level.
Based on the findings of the research and expert workshops, recommendations have
been made to the respective national governments and to the European Institutions.
 A report on trafficking for forced labour in Europe
 An in-depth analysis in four EU Member States
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Project
Handling of international cooperation in criminal matters
Reference
AGIS/2004/091
Promoter
Caritasverband, Essen, Germany
http://www.caritas-stadt-essen.de/
Budget
€ 227 000 (€ 218 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2004 — June 2006
Partners
University for Applied Sciences Krefeld, Germany; Counselling centre ‘Nachtfalter’,
Germany; Police service, Essen, Germany; Academy of justice, Germany; National
Caritas Ukraine; Emilia Romagna Region, Italy; Police Academy, Poland.
The aim of the project was closer cooperation and greater exchange of information
among law enforcement and judicial authorities, the research community and NGOs
operating in this field.
The project included two European conferences and two four-day Workshops. They
were attended by almost 100 participants.
The main result was the creation of a network of public services and NGOs against
human trafficking, thus boosting international cooperation. Under the auspices of the
Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), a training module was
implemented in Armenia for representatives of NGOs, the police and the judiciary.
 A manual to promote two innovative training modules on international and
inter-professional cooperation. Two specific aspects were highlighted: ‘victim
assistance and witness protection’ and ‘penal proceedings against trafficking’
50
Project
Forum to improve best practice in prevention, detection and the investigation
of Human Trafficking. Examination of best practices aimed at fighting and
preventing corruption of public officials in the Immigration administrations
Reference
AGIS/2004/115
Promoter
Irish Police Service, Ireland
www.garda.ie
Budget
€ 120 000 (€ 73 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS), UK; Immigration Service, UK;
Protective Service of Law Enforcement Agency (PLSEA), Hungary; Hungarian Border
Guards; Ireland, Czech Republic, Latvia, Italy, Lithuania, Holland, Spain
This project aimed at exploring immigration trends in trafficking in human beings and
at exchanging best practice and other information on prevention, detection and
investigation. A particular focus was put on preventing corruption in public
administration. Another important goal was to step up cooperation with the applicant
countries, other non-EU countries and appropriate regional and international
organisations.
The project comprised data gathering, seminars and study visits.
 CD-ROM with the results of the project
51
Project
Traffic of Human Beings: a new frontier in European judicial cooperation in the
fight against transnational organised crime
Reference
AGIS/2004/150
Promoter
Superior Council of Magistrates, Italy
www.csm.it
Budget
€ 80 000 (€ 21 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
April 2005 — November 2005
Partners
Ministry of Justice of North Rhine Westphalia, Germany; Judicial School, Barcelona;
Institute of Judicial Studies, Netherlands
The project consisted in organising a two-and-a-half-day seminar in Rome, open to
magistrates and police officers. The case study approach was combined with
theoretical presentations.
The aim was to exchange the most efficient methods and to encourage international
judicial cooperation and the use of European bodies such as Eurojust.
The main result was the creation of an IT database, designed as a tool for
disseminating knowledge about the trafficking and exploitation of human beings and
about the ‘new mafia’.
52
Project
International Conference on European Cooperation against Trafficking in
Human Beings and Sexual Exploitation of Children
Reference
AGIS/2003/200
Promoter
Police Academy, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
http://www.polizei.rlp.de
Budget
59.000 EUR (33.000 EUR of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2003 – February 2004
Partners
Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, France, Netherlands, Poland
The project consisted of the organisation of a conference bringing together law
enforcement personnel from Member States and candidate countries in order to:
 Exchange information on strategies and tactics in different Member States
 Build knowledge within regional law enforcement services
 Enhance understanding within law enforcement bodies of the legal and social
situation in candidate countries
 Transfer knowledge and standards of investigation to candidate countries
53
Project
Joint East/West Stakeholder Training Programme on Trafficking in Children for
Sexual Purposes
Reference
AGIS/2003/028
Promoter
Foundation Defence for Children International, Netherlands
http://www.defenceforchildren.nl/
Budget
432.000 EUR (299.000 of EU Support)
Timeframe
December 2004 – November 2006
Partners
ECPAT Germany; ECPAT UK; Neglected Children Society, Bulgaria; Tartu Child
Support Center, Estonia; ECPAT Belgium; ECPAT France; Association of Women in
Legal Career, Moldova; Spb Stellit, Romania; Children's Human Rights Centre of
Albania; Salvati Copiii, Romania; Children not for Abuse, Belorussia; All-Ukrainian
Committee for Children's Rights; ECPAT Italy
The project's objective was to enhance knowledge and to improve the operational
skills of various stakeholders in order to protect children from trafficking for sexual
purposes and to recognise child victims of trafficking.
The project also aimed to address the specific needs of children through using a
child rights basis and to improve prosecution of traffickers. A training manual in
various languages was drafted for three levels of stakeholders: social care and
welfare services, law enforcement and judicial authorities and policy makers.
The project is based on a twinning concept.
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Project
Comprehensive Training for Law Enforcement Officials Responsible for
Trafficking in Children/Minors
Reference
AGIS/2005/092
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Austria
http://www.bmi.gv.at
Budget
172.000 EUR (120.000 EUR of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2005 – May 2006
Partners
IOM Vienna; Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sweden; EUROPOL
The project intended to increase the capacity of law enforcement authorities dealing
with child trafficking focusing on the appropriate approach to child victims. The
project contributed to strengthening regional and international cooperation in the field
of trafficking and involved NGOs and social services.
Training sessions on investigations techniques were developed for law enforcement
services.
Publications and Other Resources
Resource Book with good practices
55
Project
Trafficking in Human Beings and Peace-Support Operations: Predeployment/In-service Training Programme for International Law Enforcement
Personnel
Reference
AGIS/2005/101 (building on AGIS/2003/131)
Promoter
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI)
www.unicri.org
Budget
89.000 EUR
Timeframe
December 2005 – December 2006
Partners
Dutch Centre for International Police Cooperation (NCIPS); European Institute for
Crime Prevention and Control (HEUNI), Finland; University of Turin, Italy
Objectives and Results
The project aimed at countering organised crime and criminal networks involved in
trafficking in human beings in peace-support mission areas. The objective was to
improve exchange of information, to share best practice and to develop awareness
raising actions. To this end, pre-deployment and/or in-service training programmes
were developed for international law-enforcement personnel from EU and candidate
countries.
The project contributed to strengthening capacities and skills of deployed law
enforcement officers to tackle human trafficking in close cooperation with local
entities.
“Trafficking in Human Beings and Peace-Support Operations - Pre-deployment /inservice Training Programme for International Law Enforcement Personnel” – Manual
56
Project
Mapping Organised Crime – A Market Perspective on Trafficking in Persons for
the Purpose of Sexual Exploitation
Reference
AGIS/2006/019
Promoter
National Council for Crime Prevention, Sweden
www.bra.se
Budget
282 000€ (171 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2006 – October 2008
Partners
European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control (HEUNI), Finland; Institute of
Law, Tartu University, Estonia
The main aim of the project was to explore the organisational and functional aspects
of trafficking with a focus on the following three questions:
1) How can the organisational structure in trafficking in persons for the purpose of
sexual exploitation be described, and what factors explain this structure?
2) How do different market circumstances affect the organisational structure of
trafficking in persons for the purpose of sexual exploitation?
3) What legal channels are being used to maintain and simplify the trade?
Research activities were limited to partner countries and were conducted on the
basis of police reports and interviews with selected actors. Public services and nongovernmental organisations contributed to the research.
Final report
57
Project
Trafficking in human beings: A new frontier in the European judicial cooperation to fight transnational organised crime
Reference
JAI/AGIS/2003/111
Promoter
Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura, Italy
www.csm.it
Budget
80 000€ (40 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2005 – March 2006
Partners
Haut Conseil de la Justice, Belgium; Ministry of Justice, Germany; Center of Legal
Studies, Spain
The project consisted mainly of a conference gathering magistrates and police
officers, held on 6-8 February 2006 in Rome. It contributed to exchange of best
practices and knowledge on investigation methods. Information was also exchanged
on prosecution cases and protection of victims.
The following topics were at the centre of discussion during various workshops:
 Regulating migration flows, between the fight against illegal migration and
opportunities for integration. The economic dimension of trafficking in human
beings and money laundering channels.
 The international instruments concerning the fight against trafficking in human
beings.
 The emerging trends in the criminal laws of European countries with regard to
trafficking in human beings and the possibilities for harmonisation of
legislation.
 Judicial co-operation tools in the EU to counter the offences related to
migration and trafficking in human beings such as gathering evidence, use of
undercover agents, precautionary measures concerning individuals and/or
property, enforcement of sentences: extradition, cross-border pursuits, the
European arrest warrant.
 Co-ordinating investigations and the role of Eurojust
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Programme ISEC
Prevention and fight against crime
59
Project
The Introduction of the Requirements for Establishing Joint Investigation
Teams (JIT) to Fight Trafficking in Human Beings
Reference
JLS/2010/ISEC/FP/C1/423
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Slovenia
http://www.mnz.gov.si/en/
Budget
289.000€ (requested EU grant – 231.000€)
Timeframe
Ongoing (2011-2013)
Partners
Public Prosecutor's Office, Bulgaria; Ministry of the Interior, Bulgaria
The project aims at developing and facilitating coordination and cooperation among
authorities in charge of combating trafficking in human beings and to promote best
practices with a view to better protection of victims. Cooperation with Europol and
Eurojust is among key aspects of the action. The target countries include Croatia,
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro, FYROM, Albania, Romania and
Moldova.
The organisation of 5 thematic workshops, 2 ministerial conferences and other
experts' meetings is foreseen. These will focus on the legal and practical aspects of
setting up Joint Investigation Teams (JITs) and exchange of information between
relevant actors.
The target group is composed of representatives of police services, prosecution
authorities, NGOs and national THB coordinators.
The following results are expected:
- establishment of a network of contacts points for JITs focused on THB and
mechanisms for the exchange of information
- exchange of best practices concerning strategies and techniques and drafting
of recommendations
- development of common training curricula related to JITs on trafficking
- development of cooperation with NGOs on protection and support of victims
60
Project
An Informed Person is a Protected One – Promoting Best Practices in
Prevention Activities against Trafficking for Forced Labour through a European
Network
Reference
HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/THB-009
Promoter
The Ecumenical Association of Churches in Romania
http://www.aidrom.ro/
Budget
278.000€ (requested EU grant – 222.000€)
Timeframe
Ongoing, 2011 – 2013 (24 months)
Partners
Foundation "Lampas", Romania; 2 German NGOs
The project intends to explore best practices and to examine the conditions for their
transferability in the EU. To this end a multilingual booklet on prevention,
identification and assistance of victims of trafficking for labour exploitation will be
prepared and translated into several EU languages. The project should strengthen
cooperation between public services and civil society organisations.
The core activities should take place in four cities selected to provide support and
counselling centres for victims - Iasi, Oradea, Stuttgart and Bremen. Workshops and
exchange of information would involve experts, and other stakeholders such as mass
media, trade unions, employers associations, police, local authorities etc.
Awareness raising actions should be undertaken as well, targeting young people at
high risk directly (presentations at schools) and indirectly (training of trainers on
trafficking: teachers, school psychologists, social workers). Possible employers and
recruitment agencies should be provided with brochures on prevention of trafficking
in various sectors (agriculture, construction, domestic work).
Expected results:
- European and local networks of NGOs, trade unions, churches etc involved in
the struggle against trafficking for forced labour
- better knowledge on trafficking for forced labour among public institutions,
trade unions, churches, NGOs, recruitment agencies, employer federations
andmass-media in Romania and Germany
- improvement of the methodology to tackle trafficking for forced labour
61
Project
Network of Parliamentarians against Trafficking in Human Beings
Reference
Promoter
End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and theTrafficking of Children for Sexual
Purposes (ECPAT UK)
http://www.ecpat.net/
Budget
489.000€ (EU grant – 391.000€)
Timeframe
Ongoing 2011-2013 (24 months)
Partners
The Human Trafficking Foundation, UK; Association Children's High Level Group,
Romania; Council of British Chambers of Commerce in Europe, UK; British group of
the Inter Parliamentary Union, UK; Wilberforce Institute for the study of Slavery and
Emancipation, UK; National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings, Netherlands
The objective of the project is to develop a European network of parliamentarians
(from both government and opposition parties) active on the issue of trafficking. The
project should also stimulate national level anti-trafficking activities such as legal
reform and victim support. A conference held in 2009 in the UK House of Commons
emphasised the need for developing knowledge among parliamentarians in each
Member states to make relevant national instruments more effective.
The project will include 5 sub-regional seminars, 4 good practice exchange visits, 2
conferences, 10 thematic discussion papers on THB, 20 country briefing papers
suitable for parliamentarians to use in debates, development of a website. It will also
prepare a final report for dissemination across all European parliaments.
The project foresees collaboration with specialist NGOs and business leaders in at
least 8 countries to share information on THB, particularly child trafficking, and will
focus on labour exploitation as well as sexual exploitation.
The project aims to directly reach 100 parliamentarians across 15 countries and 1000
indirectly through the participating parliamentarians reporting activities back to their
national parliament. It is intended to build up on the recommendations included in the
2009 UNODC IPU Handbook for Parliamentarians on Human Trafficking and will
identify ways to implement rather than duplicate it.
62
Project
European Judicial Training on Human Trafficking
Reference
Promoter
Training and Study Centre for the Judiciary, Netherlands
http://www.ejtn.net
Budget
448.000€ (EU grant – 358.000€)
Timeframe
Ongoing 2011-2013 (24 months)
Partners
National School of Judiciary and Public Prosecution, Poland; High Council of
Judiciary (Consiglio Superiore della Magistratura), Italy
The aim is to exchange knowledge on the prosecution of cases related to trafficking
in human beings and conviction of offenders. Three interactive training seminars,
following e-learning modalities, are planned for around 60 judges and prosecutors.
The position of victims before, during and after the criminal proceedings should be
discussed as well.
In addition to representatives from the judiciary, the project should involve police
services, lawyers, victims support groups and experts from source countries. A
network of contact points should be established to exchange best practices on a
regular basis.
It is intended that the outcomes of the training inspire national judicial training
institutes to develop European-oriented courses on the fight against trafficking.
Expected publications and other resources
 Guidelines on the treatment of victims
 Training materials
63
Project
Prevention and Extended Harmonised Data Collection System of Trafficking in
Human Beings
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Slovak Republic
http://www.minv.sk
Budget
148.000€ (EU grant – 118.000€)
Timeframe
From 2011 to 2012
Partners
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Austria
The project aimed at establishing conditions for systematic, coordinated and
harmonized data collection on trafficking in Slovakia. Another objective was to
enhance awareness among the general public and representatives of selected
professional public and non-governmental institutions of newly emerging forms of
trafficking, including but not limited to labour exploitation.
To this end, data collection mechanisms were established through development of a
software application. Moreover, promotional campaigns involving various media,
training activities, workshops and an international conference were held as well.
The foreseen activities contributed in increasing the number of calls to the National
Helpline for Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings. Professional competences of the
representatives of selected agencies focused on identification of trafficking for forced
labour were enhanced thanks to training sessions.
 methodological guide to help identification of trafficking for forced labour
 THB data-collection capacities (13 software users)
 THB data-collection software adapted to the Slovak context
 promotional materials highlighting new forms of THB and promoting the
National Helpline for Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings (leaflets and
posters)
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Project
ROOTS
Reference
ISEC/2007/540
Promoter
Association Diakonia ONLUS, Italy
Budget
290 000€ (203.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Caritas Vicenza, Italy; Local Social and Health Service, Vicenza, Italy; CoGe.S –
(Società Cooperativa Sociale), Italy; Animus Association, Bulgaria; Center of
Women's Studies and Policies, Bulgaria; Association Demetra, Bulgaria; ADPAREAssociation for Developing Alternative Practice of Reintegration, Romania; Pro
Women Foundation, Romania; Asociatia Femeilor din Romania; Caritas Romania;
Euro Mediterranean Network for Youth Trafficking Prevention, Greece
The project focused on the protection of female victims of trafficking, forced to
prostitute and ways to get them out of slavery-like conditions. Special attention was
paid to Romanian and Bulgarian victims with children who wished to return to their
home country. The aim was to facilitate their psychological, social and legal reintegration.
Development of a website and organisation of a conference and round tables were
among the implemented actions.
 Thematic reports and a leaflet for victims
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Project
Combating THB – Going Beyond! Mapping and Strengthening Civil Society
Capacity to Protect and Support Victims of Trafficking – beyond Trafficking for
Sexual Exploitation
Reference
ISEC/2007/556
Promoter
Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe
www.ccme.be
Budget
337 658€ (236 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2008 – March 2011
Partners
Caritas Czech Republic; AIDRom, Romania; Refugee & Migrant Service – Federation
of Protestant Churches, Italy; SRM FCEI, Italy; Re-Integration Centre Migrant
Workers (KSPM), Greece; Support Centre for Missing Persons Families (MPFSC),
Lithuania
The project aimed at strengthening the capacity of civil society to support those
victims of trafficking in human beings, trafficked for purposes other than sexual
exploitation. Special attention was paid to ways of ensuring meaningful access to the
justice system for victims and to dissemination of information on their rights to
victims.
The project consisted of two phases:
1. Mapping existing instruments to combat trafficking, for purposes other than sexual
exploitation
2. Developing existing capacities by sharing best practice.
Best Practice Manuel
66
Project
Development of a Transnational Referral Mechanism for Victims of Trafficking
between Countries of Origin and Destination TRM-EU
Reference
ISEC/2007/571
Promoter
Department of Equal Opportunities, Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Italy
Budget
362 000 EUR (253.000 EUR of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2007 – February 2010
Partners
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Austria; On the
Road, Italy; Ministry of Justice and Law Enforcement, Hungary; National Agency
Against Trafficking in Persons, Romania; Department of Crime Prevention of the
Ministry of the Interior, Czech Republic; Office of the National Coordinator for the
Fight against Trafficking, Austria; National Commission for Combating Trafficking in
Human Beings, FRYM; ECPAT Italy; Dedalus Italy; Mimosa Italy; Commission for
Citizenship and Gender Equality, Portugal; National Anti-Trafficking Commission,
Bulgaria; Comunitá OASI 2, Italy
The project intended to develop a functioning, institutionalised transnational referral
system for victims. All EU and some non-EU countries (destination/origin countries)
were covered.
The specific objective of the project was to promote and develop transnational tools
for comprehensive and appropriate support and assistance to victims. The project
promoted exchange of best practice and developed cooperation among
governmental and non-governmental actors.
 Study on Post-trafficking Experiences in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Italy
and Portugal
 Guidelines for the Development of a Transnational Referral Mechanism for
Trafficked Persons in the EU: TRM-EU
 Relevant website - www.anti-trafficking.net
67
Project
Operation GOLF – A UK and Romanian Joint Investigation Tackling Romanian
Organised Crime and Child Trafficking
Reference
ISEC/2007/FPA/C1/034
Promoter
Metropolitan Police Service, UK
http://www.met.police.uk
Budget
1.665.000€ (998.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Human Trafficking Centre, Romanian National Police
The aim of the project was to fight criminal networks specialised in trafficking and
exploiting children from the Romanian Roma community. The strategic objectives of
the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) were to:
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
Investigate & prosecute network members both in the UK and Romania
Disrupt their activities
Identify, restrain and confiscate criminal assets
Reduce criminality
Minimise the exploitation of victims
Improve victim identification and response to child trafficking by police and
partners
The UK investigation has led to the arrest of 87 persons for trafficking, money
laundering, child neglect and perverting the course of justice. 272 victims trafficked
by the gangs were recovered.
Training on JITs has been delivered to UK SOCA, UNODC and Europol.
Publications and Other Resources (selection)
 Government guidance “Safeguarding children who may have been trafficked”
 UNODC report “Organised crime involvement in trafficking in persons and
smuggling of migrants”
 Society of Local Authority Chief Executives “The role of local authorities in
addressing human trafficking”
 London Safeguarding Children Board “Toolkit for identifying trafficked children”
68
Project
COSPOL Facilitated Illegal Immigration Project
Reference
Promoter
Hungarian National Police
www.police.hu
Budget
179.000€
Timeframe
Partners
Bundeskriminalamt, Germany; Bundeskriminalamt, Austria; National Unit for
Countering Illegal Migration, Slovakia
The project intended to tackle the illegal migration flow from Eastern Europe towards
the European Union with a view to:
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shedding light on recurring features and patterns associated with the
facilitation of the illegal entry of Moldovan and Ukrainian nationals into EU
countries
identifying the general-criminal networks and structures used for this purpose.
identifying logistical preparations for illegal entry into EU countries or for the
ostensible legalisation of illegal residence in the EU
preventing people smuggling in the migrants' countries of origin
preparing operational measures aimed at dismantling or permanently
weakening the networks used to facilitate illegal entry
Within bi- and trilateral initiatives organisers, middlemen and drivers were arrested for
trafficking, falsification of official documents, crime against persons, burglary,
extortion and drug-trafficking.
During the implementation of the project the COSPOL group was in contact with
other international organization, especially with the European Union Border Assistant
Mission to Ukraine and Moldova (EUBAM). A strategic meeting was organized by
EUBAM involving LEAs of Ukraine, Moldova, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary.
Final evaluation of the operation
69
Project
Development of guidelines for the collection of data on trafficking in human
beings, including comparable indicators
Reference
JLS/2007/ISEC/411
Promoter
Federal Ministry of Interior, Austria
http://www.bmi.gv.at/
Budget
€ 403 000 (€ 269 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2007 to April 2009
Partners
International Organization for Migration (IOM), Belgium, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg,
Slovakia, Sweden, Europol and the International Centre for Migration Policy
Development (ICMPD)
The project helped implement the EU Action plan on best practice, standards and
procedures for preventing and combating trafficking (THB). It aimed at developing a
set of guidelines, standards and comparable indicators for THB data collection.
Five expert meetings were held before the final Ministerial Conference, held on 23-24
February 2009 in Vienna and attended by representatives and experts from the 27
Member States and from around 40 non-EU countries. The main target groups
related to policy makers, judicial and law enforcement authorities, NGOs,
international organisations and researchers.
One of the conclusions was that EU Member States need minimum legal and referral
standards — such as legal definitions and an identification mechanism. The experts
determined what should be exchanged regarding victims, traffickers and the process
itself. To develop a harmonised and comparable approach, they elaborated a
comprehensive set of guidelines for the collection, exchange, analysis and protection
of data on trafficking in human beings.
 Report of nearly 100 pages on all the five expert meetings
 Guidelines for the collection of data on trafficking in human beings, including
comparable
indicators
(146
pages),
available
at
http://www.iomvienna.at/images/stories/IOM_Vienna_AT_MoI_Guidelines_Coll
ection_Data_THB.pdf
70
Project
No human for sale — international cooperation in the field of combating
trafficking in humans
Reference
JLS/2007/ISEC/511
Promoter
Warsaw Metropolitan Police, Poland
http://www.ksp.waw.pl/
Budget
€ 68 000 (€ 32 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2008 — September 2009
Final conference on 17-19 March 2009
Partners
Hamburg Police; Region of West Mercia; Specialised police services from Paris,
Madrid and Kiev; Centre for Missing Persons in Itaka, Italy; Foundation La Strada,
Italy; Higher Police School, Poland; Caritas; Nobody’s Children Foundation
The main aim of the project was to raise awareness and develop knowledge of
trafficking in women and children in Europe. It focused on topics such as groups at
risk, origin and destination countries, the identification of organised trafficking groups,
the role of the internet and e-communication in deciding the destination of victims,
police operational methods and new types of trafficking such as slave labour in
agriculture and the building industry.
The project consisted mainly of preparing and organising the conference on 17-19
March 2009. It provided an opportunity to exchange information and best practice
especially on the best methods used by police services to protect and support victims
and risks groups.

Booklet ‘No human for sale — international cooperation in the field of
combating trafficking in humans’

Presentations of the conference

Articles on the Polish legislation on trafficking, the specificities of child
trafficking and the role of the Commissioner for Civil Rights Protection in
providing assistance to victims THB
71
Project
ENaT — European Network against Trafficking
Reference
JLS/2004/AGIS/120
JLS/2006/AGIS/169
Promoter
Province of Lecce, Italy
http://www.prefettura.it/lecce
Budget
€ 353 000 (€ 151 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
April 2005 — September 2006 and May 2007 — December 2008
Partners
Police of Lecce, Brindisi, Taranto, Trieste, Bologna, Ljubljana; Kljuc Centre (NGO),
Lubjana; Hetaira NGO, Madrid; Institute of Public Security, Barcelona; Criminal
Investigation Department — Barcelona; Ministry of the Interior, Victims’ Department,
France; Province of Brindisi; Ministry of the Interior, Albania; National Police,
Romania
The project aimed to promote and strengthen cooperation between police services
from five EU Member States plus Croatia and Albania. These services were
responsible for dealing with trafficking for sexual exploitation. There was a particular
focus on developing cooperation and exchanges of best practice with NGOs
specialising in helping victims and providing social protection.
Nearly 500 judges, public prosecutors, criminal investigation officers, public and
private victims’ assistance services and research workers were involved in the
project. Seven meetings were held in Italy, Romania and Spain.
 The website www.agis-enat.it contains materials from both projects,
implemented in 2004 and in 2006 and an extensive database on legislation,
statistics, assistance for victims, etc.
 Summaries and conclusions of the meetings
 Publication ‘Anthology ENAT 2’ with articles on protecting victims of trafficking
and promoting their rights in an international context, and on the investigative
approach to a victims’ identification and referral system.
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Project
Improvement of the international cooperation in the field of trafficking in
human beings
Reference
ISEC/2009/053
Promoter
National Police, Hungary
Budget
€ 642 000 (€ 450 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from 2010
Partners
General Directorate of Police and Civil Guard, Spain; Dutch National Police Agency;
Greater Manchester Police, UK
One objective is to collect and share EU experiences of combating trafficking in
human beings, paying particular attention to the efficiency of procedures, the
dissemination of methods and investigation techniques. Another objective is to
support joint investigations and operational activities between Member States’ law
enforcement services.
Training should also be provided for 200 Hungarian police officers dealing with
trafficking in human beings (THB), to help them learn effective tactics and identify
victims.
The project should also help develop knowledge about THB in partner countries.
Around 20 transborder operational meetings are to be held, some of them with
neighbouring countries. Special attention will be paid to cooperation with Russia.
Hungary is considered to be a country of origin and destination of human trafficking
for sexual exploitation. In 2008, trafficking in Hungary increased by 20 %. The
Member States taking part in the project are countries of origin, transit and
destination for human trafficking. What makes this project innovative is the way it
combines exchange of best practice with joint operational activities.
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Project
Breaking the Silence - Trafficking in Human Beings in Romani Communities
Promoter
European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC), Hungary
Timeframe
2009-2010
Partners
People in Need (PiN), Czech Republic
The aims of this project, for which field research in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic,
Hungary, Romania and Slovakia was conducted, were to:
- Create an overview of the purposes and perceived impact and extent of
trafficking on Romani persons;
- Identify vulnerability factors that put Romani individuals at risk of trafficking;
- Outline what governments and civil society are doing (or are failing to do) with
regard to prevention, protection and prosecution; and to
- Provide reliable, evidence-based information on how Romani communities are
affected by trafficking in human beings with the aim of informing human rightsbased anti-trafficking and social inclusion policy and programming.
- Report 'Breaking the Silence: Trafficking in Romani Communities' and other
information available at www.errc.org
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Project
Development of common guidelines and procedures on identification of
victims of trafficking (CoGuideID-THB)
Reference
HOME-2010-ISEC-AG-016
Promoter
France Cooperation International, French Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs
Foreseen Budget
612.000€
Timeframe
2011-2012
Partners
National Commission for Combating Trafficking in Human Beings, Bulgaria; Ministry
for Equality, Spain; Ministry of Security and Justice, Netherlands; General
Inspectorate of the Police, Romania; Council of Europe; International Labour
Organisation (SAPFL); UNODC; ICMPD
The overall objective of the project was to enhance and harmonise the methods and
procedures for the identification of victims of trafficking (adults and children) within
the EU in order to better tackle trafficking and to ensure equal treatment of victims.
More specifically, the project intended to:
1. Develop a network of national contact points in the participating countries
(Bulgaria, France, Greece, Romania, Spain and The Netherlands) with the aim of
collecting and exchanging best practices among law enforcement officers,
prosecutors, judges, labour inspectors, organisations providing services to victims,
NGOs and trade unions.
2. Develop common guidelines and procedures on identification of victims on the
basis of national reports. The guidelines were tested during a 4-month pilot phase in
Spain before final endorsement and publication in 7 EU official languages.
3. Dissemination and training sessions for key experts
Nearly 150 persons participated in the project.
Expected Publications and other resources
Guidelines and procedures for the identification of victims of trafficking
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Project
The fight against trafficking in human beings in EU: promoting legal
cooperation and victims’ protection (THB:COOPtoFIGHT)
Reference
HOME-2010-ISEC-AG-54
Promoter
Centre for Social Studies of the University of Coimbra, Portugal
www.ces.uc.pt
Foreseen Budget
487.000€
Timeframe
2011-2013
Partners
Institute of Public Affairs Foundation (IPA), Warsaw, Poland; Université Libre de
Bruxelles (ULB), Belgium; University of Oradea (RCIMI), Romania; Università
Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (UCSC-TRANSCRIME), Italy; Universidad Carlos III of
Madrid (UC3M), Spain; DGAI-Observatory on Trafficking in Human Beings (OTSH),
Portugal
The main aim of this project is to explore the specificities of trafficking in human
beings for sexual and labour exploitation and to develop cooperation between law
enforcement and judicial services.
The project should also contribute to comparison of legal tools and of strategies of
judicial cooperation with a view to better identifying the similarities and shortcomings
of actions.
Another objective is to identify the level of protection and support afforded to victims
before, during and after criminal proceedings.
Several workshops with experts, judges, prosecutors and law enforcement agents
are foreseen for exchange of information and best practices. On that basis, a set of
guidelines for the harmonisation of legal and judicial cooperation should be
elaborated.
Moreover, the project comprises training sessions and data collection from judicial
and law enforcement sources.
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Project
Reinforcing the French and Romanian authorities' capacity in combating the
trafficking in human beings (REFRACT)
Reference
HOME/2010/ISEC/AG/057
Promoter
Public Ministry - Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and
Justice (POHCCJ), Romania
Budget
310.000€
Timeframe
2011-2012
Partners
National School for the Judiciary (ENM), France; Ministry of Interior, France; Ministry
of Administration and Interior, Romania; National Institute of Judiciary (SCM)
The project aimed to stimulate cooperation and exchange of best practices between
the judiciary in order to strategically investigate and prosecute trafficking in human
beings. The project builds on the European and international mechanisms
concerning mutual legal assistance and international cooperation in criminal matters
aiming to facilitate the direct contacts at the appropriate level between the
prosecutor's offices and police forces from different Member States.
The specific objectives of the project was to create a common understanding among
public actors involved in preventing and fighting human trafficking and to reduce the
duration of investigations and related procedures.
The following results were achieved:
- comparative analysis of the French and Romanian judicial systems related to
human trafficking
- 4 joint training sessions for 80 French and Romanian magistrates, police officers
and gendarmes with a special focus on but not limited to sexual exploitation; training
of trainers
- a final conference
- Best practice manual for the use of GIRs, DIOCT, French and Romanian Police
77
Project
Joint Efforts of Police and Health Authorities in the EU Member States and
Third Countries to Combat and Prevent Trafficking in Human Beings and
Protect and Assist Victims of Trafficking
Reference
Promoter
Payoke, Belgium
Budget
615.000€
Timeframe
2011-2013
Partners
University of Pecs, Hungary; National rapporteur on trafficking in human beings, the
Netherlands; Institut Pierre Werner (IPW), Luxemburg; Institute for Social Policies
Innovation (IRPS), Albania; Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Equal
Opportunities, Albania; General inspectorate of the Romanian Police; Danube
University Krems, Austria; Ministry of Labour, Social Protection and Family, Moldova;
Ministry of Justice Sweden; Ministry of Interior (SEF), Portugal; Allan Consultancy
Ltd, UK
The project aims at further reinforcing cooperation among experts on trafficking in
human beings from law enforcement, the judiciary and NGOs and extending this
cooperation to health authorities, health care providers and border guards from
participating EU and non –EU countries. Research centres from several countries
provide academic support.
The overall objective is to contribute to the development of skills and to the exchange
of best practices in order to offer better medical protection to victims of trafficking
thus improving active support of witnesses and crime victims, before, during and after
criminal proceedings. Special attention will be paid to health/ mental health
assistance during the rehabilitation and reinsertion process.
Cooperation mechanisms among a wide range of stakeholders will be further
developed through an interdisciplinary training programme for 160 officials.
A set of guidelines on health care and support for victims (foreseen)
78
Project
Guardians for separated children against trafficking and any form of
exploitation: standards and training for the qualification of guardians for
separated children against trafficking and exploitation (GATE)
Reference
Promoter
Family and Childcare Centre, Greece
Budget
285.000€
Timeframe
2011-2013
Partners
Defence for Children International – Italy; CARDET - Center for the Advancement of
Research and Development, Cyprus; Defence for Children - ECPAT -The
Netherlands
The project contributes to EU cooperation on protection of victims with an important
focus put on children. It aims at improving guardianship systems related to trafficking
and exploitation of human beings.
To this end, the following specific activities are undertaken:
- Analysis and research in 4 countries, with direct participation of children with a view
to developing EU key indicators
- Capacity building, with development of trainer training sessions.
- drafting of a training guide for guardians on child trafficking and exploitation
- development of a website
The project is complementary to other projects undertaken in the field especially
“Closing a protection gap for separated children in Europe”, currently running in 8 EU
countries with the support of the Daphne III Programme.
The focus of the project will primarily be on 2 destination and transit countries for
separated children (Italy and Greece). The set of key indicators and standards
identified in these countries will then be used to assess the situation in the 2 other
countries involved (Cyprus and Netherlands). That way an assessment tool will be
created which will then be disseminated in at least 15 other EU countries.
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Project
Tools for the validation and use of EU statistics on human trafficking
Reference
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/THB/4000001960
Promoter
Tilburg University, Netherlands
http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/
Approximate budget
€
246.580,97 of EU support
Timeframe
2012 – 2013
Partners and co-beneficiaries
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain; National Rapporteur on Human
Trafficking of the Netherlands
The core aim of this project is to support data collection on THB undertaken by
Eurostat.
The first phase will focus on strengthening the comparability of data through a
validation system ensured by the experts. A set of operational standard definitions
should be prepared with a view of the first EU report on THB statistics from 2008 2010, based on metadata from all the member states. The report will also include few
recommendations for adjustments or further specifications for the guidelines.
The second phase of the project will relate to the use of data in building and
developing performance indicators on anti-trafficking policies as well as early warning
system on the emerging trends.
Preliminary and final results will be presented to the EU THB Coordinator, the EU
Network of Rapporteurs and the planned Eurostat Task Force. They will also be
published at the EU portal on THB.
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Project
Facilitating Corporate Social Responsibility in the field of Human Trafficking
Reference
Promoter
Approximate Budget
348.000 €
Timeframe
2012 – 2013 (16 months)
Co-beneficiaries
Gabinet d'Estudes Sociales/Spain; Ludwig Boltzmann Institute, University Vienna,
Austria; Centre for equal opportunities and against racism (CGGK)/Belgium; Centre
Against Human Trafficking, Denmark; University Liverpool, UK; University Ca'Foscari
Venice, Italy
The main aim of the project is to improve prevention of human trafficking for labour
exploitation by translating and implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business
and Human Rights (UNGP) in the field of THB. Three sectors will be targeted:
agriculture, construction and tourism.
The specific objectives can be listed as follows:
- Developing a theoretical framework for the implementation of the UNGP
- Identifying obstacles and best practices to prevent THB by sectors with the active
involvement of specific stakeholders and corporations
- Identifying feasible options for improving prevention of labour exploitation and draft
a sector specific guide;
- Identifying links between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and prevention of
exploitation and the obligations of public authorities
- Supporting and protecting victims
- Research on the implementation of the UNGP in the field of THB
- Sectorial mapping and exploration
- Awareness raising and networking campaigns
- Practical guidelines on THB preventive policy for private sector
81
Project
A Safety Compass - signposting ways to escape trafficking
Reference
Promoter
Marta Centre, Latvia
Approximate Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (36 months)
Co-beneficiaries
Ministry of Interior, Latvia; State Inspectorate for the Protection Of Children's Rights,
Latvia; Jaunatne ar Misiju,Latvia; Eluliin,Estonia; women@thewell, Greece; National
Alliance of Women Organizations, Greece
The main objectives of the projects are:
1) To raise awareness of risks, trends of recruitment and new forms of trafficking in
the internet environment and social media. For these purposes research and
awareness raising campaigns should be undertaken.
2) To reduce demand for services and products provided by victims of trafficking and
to facilitate fair trade
3) To reduce supply for the purposes of trafficking through more intense cross
institutional cooperation among public, private and non-profit sector and by
developing support programmes for victims
4) To develop and implement an international referral mechanism in the UK, Latvia
and Estonia. An emergency help line system and a network involving relevantt
stakeholders to be established in the partner countries.
82
Project
Putting Rantsev into Practice - Strengthening multidisciplinary operational
cooperation to fight trafficking in human beings
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of Security and Justice, Netherlands
Approximate Budget
€
Timeframe
2012
Co-beneficiaries
Ministry of Interior and Administration, Poland; Ministry of Interior, Cyprus
The overall objective of this project was to stimulate the implementation of Member
States' obligations as identified in the Rantsev decision. In the case Rantsev vs..
Cyprus and Russia, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that the Member
States have an obligation to develop a comprehensive approach to trafficking,
including prevention, protection of victims, investigation, sanction of traffickers and
international cooperation.
The project was based on the Dutch experience of the so-called barrier model which
looks at trafficking as a business model, with different barriers to be overcome by a
trafficker in order to start making money. These barriers include: entry, identity,
housing, work and financial situation. For instance, in some Member States, local
governments may detect THB through their housing inspectors.
To implement this methodology and to achieve the global objective, the project aimed
at sharing the latest knowledge, best practices and innovative approaches regarding
multidisciplinary cooperation against THB, especially among national and local
authorities such as border guards, immigration offices and local governments.
A conference and follow-up booklet were prepared in the framework of the project.
More than 200 public prosecutors, police officers, border guards, immigration officers,
labour inspectors and investigators, local governments and national authorities were
associated in the project.
83
Project
Action against Human Organ Trafficking for Transplantation
Reference
Promoter
Erasmus MC University Medical Centre Rotterdam, Netherlands
Budget
600.000 € of EU support
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (36 months)
Co-beneficiaries and Partners
Lund University (ULUND), Sweden; Transplant Services Foundation (TSF), Spain;
Center for Bioethics (BCB), Bulgaria; Academic Society for the Research of Religions
(SACRI) Romania; EUROPOL; UNODC; University Clinic of Nephrology(USCM),
Malta; Organs Watch, USA; Eurotransplant International Foundation (ET),
Netherlands; European Society for Organ Transplantation (ESOT), Netherlands;
Karolinska Institute, Sweden
The objective of the project is to increase knowledge on the trafficking in human
beings for the purposes of organ removal. WTO estimates that 5-10% of the
transplants worldwide are undertaken for criminal purposes. UNTOC Convention, the
WTO Guiding Principles (2008), the CoE Convention on THB and the Biomedicine
Convention (1997) prohibits organ trafficking.
Research and awareness raising initiatives are planned to achieve the main objective
of the project. Medical expertise with concrete case study should be shared with law
enforcement knowledge. An informal network of transplant doctors, prosecutors and
police officers, NGOs and international organisations should be further developed.
A set of indicators should be prepared at the end of the project in order to identify
and measure crime and practical recommendations to improve the non-legislative
action. These recommendations should include guidelines for medical staff to deal
with the risk of organs removal and trafficking.
84
Project
Strengthening the fight against forced begging: a multidisciplinary approach
Reference
Promoter
Public Ministry - POHCCJ Romania
Approximate Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2013 (18 months)
Co-beneficiaries
High Court of Justice, Romania; National Agency against Trafficking in Persons,
Romania; General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police; Centre for Missing and
Sexually Exploited Children – FOCUS, Romania; Federal Prosecutor`s Office,
Belgium; Federal Ministry of Interior, Austria; Ministry of Justice and Liberties, France
The objective of the project is to improve expertise and transborder cooperation to
tackle human trafficking for the purpose of forced begging. Therefore, researchers,,
representatives of civil society, law enforcement and judicial authorities should
exchange knowledge and their best practices on the most efficient means to
implement a multidisciplinary approach.
Research should focus on the methods of recruitment, modus operandi of criminal
groups, destination countries and specificities of this type of trafficking.
On this basis, a report would include an action plan for countering this form of THB,
applicable to Romania and to the other EU MS. Four workshops will be held to
discuss it.
Conclusions of the workshops will be included in a comprehensive manual which will
be presented during a one day international conference, to be attended by the
representatives from 15 EU MS and to be organized at the occasion of the AntiTrafficking Day.
The manual in English, Romanian, French, German will be disseminated largely at
the European level.
85
Project
Tackling demand for sexual services of trafficked women and girls
Reference
Promoter
Immigrant Council of Ireland
Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (24 months)
Co-beneficiaries
Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (MIGS),Cyprus; Gender Research
Foundation, Bulgaria; Klaipeda social and psychological services centre, Latvia;
MONIKA- Multicultural Women's Association, Finland
The aim is to develop a toolkit in order to raise awareness among potential
customers of services provided by victims of human trafficking in the sex industry in
order to reduce the demand for sexual services.
In this respect, research on the attitudes in the field should be undertaken.
The project should contribute to the achievement of the following priorities:
• Demand and supply reduction for products and services provided by victims of
trafficking, including measures aimed at implementing Corporate Social
Responsibility through awareness raising campaigns among employers and civil
society
• Protection and support to victims of trafficking, including specific vulnerable groups
• Innovative activities linked with Anti-Trafficking Day.
86
Project
ADSTRINGO - Addressing trafficking for labour exploitation through improved
partnerships, enhanced diagnostics and intensified organisational approaches
Reference
Promoter
European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, Finland
Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (24 months)
Partners and Co-beneficiaries
Ministry of the Interior, Lithuania; University of Tartu, Estonia; Council of the Baltic
Sea States/SE
The overall objective is to develop national and regional partnerships and to further
explore mechanisms facilitating exploitation. Nine countries of the Baltic Sea region
are targeted - Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania,
Norway and Sweden.
For these purposes, the following activities are planned:
- Establishment of a platform for dialogue among key labour actors at the national
level;
- Awareness raising campaigns at the regional level among governmental and private
sector representatives in the Baltic Sea region
- Research on recruitment practices and roles of recruitment agencies and employers
in preventing the exploitation of migrant labour
- Development of guidelines for the prevention of exploitation, targeted especially at
recruitment agencies and employers
- Stimulation of political awareness as well as national and regional dialogue through
engagement with key policy makers.
87
Project
European Initiative to Improve Response against Trafficking for Forced
Criminal Exploitation: RACE in Europe (Response against Criminal
Exploitation)
Reference
Promoter
Anti-Slavery International, United Kingdom
Approximate Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (24 months)
ECPAT UK; Migrant Rights Centre, Ireland; Specialist Policing Consultancy Ltd, UK;
La Strada International, Czech Republic; Multicultural Centre Prague, Czech
Republic; Police Academy, Netherlands; Vietnamese Mental Health Services, UK
The objective is to improve knowledge and cooperation about trafficking for begging
purposes and to develop an appropriate support for victims.
In this context, there are three specific objectives:
1. To enhance knowledge and awareness amongst law enforcement, policy-makers,
service providers, legislators, the media and civil society of the importance of transnational trafficking for forced criminal activities and begging in Europe;
2. To ensure that service providers, law enforcement agencies and other relevantt
statutory institutions possess expertise to effectively and rightly address trafficking
3. To foster transnational operational cooperation by strengthening partnerships to
transfer innovative approaches of intervention especially on joint investigations,
referral of cases and strategies for victims’ assistance.
Training sessions should be organised for practitioners in three European subregions.
88
Project
Labour Trafficking: Fighting New Trends, Understanding New Elements,
developing new responses and partnerships
Reference
Promoter
International Trade Union Confederation, Belgium
Approximate Budget
€
517.625,31 of EU Support
Timeframe
2012 – 2015 (36 months)
Anti-Slavery International, UK; Churches Commission for Migrants in Europe,
Belgium; AIDrom, Romania; Caritas, Lithuania; MRCI, Irland; La Strada Czech
Republic; Lefö, Austria; UGT, Spain; Service Union United PAM, Finland;
International Labour Organisation, Switzerland
The project should develop cooperation between trade unions, NGOs, faith based
organisations and partners to curb trafficking for forced labour in a number of key EU
countries.
During the project, three EU wide conferences should be held in Madrid in 2012, in
Prague in 2013 and in Bucharest in 2014 to share challenges, knowledge and
develop strategies on three common areas of concern: large group cases of
trafficked workers, gender dimension in labour trafficking and recruitment
mechanisms with a specific focus on the internet. Findings will be shared in three
thematic working papers.
Moreover, two EU Fora will be organised to discuss new trends on labour trafficking
with a wider audience. The first forum will be hosted in 2013 in Vilnius and the
second one will happen in early 2015 in Brussels.
Main findings of the project should be included in the thematic working papers. The
three international networks (ASI, ITUC, CCME) will ensure a regular exchange with
similar projects and initiatives.
89
Project
Coordination Mechanism on Prevention of Trafficking in Women and Children
in two districts in the Republic of Bulgaria
Reference
Promoter
Association Centre Maria, Bulgaria
Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2015 (36 months)
Co-beneficiary
Association NAIA, Bulgaria
The overall objective of this project is to develop cooperation between
administrations and NGOs in the districts of V.Turnovo and Turgovishte. The project
should help limiting risks of involvement of women and children in the trafficking
activities.
The project should also aim at enhancing expertise of professionals from the public
schools and institutions from the two districts. Awareness raising actions should be
undertaken in schools.
A coordination mechanism for cooperation between institutions and organizations in
order to prevent trafficking in the two districts should be elaborated.
90
Project
Improving and Monitoring Protection systems Against Child Trafficking and
exploitation
Reference
Promoter
Family and Childcare Centre, Greece
Budget
334.261, 15 € of EU Support
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (18 months)
Co-beneficiaries
Defence for Children International, Italy; Centre for the Advancement of Research &
Development in Educational Technology (CARDET), Cyprus; Centro de Estudos para
a Intervenção Social (CESIS), Portugal
The project aims at improving and enhancing child protection and child welfare
policies to prevent and protect particularly vulnerable categories of child from
trafficking and exploitation.
In this perspective, the promoter and its partners should meet three specific
objectives:
1) To analyse, assess and compare child welfare and protection policies'
effectiveness against trafficking and exploitation through the identification of the main
protection gaps
2) To enhance the capacities and competences of professionals working in the child
welfare and children protection systems
3) To define and implement a comprehensive tool, including a set of key indicators
and guidelines both at national and EU level.
91
Project
Strengthening of Joint Measures for the Prevention of Forced Labour of Roma
Communities and the Development of Referral Mechanism
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of Interior of the SR, Slovakia
Budget
212.430,64 € of EU Support
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (24 months)
Co-beneficiaries
Rómske mediálne centrum (MECEM) / Roma Media Centre, Slovakia; Člověk v tísni
Slovensko / People in Need – Slovakia; Croossroads Youth and Community
Association, UK
The project aims at reducing the risk of trafficking in relation to specific groups of the
Roma population, in the perspective of forced labour purposes and other forms of
exploitation such as forced begging and forced criminality.
For this purpose, three specific objectives should be met:
- strengthening national and international reference mechanism with the inclusion of
new entities
- mapping the causes of vulnerability, conditions and modus operandi of exploitation
of the most threatened groups
- raising awareness of trafficking in human beings among Roma communities and in
a wider public, especially on the risks connected with working abroad. A film and the
distribution of awareness raising materials should be prepared.
92
Project
Filling the gaps in the system of combating human trafficking in Poland
Reference
Promoter
University of Warsaw, Poland
Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2015 (27 months)
Co-beneficiary
Centralny Ośrodek Szkolenia Straży Granicznej, Poland
The general objective of this project is to fill in the gaps in the system of combating
THB in Poland.
The project should contribute to:
- Building a new methodology of setting up a long-term strategy to combat human
trafficking
- Outlining the role of the national coordinator for THB in Poland
- Building knowledge about the role of the Border Guard in their investigating
activities and use it to create new modules for professional trainings of the Border
Guard functionaries
- Creating a new methodology of collecting information and knowledge about
domestic servitude and migrant children's flow as potential victims of human
trafficking
- Promoting general knowledge about human trafficking, especially awareness of new
forms of trafficking, by designing a web page.
93
Project
Approaching forced marriages as a new form of trafficking in human beings in
Europa
Reference
Promoter
Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2015 (36 months)
Co-beneficiaries
Ghent University, Belgium; Le Onde, Italy
The project addresses the prevention and the fight against forced marriages (FM) as
a new form of trafficking in human beings in Europe.
For this purpose, the following objectives should be met:
- To study the characteristics of forced marriage in the participating countries in order
to better understand influencing factors, victims' profile and possible instruments to
identify relevant cases
- To analyse the main obstacles and difficulties to legally address FM in the
participating countries
- To propose specific legal mechanisms and policy measures to prevent and combat
FM within the scope of the EU Directive 2011/36/UE
- To analyse the way participating countries are transposing into their national law the
obligations imposed under the above cited EU Directive
- To develop trainings and awareness raising materials specifically addressed to
target groups
The project will also implement a dissemination strategy directed to the general
public, and in particular, policy-makers, police forces, judges, prosecutors, lawyers,
social services, school teachers, NGOs working on gender violence issues, NGOs
working with migrants, migrant's associations and potential FM victims. This strategy
will include periodical briefing papers, web page, on-line forums, pilot experiences of
training and awareness, a final European conference and a publication with the main
projects' outcomes.
94
Project
Towards a Pan-European Monitoring System of Trafficking in Human Beings
Reference
Promoter
General Directorate of Internal Affairs, Portugal
Budget
203.159, 27 € of EU support
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (24 months)
Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Cyprus/CY, Federal Ministry of the Interior of
Austria / Department for International Affairs/AT, National Commission for Combating
Trafficking in Human Beings/BG, National Coordination Mechanism to Monitor and
Combat Trafficking in Human Beings/ Ministry Foreign Affairs/GR, Austrian Institute
for International Affairs (OIIP)/AT, European Law Enforcement Agency
(EUROPOL)/NL, Organization for the Security and Cooperation in Europe
(OSCE)/AT, International Organization for Migration (Lisbon)/PT, International Centre
for Migration Policy Development/AT
The project aims at developing a THB efficient monitoring system (MoSy) in the
framework of best practices regarding the harmonization of procedures for the
collection, treatment, analysis and sharing of information. This system should be
based on a reliable collaboration network platform for the collection and
dissemination of information and knowledge on THB.
To accomplish this there are three specific objectives:
- To improve the capacity of the partners capabilities to collect THB data,
- To develop a common system to analyse data at a transnational level, namely by
sharing geo-statistical data and using the same indicators
- To involve other relevant countries of origin, transit and destination in the EU and
neighbouring countries.
The innovative approach (technological as well as methodological) is to provide a
solution that involves all shareholders and practitioners, transforming them into antitrafficking partners (NGOs, police, justice officials, policy makers) by gathering
relevant data and producing knowledge that will break down the THB structure and
support victims with further aid.
95
Project
Towards improved access to justice and compensation of victims of trafficking
in Bulgaria and Greece
Reference
Promoter
Bulgarian Gender Research Foundation, Bulgaria
Budget
€
Timeframe
2012 – 2014 (24 months)
EWLA, Bulgaria; Human Rights Defence Centre (KEPAD), Greece; National Antitrafficking Commission, Bulgaria
The project addresses victims' need for better protection, access to justice and
compensation. In this context, the following objectives should be met:
- Improving Bulgarian and Greek law and practices in the application of national and
EU anti-trafficking legislation
- Enhancing expertise of Bulgarian and Greek lawyers in legal counselling and legal
representation in court of victims of trafficking
- Providing a platform for empowerment of Bulgarian and Greek legal professionals
engaged in the protection of victims of trafficking
- Raising awareness among national judiciary and legal professionals about
international, EU and national standards on the rights of human trafficking victims.
In this perspective, specialised trainings should be provided to layers and
practitioners.
In the long term, the existence of appropriate legislative framework and qualified legal
professionals will ensure more effective protection of the rights of victims of trafficking
in accessing justice and compensation.
- Legal Guide on good practices in handling cases of human trafficking, including
legal mechanisms for pursuit of compensation in Greek, Bulgarian and English
- Leaflets containing practical information on the free system for legal assistance in
Greece and Bulgaria.
96
Project
European Communities Against Trafficking
Reference
Promoter
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, UK
www.rbkc.gov.uk
Budget
395.000€
Timeframe
2012-2014
Partners
Metropolitan Police Service, UK; Westminster City Council, UK; Rahab, UK; Stop the
Traffik, UK; Caritas, Lithuania; Institution of the Ombudsperson for Children Rights of
the Republic of Lithuania; Borgorete Societa Cooperativa Sociale, Italy; Greater
London Authority, UK
The objective is to establish a multi-agency framework of transnational activities to
tackle THB in order to exchange good practices on prevention and victim services. A
new victim-centred identification & support model should be developed with a
proactive intelligence led approach.
Community engagement and awareness raising actions should target “at risk”
groups, prevent re-trafficking and provide victim reintegration.
Three transnational workshops and three roundtables should provide a platform for
exchange of good practice. A final toolkit should contribute to a better information
system.
Training, support and consultancy will be provided to all UK based EU Embassies to
improve victim care. The partner in Perugia will develop measures to support
reintegration of victims. The Lithuanian partner should especially target women and
girls at risks of trafficking for sexual purposes.
97
Project
FRONTLINE - cooperation in fighting against human trafficking by exchanging
best practices on the investigation/enforcement in the prostitution branch
Reference
Promoter
Amsterdam-Amstelland Police, the Netherlands
www.amsterdam.politie.nl
Budget
253.000€
Timeframe
2012 - 2014
Partners
County Administrative Board of Stockholm (National Task Force Against
Prostitution/Trafficking), Sweden; Stockholm County Police, Sweden; Stichting HVOQuerido, the Netherlands
FRONTLINE project is a partnership between police and social welfare organisations
in Sweden and The Netherlands. Other actors such as municipalities, health care,
prosecution, lawyers etc. will be involved as well.
Inspections and supervision in the prostitution sector are important tools for the police
in the fight against trafficking. Shelter and support for victims can be of great value to
the police since victims who feel safe can provide useful information to the
investigation.
Even if Sweden and the Netherlands have different legislations regarding prostitution,
they consider the detection of hidden prostitution as a priority. Exchange of best
practices should contribute to the improvement of the detection and investigations
and search for efficient and innovative solutions. Best practices can among others
relate to investigation and prosecution of punishable customers and investigations on
the use of the Internet.
The project includes training sessions involving a wide range of experts.
The results will be made available for all THB professionals in Europe through a
toolkit and a film presenting best practices.
98
Project
Promotion of the Rights of Trafficked Persons in Bulgaria, Romania and
Slovakia with Emphasis on Legal Support – A Human rights based approach
Reference
Promoter
Helsinki Committee, the Netherlands
www.nhc.nl
Budget
701.216.10€ of EU support
Timeframe
2012 - 2015
Partners
ANIMUS Association, Bulgaria; Ruse Catholic Organization "Caritas", Bulgaria;
Human Rights League, Slovakia; ADPARE – The Association for Developing
Alternative Practices for Reintegration and Education, Romania; Pro Refugiu
Association, Romania
The project aims at:
 Increasing knowledge of Bulgarian, Slovakian and Romanian lawyers and
social workers on trafficking and the protection of the rights and interests of
trafficked persons, while promoting a victim centred approach
 Enhancing victims' access to legal counselling, aid and representation during
criminal and other legal proceedings, relevant to their specific needs
 Increasing the capacity and quality of victim support and counselling services
provided by NGOs
 Enhancing the capacity of NGOs to effectively advocate for the protection and
promotion of victims' rights
The following results are expected:
 Three national reports on the access to & quality of legal counselling and
representation of trafficked persons and their treatment as victim/witnesses in
criminal and other legal proceedings
 Joint regional report, analysing the outcomes of the national researches and
providing recommendations
 A sustainable network of trained social workers and lawyers
 At least two case studies per country on the treatment of trafficked persons in
court cases
 A leaflet for victims of trafficking to inform them about their rights and contact
data
99
Project
Integrated approach for prevention of labour exploitation in origin and
destination countries
Reference
ISEC/2009/207
Promoter
National Agency against Trafficking in Persons, Romania
http://anitp.mai.gov.ro/en/
Budget
€ 450 000 (€ 350 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
From 2010 to 2013
Partners
European Public Law Organisation, Greece; Ministry of Justice and Law
Enforcement, Hungary; Ministry of the Interior, Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia; National Commission for Combating Human Trafficking, Bulgaria; KISA
NGOs, Cyprus
The aim is to identify what more these countries must to do to combat the trafficking
of human beings for labour exploitation. In particular, the project aims to help them
improve the identification and referral of victims, to provide better assistance to these
people and to more effectively prosecute and convict traffickers. The project also
aims to improve communication between the authorities concerned.
The project is expected to help the authorities combat trafficking and to change the
attitudes of the public and of decision makers and employers in sectors where there
is a major risk of trafficking. The project should also make people in the countries of
origin more aware of the risks of illegally working abroad.
The following activities were planned to be undertaken:
1. A study on the characteristics of policies to combat THB for labour exploitation
(legislation assessment, inter-institutional cooperation etc.)
2. Nine regional seminars in all participating countries with key stakeholders (labour
inspectors, judges, prosecutors, police officers, social workers, NGO representatives)
3. Two international conferences on the occasion of EU anti-trafficking day, to
facilitate the exchange of experience between the labour inspectors, police officers
and social workers in countries of origin, transit and destination.
4. Awareness-raising campaign regarding the risks of illegal work and risks of
trafficking — a TV spot, 6000 posters, 6000 brochures, etc.
5. Network of national experts in identifying, referring and providing assistance to
victims of labour exploitation.
100
Project
Enhancing Victims Protection through Operational Networking and
Cooperation and Joint Multi-Disciplinary Trainings for Counter-Trafficking
Specialists
Reference
ISEC/2007/469
Promoter
Federal Police, Belgium
http://www.fedpol.be
Budget
€ 550 000 (€ 390 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
From July 2008 to December 2009
Partners
Eleven Member States, three candidate countries (Croatia, FYROM, Turkey) and
three neighbouring countries — Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine, International
Organisation for Migration (IOM)
The project aimed to reinforce interservice coordination at regional, national and
international level between counter-trafficking specialists from law enforcement
services, the judiciary, NGOs and international organisations. Relations were to be
developed with national parliaments and especially with parliamentary committees
responsible for organised crime issues, in particular preventing trafficking in human
beings (THB) and protecting the victims of THB.
By exchanging information and best practices between operational specialists from
EU, candidate and neighbouring countries, the project helped to implement the
European Directive on Short Residence Permits for Victims of Trafficking.
The results of the project are:
- 2 expert meetings
- 10 national training sessions
- 4 international conferences
http://www.belgium.iom.int/AGIS2003/activities/PhaseIV.html
101
Project
Towards a global EU action against trafficking in human beings (THB)
Reference
ISEC/2008/61
Promoter
Ministry of Justice, Sweden
www.regeringen.se
Budget
€ 199 000 (€ 139 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
1 May 2009 – 30 April 2010
Partners
International Organisation for Migration, Vienna; Austrian Ministry of European and
International Affairs; Austrian Ministry of Justice; Ministries of Interior in Finland,
Austria, Italy, Portugal; Bureau of the Dutch rapporteur on trafficking in human
beings; PAYOKE — Belgian NGO
This project helped implement the THB aspects of the EU strategy on the external
dimension of Justice and home affairs. It included joint action with non-EU countries
on crime prevention, investigation and prosecution. The project contributed to
criminal justice reform and law enforcement cooperation, with a focus on protecting
and assisting THB victims. The project activities related to capacity building, technical
assistance and the monitoring of THB policies.
The project helped participants design and implement initiatives referred to in an
Action Oriented Paper on trafficking in human beings, which was one of the priorities
of the former Swedish Presidency of the EU. One of the project's outputs is an
integrated compendium of measures on countering and preventing THB in countries
of origin.
The following meetings were held for exchanging information and best practice:
- the EU Ministerial Conference “Towards Global EU Action Against Trafficking in
Human Beings” organised on 19-20 October 2009 on the occasion of the third EU
Anti-Trafficking Day
- four thematic National Network conferences and meetings involving members of
task forces, parliaments, law enforcement bodies, the judiciary and NGOs.
 http://www.iomvienna.at/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=203:
towards-global-eu-action-againstthb&catid=101:menschenhandel&Itemid=116&lang=en
 http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/09/st11/st11450-re05.en09.pdf
102
Project
Trafficking in Human Beings: Data Collection and Harmonised Information
Management Systems
Reference
ISEC/2007/458
Promoter
http://www.mai.gov.pt/
Budget
€ 220 000 (€ 180 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2008 – October 2009
Partners
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Vienna; Bureau of
the Dutch rapporteur on trafficking in human beings (THB); Association On the Road,
Italy; Ministries of Interior in Poland, Czech Republic and Slovakia; Nexus Institute
Civil society was heavily involved in this project. The aim was to develop a nationally
harmonised information management system, including common criteria for collecting
data on victims, traffickers and criminal justice procedures. The project was in line
with the provisions of COM(2005) 514 final and the EU Action Plan (2005/C 311/01).
Implementing the pilot phase in Portugal helped participants design and test a
software with the agreed indicators.
Target groups included public officials, law enforcement agents, prosecutors, judges,
labour inspectors, immigration services and assistance providers, in different
combinations/numbers based on the needs assessment results.
 http://www.icmpd.org/906.html?&no_cache=1&tx_icmpd_pi1[article]=1322&tx_
icmpd_pi1[page]=1326
 Handbook on harmonised criteria for collecting data on THB, including
comparable
indicators
http://www.icmpd.org/fileadmin/IIMSdocuments/ICMPD/DCIM/DCIM_EU_Handbook_English_.pdf
103
Project
Development of transnational mechanisms to fight against human trafficking in
Romania and in Bulgaria
Reference
ISEC/2007/486
Promoter
Secours Catholique — Caritas, France
http://www.secours-catholique.org/
Budget
€ 150 000 of EU support
Timeframe
Partners
Asociatia Caritas Bucharest, Romania; Ruse Catholic Organisation Caritas, Bulgaria
The project consisted of a series of coordination meetings and training activities to
explore how Bulgarian and Romanian accession to the EU has affected human
trafficking. The new trends and scale of criminal activities were analysed and the
most successful experiences shared.
Moreover, based on French examples, the project looked at human trafficking from
the perspective of human and children’s rights, with an emphasis on (customer)
education. For this purpose, an interactive workshop on ‘peer to peer’ evaluation was
held, involving youth volunteers.
Awareness-raising campaigns were implemented in the Giurgiu and Ruse regions,
identified as high risk areas for trafficking. Closer links were developed with school
directors to ensure that school curricula include relevant and realistic teaching
modules on human rights with a specific focus on human trafficking. A survey was
carried out among 50 schools in Romania and Bulgaria.
Other activities included visits to institutions, ministries and shelters for victim
assistance, involving specialists in all aspects of human trafficking, i.e. prevention,
combating and assistance in order to develop and strengthen multidisciplinary
approach through efficient transnational cooperation, networks and partnerships.
 Conclusions and other educational tools and project information are available
at www.anti-trafficking.info
 A booklet "How to identify victims of trafficking in human beings" and the final
conference's report
104
Project
AGIRE. Acting for stronger private-public partnerships in the field of
identification and support of children victims and at risk of trafficking in
Europe
Reference
ISEC/2007/537
Promoter
Save the Children Italia Onlus
Budget
€ 336 000 (€ 235 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), Austria; Federal
Ministry of Interior, Criminal Intelligence Service, Austria; Association for the Social
Support of Youth, ARSIS, Greece; Hellenic Police, State Security Division; Central
Directorate against Crime, State Police, Italy; Department for Equal Opportunities,
Presidency of the Council of Ministers, Italy; Interdepartmental Centre on Human
Rights and the Rights of Peoples, University of Padua, Italy; National Agency against
Trafficking in Persons, Romania; Save the Children, Romania
The project aimed to help prevent and combat child trafficking by developing a strong
private-public partnership. It paid a special attention to the following aspects:


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
review of existing methodologies for supporting and identifying children who
are victims of, or at risk from, trafficking;
research into the profile of children who are victims or at risk, with a view to
developing relevant indicators;
adapting existing training modules to better enable private-public actors to use
identification and support methodologies;
developing best practices for identification, support and assistance.
Four training seminars and four training courses in central police schools were
planned, involving around 240 participants.
http://www.savethechildren.it/IT/Page/t01/view_html?idp=498
105
Project
FREED- Combat trafficking for labour exploitation
Reference
ISEC/2007/576
Promoter
Ministry of Interior — Department for rights and equal opportunities, Italy
Budget
Timeframe
December 2007 – July 2010
Partners
International Labour Organisation (ILO); National Agency Against Trafficking,
Romania; National Labour Inspectorates in Poland and Portugal; Ministry of Labour,
Italy; National Council of Economy and Labour, Italy; five Italian trade Unions;
Municipality of Venice; Association On the Road, Italy; Association PARSEC, Italy
The project aimed to give key stakeholders more detailed information about forced
labour in all sectors of the economy. The planned actions contributed to improve the
practical skills of labour inspectors in monitoring vulnerable economic sectors and
workplaces occupied by likely victims of human trafficking.
A structured trans-national mechanism was developed for cooperation between
labour inspector focal points and law enforcement agencies in source and destination
countries. Moreover, a network of experts was set up in every partner country, linking
the relevant public authorities, social services, trade unions, local labour
inspectorates, NGOs, special police units and prosecutors. The objective was to draw
up shared indicators for identifying trafficked and exploited victims and to take social
protection action specifically targeted at the victims of forced labour.
Moreover, the project included research activities consisting of case-based analysis
of legislation and prosecution, analysis of good practice and the analysis of economic
sectors vulnerable to labour exploitation.
106
Project
E-NOTES — European NGOs Observatory on Trafficking, Exploitation and
Slavery
Reference
ISEC/2008/072
Promoter
Association ON THE ROAD, Italy
Budget
Timeframe
October 2009 – October 2010
Partners
Association La Strada, Italy; ACCEM, Spain; ALC/SPRS, France
The project aimed to develop a transnational network of NGOs with a view to setting
up an Observatory on Trafficking, Exploitation and Slavery in Europe. The objective
was to give NGOs a greater role in fighting human trafficking, helping victims and
supporting policy and strategy developments at institutional level.
The project consisted of three interdependent sets of activities:
1) identifying a shared and comparable set of indicators on counter-trafficking
measures;
2) implementing the national and transnational reporting mechanism;
3) disseminating the methodology applied in the reporting process.
 methodological protocol for reporting on anti-trafficking measures, endorsed
by the NGO network in 27 countries;
 initial report on policies and interventions in response to trafficking at national
and transnational levels;
 a dedicated website for the wide dissemination of reporting criteria and a
comparative analysis of responses to trafficking in the EU.
107
Project
Indexing trafficking in human beings: gauging its trends, causes and
consequences in the European dimension
Reference
ISEC/2009/005
Promoter
Georg-August-University of Gottingen, Germany
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/1.html
Budget
Timeframe
From February 2010 to March 2012
Partners
UNICRI, IOM, Tilburg University — Germany, LSE — UK
The project aimed at developing a composite index of trafficking activities by country
and by year, based on statistical work done by UNODC, IOM, ILO and the U.S. State
Department.
The first stage of the project consisted of the creation of the CITE Index measuring
the scale of trafficking in approximately 120 countries. The applied methodology was
discussed with stakeholders at a major conference organised in a partner country.
The outcomes were provided to policymakers and the research community as a tool
for developing initiatives in the real trafficking hotspots identified by the Index.
The second stage of the project consisted of research activities to explore the core
determinants and mechanisms of trafficking. Eight scientific papers and policy reports
will be disseminated through the second conference.
108
Project
Developing agreed methodology of identification and referral for trafficking for
labour exploitation: guaranteeing the victims the access to protection
Reference
ISEC/2009/054
Promoter
Catholic Commission for Migration Association, Spain
www.accem.es
Budget
Timeframe
From February 2010 to January 2012
Partners
Opere Riunite Buon Pastore, Association on the road, Italy; Churches Commission
for migrants in Europe, Belgium; Foundation Floarea Ialomiteana, Romania
The main aim of the project was to develop a methodology for identifying and
referring risk situations, as this is the only way to ensure that the victims of human
trafficking have access to protection.
The main activities were:
- Mapping sectors and circumstances where trafficking for labour exploitation is more
likely to happen in targeted countries.
- Country visits and training sessions.
- Preparing awareness-raising materials to be disseminated in each targeted country.
- Drawing up the final methodology
109
Project
European Action Pact for Compensation for Trafficked Persons
Reference
ISEC/2009/AG/059
Promoter
The International La Strada Association, Netherlands
www.lastradainternational.org
Budget
Timeframe
From December 2009 to November 2012
Partners
8 Member States and 5 third countries
This project aimed to develop measures to improve access to compensation and
legal support for victims of trafficking (VOTs) in Europe. Specific objectives of the
project were to:
 identify and reduce systemic and procedural obstacles to access to
compensation;
 mainstream compensation into anti-trafficking policies and practice;
 make compensation accessible for VOTs on a systematic and sustainable
basis
The project enabled to form a European coalition (COMP∙ACT EUROPE) consisting
of NGOs offering direct assistance to trafficked persons, lawyers, trade unions,
migrant rights’ organisations, academics and international umbrella organisations.
The following outputs resulted from the implementation of the project:
 National working groups set up in 13 countries, bringing together 90
organisations
 Implementation of one European and at least seven national advocacy
campaigns on access to justice.
 Data collected on around 50 trafficking cases in 13 countries.
 Assistance to 26 claimant VOTs, with at least 10 successful trials.
 European guidance for professionals on helping VOTs claim compensation,
spread among 500 experts.
 European guidance transposed into at least seven national contexts.
 Three capacity-building seminars for 100 lawyers, trade unionists and other
stakeholders.
 Pan-European conference on compensation, co-hosted with the EU, for 150
stakeholders.
110
Project
Discovering Trafficking for the Purpose of Forced Labour and Labour
Exploitation
Reference
ISEC/2009/102
Promoter
The International La Strada Association, Czech Republic
www.lastradainternational.org
Budget
Timeframe
From June 2010 to June 2013
Partners
Security policy department of Ministry of Interior, Czech Republic; Judicial Academy
(JA), Austria
The overall objective of the project is to give a greater number of trafficked persons
access to legal protection and services. The specific objective is to define what
trafficking for forced labour and labour exploitation means according to the legal
institutions in the Czech Republic and in other countries. To support the law
enforcement and judicial authorities in the Czech Republic, the project will also
address the practical ways in which existing definitions and indicators are used in
relation to trafficking in human beings (THB) for the purpose for labour exploitation
(LE).
111
Project
Joint Cooperation between Police and Social Service against Trafficking
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/FPA/C3/070
Promoter
The National Police Board, Sweden
www.polisen.se
Budget
€ 640 000 (€ 440 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
From October 2009 to February 2011
Partners
Swedish Social Authority in Stockholm City — Sweden; NGO Estonian Women’s
Shelter Union, NGO Lifeline, Northern Police Prefecture — Estonia, General Police
Headquarters — Poland, General Inspectorate of the Romanian Border Police, NGO
ADPARE, Directorate for Countering Trafficking in Persons, NGO Foundation
Conexiuni, NGO Generatie Tamara — Romania
The project focused on developing partnerships and cooperation between police
forces, social services and NGOs in Sweden, Estonia, Poland and Romania.
The opening conference was held in October 2009 during the former Swedish
presidency of the EU. Around 100 police officers, prosecutors, social workers,
representatives of NGOs and national agencies attended it. The results of the project
will presented at the final meeting scheduled on 9 February 2011 in Stockholm.
The project aimed to:
 produce and publish guidelines for future cooperation between the partner
countries, and distribute them throughout the EU,
 develop operational guidelines for future Joint investigation teams,
 establish best practice in interviewing traumatised victims
 implement a strategy of early intervention by social services in cases involving
trafficked victims
Special webpages were developed regarding this project at www.polisen.se/copsat
112
Project
Improving the investigation and prosecution of THB for labour exploitation.
Identifying problems and best practices
Reference
ISEC/2009/176
Promoter
Budget
€ 207 000 (€144 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
From April 2010 to April 2011
Partners
University of Deusto (Spain); Victimology Society of Serbia; Ludwig Boltzmann
Institute of Human Rights, Austria; University of Craiova, Romania, Social Security
Intelligence and Investigation Service (SIOD), The Netherlands.
This project aimed to explore the difficulties in prosecuting traffickers and protecting
victims of THB for labour exploitation. It focused on identifying victims and on
cooperating in the investigation and prosecution.
Research activities resulted in the drafting of five specialist country reports, analysing
the legal framework, case law and relevant policies in each country. The outcomes of
the project were discussed during an expert meeting and presented to a broader
audience during a closing seminar.
Book – Conny Rijken (ed.) "Combating trafficking in human beings for labour
exploitation" available at http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_norm/--declaration/documents/publication/wcms_155937.pdf
113
Project
Migration & Crime Conference
Reference
ISEC/2007/534
Promoter
Immigration and Naturalisation Service, Netherlands
http://www.ind.nl/EN/
Budget
€ 84 000€ (€ 50 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2007 — July 2008
Partners
State Agency for Refugees, Bulgaria; Migration Directorate of the Ministry of Interior,
Bulgaria; Office for Repatriation and Aliens, Poland; Department for Asylum and
Migration, Czech Republic; Department for Immigration affairs, Italy; Border and
Immigration Agency, UK
The project helped strengthen the commitment and involvement of immigration
services from 33 countries to more efficiently fighting illegal migration and trafficking
in human beings.
The project consisted of research, a conference held on 19-20 June 2008 in Sofia
and a comparative analysis of existing policy frameworks and procedures in place in
the Member States. The project was implemented under the auspices of the General
Directors Immigration Services Conference (GDISC) network.
The study ‘Migration and Crime with a special focus on inter-agency cooperation’
identified the means, structures and arrangements in place for inter-agency
cooperation between the immigration services and law enforcement and border
control agencies at both national and international level.
The evaluation has identified gaps, especially with regard to vulnerable groups,
where closer practical cooperation by immigration services should be established to
help prevent and fight against illegal migration and crime.
 Comparative study ‘Migration and Crime with a special focus on inter agency
cooperation
 Final
conclusions
of
the
conference
in
Sofia
available
at
http://www.gdisc.org/index.php?id=544&tx_gdiscdb_pi1[showUid]=58&cHash=
73f889f66a
114
Project
ENPATES – European NGOs Platform Against Trafficking Exploitation and
Slaveries
Reference
ISEC/2009/AG/32
Promoter
Association On the Road onlus, Italy
Budget
406 000€ (284 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing as of July 2010 (24 months)
Partners
La Strada International, the Netherlands; Antislavery International (UK); Lefoe IBF
(Austria); ADPARE (Romania); ACCEM (Spain); KOK (Germany); PAG-ASA
(Belgium); Association ALC (France)
ENPATES – European NGOs Platform against Trafficking, Exploitation and Slavery
aims at developing an effective and stable strategy and coordination system among
relevant NGOs in Europe in order to contribute to the promotion and protection of the
human rights of trafficked persons, to the fight against trafficking in all its forms and
aims at understanding and tackling its root causes.
The specific objectives of the ENPATES Platform are:
• To connect and disseminate analysis, knowledge and information about trafficking
in human beings, exploitation and slavery in Europe (phenomenon, policies,
practices)
• To set up a system for the functional exchange of good practices and for the
operational co-operation among NGOs and between NGOs and other relevant antitrafficking agencies in the field of prevention, assistance to the victims and referral;
• To contribute to the promotion of consistent and effective national and European
anti-trafficking legislation, policies and interventions based on a human rights,
gender, age, and cultural sensitive approach and with a multi-agency, holistic, and
integrated perspective.
 Recommendations on anti-trafficking policies and their implementation
 Handbook on best practices and available instruments on the protection of
rights of trafficked persons
 Development of a Website and online database
115
Project
Trafficking for Forced Labour and Labour Exploitation (FLEX) - towards
Increased Knowledge, Cooperation and Exchange of Information in Estonia,
Finland and Poland
Reference
ISEC/2009/AG/51
Promoter
European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control, affiliated with the United
Nations (HEUNI)
www.heuni.fi
Budget
117 000€ (82 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
University of Tartu, Estonia; Human Trafficking Studies Center, Poland
The general objective was to increase knowledge on trafficking for forced labour in
Estonia, Finland and Poland, and to strengthen cooperation and exchange of
information between stakeholders in these countries. The project also intended to
explore the nature of trafficking for forced labour through developing and testing a
joint methodology for collecting qualitative and quantitative data.
This project aimed at studying forced labour situations and whether these situations
include elements of trafficking. The research looked at whether relevant actors and
authorities recognise victims of trafficking for forced labour and whether there are
sufficient mechanisms to assist the victims.
The project contributed to raising awareness on trafficking for forced labour at the
local level which may ultimately lead to better identification of victims of forced labour
and the demystification of the phenomenon of trafficking. In addition, the project
provided concrete tools (e.g. methodology) for national actors, such as the National
Rapporteur or its equivalent, to enhance their efforts relating to the collection of
information on trafficking for forced labour.
Three national reports published in local language and in English, including an
analysis of collected data, media reporting and the legislative analysis available at
http://www.heuni.fi/1266333683122
116
Project
HOMO TRAFFICKENS – Mapping of Labour Exploitation of Human Beings
Reference
ISEC/2009/AG/058
Promoter
Efxini Poli – Local Authorities Network for Social, Cultural, Tourist, Environmental and
Agricultural Development, Greece
www.efxini.gr
Budget
350 000€ (245 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
From February 2010 to February 2012
Partners
Research Centre of Women's Affairs, Greece; Institute of Equality, Greece; Migrant
Women's Association, Germany; Women's Information Centre, Lithuania; Day-Mer,
UK
The objective of the project was to collect reliable data on forced labour in partner
countries and to develop targeted awareness raising activities on prevention and
protection of victims. For these purposes different actions in the field of training,
support and capacity building among governmental agencies, social partners and
mass media were undertaken.
 Comparative study on 4 partners' countries
 Leaflets, posters and media spots
 Training handbooks
117
Programme Daphne
118
Project
Combating Trafficking in Human Beings and supporting women who are
victims of human trafficking
Reference
JUST/ 2011-2012/DAP/AG/2991
Promoter
Amsterdam Amstelldam Police, the Netherlands
Budget
285.000€
Timeframe
2012-2013
Partners
Further information
119
Project
Action against trafficking minors
Reference
JUST/ 2011-2012/DAP/AG/3280
Promoter
REACHING OUT, Romania
Budget
328.000€
Timeframe
Partners
Further information
120
Project
Empowerment and skill building tools for national and migrant sex workers
Reference
JUST/ 2011-2012/DAP/AG/3025
Promoter
Autres regards, France
Budget
470.000€
Timeframe
2012-2014
Partners
Further information
121
Project
A Comparative Analysis of Community Focused Initiatives Aimed at
Supporting Women, Children and Young People Who Have Been the Focus of
Violence, Exploitation or Trafficking in Three Regions of the United Kingdom,
Germany and Romania
Reference
JLS/DAP/2007-1/058
Promoter
Newman University College, UK
http://www.newman.ac.uk/
Budget
€284.000 (€235.000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Germany, Romania and UK
The project's objective was to examine whether lessons can be learned from existing
models of good practice and if these can be generalised to provide overarching
principles for the development of more effective policy and practice.
A specific output from the project were case study materials that can be disseminated
for inter-professional and inter-agency training purposes. It is intended that research
outputs will be used to assist in developing the direction of future work.
At the heart of the project was the intention to support Daphne III’s aims to promote
the ‘positive treatment’, ‘well-being’, equality and ‘self-fulfilment’ of those who are the
victims of violence, exploitation and trafficking.
 A comparative study of community focused initiatives aimed at supporting
women, children and young people who have been the victims of violence,
exploitation or trafficking in 3 regions of the UK, Germany and Romania
 Learning resources for services providers and researchers
 http://www.newman.ac.uk/daphne/?pg=2713
122
Project
INDOORS – Support and Empowerment of Female Sex Workers and Trafficked
Women Working in Hidden Places
Reference
JLS/DAP/2007-1/040
Promoter
Autres Regards, France
www.autresregards.org
Budget
€350.500 of EU support
Timeframe
2008-2010
Partners
Amnesty for Women, Germany; Health and Social Development Foundation,
Bulgaria; Comitato per I Diritti Civili delle Prostitute Onlus, Italy; Agência Piaget para
o Desenvolvimento, Portugal; Médecins du Monde Nantes, France, TAMPEP
International Foundation
The project aimed at analysing the conditions and mechanisms of indoor prostitution
and support women in prostitution and trafficked women against physical and
psychological violence.
More specifically, the project aimed to:
- accompany and support them in their indoor work by achieving better access to
public services especially public health services
- empower them, by giving them tools, advice and information relating to these issues
Collaboration between partner organisations contributed to the development of new
outreach methodologies and facilitated exchanges of experiences, knowledge and
good practices on violence prevention and harm reduction among women in
prostitution working in indoor establishments.
Exchange of best practices took place among organisations from seven cities
Marseille, Nantes, Hamburg, Porto, Sofia, Genoa and Trieste.
Publications and other resssources
 Manual
"Indoor
sex
work"
available
http://www.autresregards.org/Indoors/indoors_manual.pdf
 Leaflet
"Safer
work"
available
http://www.autresregards.org/Indoors/saferwork_english.pdf
at
at
123
Project
Assessment of the Human Rights Impact of Anti-Trafficking Laws and
Measures
Reference
JLS/DAP/2007-1/075
Promoter
Aim for Human Rights, Netherlands
http://www.aimforhumanrights.org/
Budget
238.000€ of EU support
Timeframe
2009 - 2010
Several EU policy documents (e.g. the 2004 Report of the Expert Groups on
Trafficking in Human Beings, the 2005 Communication of the Commission and the
2005 EU Action Plan on Trafficking) call for the integration of a human rights
perspective into its policies on trafficking in human beings. However, instruments to
assess the intended and unintended human rights effects of anti-trafficking laws and
measures are lacking.
This project intended to address this gap. It provided an instrument for NGOs to
assess the human rights impact of anti-trafficking laws and measures to be used for
evidence-based lobbying of their governments.
The project also enhanced cooperation between groups that traditionally have not
been working together, in particular anti-trafficking NGOs, human rights
organisations, labour organisations, migrants’ rights organisations and sex workers
organisations.
The two year project consisted of the following steps:
 Inventory and analysis of existing experiences and knowledge on the relation
between anti-trafficking measures and human rights
 Development of the conceptual framework & draft version of the instrument
 Try out of the instrument by NGOs in two EU countries
 Review and adaptation of the instrument
 Publication and distribution of the instrument, including an implementation plan
Publications and resources
o http://www.humanrightsimpact.org/publications/
124
Project
Creating a European Coalition of NGOs and Trade Unions to Prevent Violence
and Protect Women and Young People in the Workplace with a Specific Focus
on Trafficking
Reference
JLS/DAP/2007-1/122
Promoter
http://www.antislavery.org/
Budget
Timeframe
2009-2010
The project was a capacity building and advocacy initiative to assist and increase the
involvement of European trade unions in the identification, prevention and support of
workplace victims of violence, with a specific focus on women and young people who
have been trafficked. The broad objectives of the project were to:
 Raise awareness and develop the skills and expertise of trade unions and trade
union officials, in order to identify people particularly vulnerable to exploitation at work
(specifically young people and women), to assist the victims and prevent further
abuse.
 Identify and promote best practices and the development of methodologies to utilise
the different skills and strengths of both sectors.
 Enlist trade union participation in national referral mechanisms, in order to connect
victims of trafficking for labour exploitation directly from their workplace to the
assistance and support systems available from national NGO sectors.
Specific project activities included needs assessment visits, regional training
seminars on victim identification, protection and prevention, networking between
trade unions, federations and NGOs, identification of good practice and case
collection and analysis.
The project activities directly involved around 120 NGO workers and 120 union
officials, and around 860 targeted stakeholders, including policy-makers,
governmental officials, law enforcement officers and labour inspectors.
 Guide 'Never Work Alone'
for trade unions and other civil society
organisations to jointly combat modern-day slavery and trafficking of workers
available
at
at
http://www.antislavery.org/english/resources/reports/download_antislavery_pu
blications/trafficking_reports.aspx
125
Project
REACT. Raising Awareness and Empowerment Against Child Trafficking
Reference
JLS/DAP/2007-1/174
Promoter
Save the Children, Italy
Budget
Timeframe
2009-2010
Partners
Bulgaria, Denmark, Italy and Romania
The project was to prevent child trafficking and exploitation, especially involving the
use ofnew information technologies.
In particular, the following activities were carried out:
 implementation of a desk review to have a more exhaustive overview of
reports, materials, activities conducted in Europe on the use of new
information technologies in child trafficking and exploitation;
 compilation of a report;
 implementation of surveys involving interviews with a total of 200 children and
120 key-informants focusing on the use of new information technologies in
child trafficking and risks involved;
 compilation of four Survey Reports and four “child-friendly” reports using the
surveys as background;
 implementation of a total of 34 workshops involving children to design
awareness raising campaigns and discuss their components and materials;
 implementation of four awareness raising campaigns targeting children at risk
of trafficking and child victims of trafficking
Summary of survey results in Bulgaria, Denmark, Italy and Romania available at
http://images.savethechildren.it/IT/f/img_pubblicazioni/img141_b.pdf
126
Project
The Dignity Project: Identification and Replication of Best Practice Inter-agency
Models of Service Provision for Victims of Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation
and Associated Vulnerable Groups
Reference
JLS/DAP/2007-1/203
Promoter
Dublin Employment Pact, Ireland
http://www.dublinpact.ie
Budget
Timeframe
2009-2011
The project's objective was to create a transnational consortium of multi-disciplinary
stakeholders who examined identified models of good practice in legislation/policy
and service provision to victims of trafficking for sexual exploitation (women and
children). Good models of inter-agency or multi-disciplinary work involving both
statutory bodies and NGOs were explored. The aim was to deliver effective services
for victims and contribute to the combating of trafficking in women and children for
sexual exploitation in the EU.
An integrated and holistic victim-centred approach included services to those
vulnerable to victimisation (women in prostitution). It also included health services,
accommodation, advocacy services, education and soft skills development for
victims. Witness support and protection, victim integration and/or victim repatriation
systems were examined as well with a view to replicating the best models.
Study visits included meetings between key professionals (NGOs, social workers,
police, immigration, local authorities), followed by staff exchanges, seminars and
publications with a view to improving standards of service support to victims across
the partner states of Ireland, Spain, Lithuania and UK.
Executive Summary of the Formative Evaluation of an Interagency Initiative working
to deliver quality services for Victims of Sex-Trafficking in Ireland, available at
http://www.dublinpact.ie/PDF/Dignity%20Exec%20Summary%201.pdf
127
Project
Human Rights and Trafficking in Women and Young People - An Educational
Toolkit for Teachers and Students
Reference
Daphne 2005-1-286-WY
Promoter
Centro interdipartimentale di ricerca e servizi sui diritti della persona e dei popoli, Italy
http://unipd-centrodirittiumani.it/
Budget
N/A
Timeframe
2006-2007
Partners
Associazione diritti umani - sviluppo umano, Italy; La Strada Poland - Foundation
against Trafficking in Women; Ludwig Boltzmann Institut für Suchtforschung am
Anton Proksch Institut, Austira
This project aimed at raising awareness amongst high school teachers and students
about the issue of trafficking of women and young people for the purpose of sexual
exploitation. To this end, a comprehensive educational package (toolkit) for schools,
following a human-rights approach was developed.
To achieve the objectives the following activities were undertaken:
- A survey of the existing educational material on trafficking in human beings
- Workshops involving all partners to design and prepare the toolkit and to
develop a questionnaire for gathering information on trafficking in the three
countries
- Seminars to discuss the materials with teachers
- Interviews with main stakeholders working in the three countries (NGOs,
police, judges, social workers, lawyers)
- Drafting, editing and translation of the components of the toolkit
- Advertising and dissemination
128
Project
Prevention of Trafficking in Human Beings among at Risk Groups with a
Special Focus on Institutional Care Facilities in CZ and SK
Reference
Daphne 2005-1-232-Y
Promoter
La Strada - Czech Republic
http://www.strada.cz/en/
Budget
N/A
Timeframe
2006-2007
Partners
People in Need - Slovakia
The project aimed to create and implement a prevention campaign based on the
outcomes of surveys to prevent trafficking in human beings (THB) among young
people living in institutional care in the CZ and SK. Its secondary objective was to
empower these young people to protect themselves against THB. The project
focused especially on youngsters from poorer economic backgrounds who had
already been trafficked for sexual exploitation. A prevention campaign was
undertaken and replicable training modules for employees were produced in this
context.
The main target groups were employees of institutional care bodies for children and
youth and NGOs cooperating with institutional care and public authorities.
129
Project
REVENI - Transnational monitoring of return procedures for Romanian and
Bulgarian children
Reference
JUST/201 O/JPEN/AGI1560 30-CE-0418737/00-00.
Promoter
Budget
Timeframe
From 1 Jul 2011 To 31 Dec 2012
Partners
Alliance for Children and Youth, Bulgaria; ARSIS, Greece; Hors La Rue, France;
Terre des homes, Romania and Hungary
The aim of the project was to improve the level of protection of and decisions taken
for European unaccompanied minors, victims of exploitation and/or trafficking, or at
risk to be, in Europe through professional exchanges, monitoring, research,
awareness raising, collection and dissemination of best practices in countries of
origin and destination in Europe.
130
Project
INTERACT -Participation and awareness raising for the safer use of new
technologies
Reference
JUST/2009/DAP3/AG/1392
Promoter
Budget
Timeframe
2010-2012 (24 months)
Partners
Save the Children Italy, Animus Association Foundation, Bulgaria; Salvati Copiii,
Romania
The overall goal of the Interact project is to protect children without parental care
against media violence, in particular children living in institutions or residential care
facilities in Romania, Bulgaria and Italy.
The main project aims are:

To consolidate understanding of the phenomenon of media violence and
possible links with trafficking and exploitation in relation to separated children.

To raise awareness amongst professionals working in institutions and
residential care facilities about the opportunities and risks of new technologies
to children in their care, with materials and specific training.

To promote the safe and informed use of new technologies by children without
parental care by involving our target group in the development of online
information material as well as awareness raising workshops.
131
External funds
IPA
- TAIEX
- Thematic Programme for migration and asylum
- DCI
- EDF
- EIDHR
- AENEAS
-
132
Project
IPA 2007 Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) - Assistance to the Ministry of Security,
Ministry for Foreign Affairs, Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees and Other
Competent Authorities in Effectively Managing Migration
Reference
IPA 2007 - Ctr No 227 726
Promoter
 Ministry of Security of BiH (MOS)
 Ministry for Foreign Affairs of BiH (MFA)
 Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of BiH (MHRR)
Budget
EU contribution - 909.000€ (750.000€+92.000€+26.000€+41.000€)
Timeframe
From 2009 to 2011
The purpose of the project was:
 to improve the legislative and institutional framework in migration
management and combating trafficking in human beings, smuggling
and illegal migration in accordance with EU standards
 to create an efficient coordination and communication system among
all relevant stakeholders
 to build the capacity of relevant ministries, law enforcement agencies,
NGOs and other stakeholders in the area of migration management and
 to carry out well designed and targeted in-depth surveys on trafficking
and migration trends, methods and routes in BiH, supporting the Office
of the State Coordinator in the fight against trafficking in human beings
and illegal migration.
For these purposes, seminars for decision makers and other experts as well as study
visits to EU Member States were undertaken. The training sessions were organised
for new staff of the Centre for Irregular Migrants while other sessions focused on
investigations and interviewing techniques. Different types of IT software on illegal
migration were developed and interconnected. The safe-houses for victims of
trafficking were provided with equipment. Specific activities focusing on the protection
of victims of trafficking or smuggling were undertaken. The Witness Protection
Programme was developed and implemented and study visits were organised for
relevant staff.
Moreover, the collection of data on trafficking trends, methods and routes in BiH, with
the aim to support decision making was achieved through the development of a
system of surveys. Guidelines on implementation of standards were drafted as an
outcome of the project.
133
Project
Support in the Implementation of the Reform of the Criminal Justice System FYROM
Reference
IPA 2009
Promoter
Ministry of Justice of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
The Public Prosecutor's Office of the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
Budget
1.270.000€
Timeframe
From 2010 to 2012
The aim was to promote the capacities of public prosecutors, related law
enforcement agents and other actors involved in the implementation of the reformed
criminal legal framework to effectively fight against crime, with a focus on organized
crime, corruption, financial crime and human trafficking, and to enhance the
protection of human rights in criminal procedures in accordance with European
standards.
The following activities were undertaken:
 Increasing the knowledge and skills of public prosecutors with a view to
optimal implementation of the new rules on criminal procedure ,
 Practical preparation of the Judiciary Police for undertaking their new
responsibilities in the pre-trial procedure
 Training of all actors in the newly established criminal proceedings
 Establishment of operational and functional Investigative Centres
supporting the public prosecutors in the investigation and prosecution of
crimes
134
Project
Training for Female Border Guards on How to Fight against Trafficking in
Human Beings
Reference
JHA IND/EXP 31785
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Albania
Budget
14.000€
Timeframe
2009
The objective was to train female border guards on how to detect victims of trafficking
with a particular focus on interrogations.
In co-operation with the Belgian Federal Police (Directorate for the fight against
criminality against persons), the project supported the improvement of the existing
mechanism for detection of victims of trafficking in human beings. Particular
emphasis was paid to cases of trafficking for sexual exploitation and forced labour.
Scientific policing, financial investigation and internet monitoring cases were covered
by the experts.
The Belgium experts stressed the need to set up an integrated approach to the
phenomenon of human trafficking (cooperation with labour inspectorates and state
social services) and the importance of facilitating the cooperation between law
enforcement agencies and the victims.
135
Project
Study Visit on Trafficking in Persons
Reference
JHA IND/STUD 32406
Promoter
The National Coordination Committee, Egypt
Budget
9.000€
Timeframe
2009
The objective of the project was to allow an in-depth exchange of information and
expertise with Egyptian officials on anti-trafficking policies at the local and at the EU
level.
To this end, a four day study visit was undertaken to the UK (London and Sheffield).
Organised in co-operation with the UK's Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), it
aimed at:
- Providing a solid background on the trafficking issue, including local, national, and
international cooperative efforts to combat trafficking in persons
- Introducing participants to policies and strategies to prevent and actively combat
trafficking of persons, including prosecution of and enforcement against traffickers.
- Providing Egyptian experts with information about initiatives to protect, assist and
provide social reintegration for trafficking victims.
- Demonstrating how representatives from a variety of societal sectors can effectively
work together to address this issue and to encourage cooperation among
stakeholders.
136
Project
Reference
TAIEX 33008 JHA
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior – Bosnia and Herzegovina
Budget
16.000€
Timeframe
2009
The project contributed to the reform of the Criminal Code of Bosnia - Herzegovina
regarding the offence of trafficking in human beings. The aim was to share European
expertise on the implementation of EU legislation in this field with police officers and
prosecutors.
Another priority was the protection of victims and the strengthening of cooperation
between police, judicial services and victims.
A workshop was held in the framework of the project. It aimed at providing the
audience with knowledge about EU legislation in the field and its implementation in
EU Member States. Best practice examples and experience in EU member countries
were presented too. Special emphasis was given to victims. Their protection when
cooperating with judicial authorities, the mechanisms to facilitate the cooperation and
the role of NGOs and other agents were discussed.
The seminar was attended by 40 public officials - policemen, prosecutors and social
workers of NGOs.
137
Project
Regional Workshop on Fighting against Trafficking in Human Beings in the
Western Balkans
Reference
JHA 33230
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Albania
Budget
35.000€
Timeframe
2009
Partners
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Kosovo
(UNSCR1244), Montenegro, Serbia
The objective was to develop cross border cooperation and to facilitate exchange of
information between relevant services involved in the fight against trafficking in the
Western Balkan region.
To this end, a workshop was organised. Its aim was threefold:
- to facilitate the exchange of information with a view to encouraging cross-border
cooperation between law enforcement agencies involved in combating trafficking in
human beings in the Western Balkans,
- to promote a regional approach among Western Balkan countries and
- to enhance cooperation with relevant authorities in neighbouring Member States.
The agenda was divided in two main sessions. The first day focused on the national
practices of EU Member States in fighting trafficking in human beings and the second
session dealt with the situation reports on provisions and practices.
The regional workshop served as a platform to raise the interest of other countries in
organizing regional technical assistances in specific fields of the fight against
organized crime.
138
Project
Transborder Police Cooperation on Anti-Trafficking
Reference
JHA 33724
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Police Headquarters, Greece
Budget
39.000€
Timeframe
2009
Partners
Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine
The project consisted of the organisation of a workshop focused on the prevention of
and fight against trafficking in human beings at national and regional level through
overall strategic and operational planning.
It was the follow up to previous expert gatherings which resulted in the "Manual of the
ILAIRA Anti-trafficking initiative" on regulations of the procedures of trans-border
police cooperation.
139
Project
Study Visit on Trafficking in Human Beings
Reference
JHA IND/STUD 34022
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Budget
6.000€
Timeframe
2009
The objective of the project was to train Bosnian officials on policies to fight against
trafficking in human beings.
Organised in co-operation with various services of the Italian administration, the
participants had the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the legal framework on
trafficking in human beings in Italy and its practical implementation in everyday work
of police officials.
Study visits contributed to increasing knowledge on cooperation with other
institutions, rules and procedures regarding victims and possible approaches for
victim assistance etc.
140
Project
Fighting against Trafficking in Human Beings: Policy Measures and Targeted
Actions at the National and European Level
Reference
JHA 33888
Promoter
Ministry of Justice, Serbia
Budget
17.000€
Timeframe
2009
Partners
Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
The objective was to support Serbian authorities in improving the effectiveness of
anti-trafficking policies.
Serbia is a country of origin, transit and destination for cross-border and internal
trafficking of women and girls, primarily for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Serbia
intensified its efforts to improve the activities in the fight against trafficking in human
beings. Until now Serbia has adopted a Strategy and Action Plan to combat
trafficking in human beings. The Council for combating trafficking was established
and the National Coordinator for combating trafficking in human beings was
appointed. Moreover, the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking
in Human Beings was ratified.
Moreover, an institutional mechanism for the identification of, support to and
protection of victims of human trafficking has been introduced. Some progress has
also been made in the field of investigations but there remains potential for
improvements.
In order to come close to the EU, Serbia started implementing judicial reform and
adopted a number of judicial and anti-corruption laws that correspond to the relevant
EU legislation. Therefore, this was the right moment to improve implementation of
the measures and to develop the capacities of the Ministry of Justice and other
responsible state institutions in the field of fight against trafficking in human beings.
This workshop aimed at further developing the capacities of Serbian officials
responsible for the implementation of obligations contained in international and
domestic legislation in the area of fight against human trafficking.
141
Project
Study Visits on Trafficking in Human Beings and Illegal Migration - EU
Experiences – Part 1 and 2
Reference
JHA IND/STUD 41085
JHA IND/STUD 41458
Promoter
Working Group for the fight against trafficking in human beings of the Council of
Ministers, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Budget
13.000€ and 12.000€
Timeframe
September 2009 and March 2010
The objective of the project was to support the approximation of Bosnian legislation in
the field of trafficking in human beings.
To this end, study visits and trainings to Brussels and Amsterdam were organised for
relevant officials in co-operation with the Belgian Interdepartmental Platform Human
Trafficking and Human Smuggling and the Dutch National Police Agency. 17
representatives of police, security, prosecutorial and taxation authorities, including
from Brcko District, participated in them.
The study visits aimed to familiarise the officials with the legislative framework in the
field of fight against human trafficking in the EU countries and its practical
implementation in the everyday work of police and prosecutor's officials.
142
Project
Seminar on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Reference
JHA 42016
Promoter
National Centre for Standardisation and Metrology, Libya
Budget
27.000€
Timeframe
2010
The aim was to develop training sessions on the fight against trafficking in human
beings.
Italian and Belgium experts brought their experience in combating organized crime in
the field of trafficking in human beings to Tripoli. Investigation techniques, the
integrated approach on the co-operation between NGOs and police services were
presented together with victim assistance programmes and international cooperation
in this field.
143
Project
Workshop on Regional Cooperation on the Fight against Human Smuggling
Reference
JHA 42884
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Turkey
Budget
22.000€
Timeframe
2010
Partners
Azerbaijan, Egypt, Georgia, Syria
The project aimed at strengthening police cooperation in fighting organized criminal
groups engaged in human smuggling. To this end a workshop on the EU instruments
to tackle organised criminal networks was held. The organisation of a Joint
Investigation Team was presented as a modern model of international cooperation.
Owing to its geographical position and relatively better economy and social
development, Turkey is more affected by such illegal movements than neighbouring
countries.
144
Project
Workshop on Traffic in Human Beings: the Victims, Inter-Agency Cooperation
Reference
JHA 44944
Promoter
Ministry of Justice - Judicial Training Centre, Serbia
Budget
17.000€
Timeframe
2011
The project consisted of the organisation of training sessions for Serbian judges,
prosecutors and investigators which focused on inter-agency cooperation and the
rights of the victims of human trafficking. Investigators gained necessary knowledge
for processing these cases in cooperation with other relevant institutions.
The workshop was divided in three sessions containing a total of eight presentations
related to:
- Jurisdiction and International Cooperation
- Victim protection and cooperation
- Inter-agency cooperation and public Private Partnerships.
- Prevention of trafficking for all forms of exploitation.
145
Project
Workshop on Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
Reference
JHA 44797
JHA IND/EXP 44876
Promoter
Public Security Directorate, Jordan
Budget
13.500€ and 1.800€
Timeframe
2011
On the basis of the EU best practices and procedure in combating trafficking in
human beings, the project aimed to develop the Trafficking in Human Beings Section
(THB) within the Criminal Investigation Department inn Jordan. The action
contributed to improving technical and operational skills in investigations on THB. It
also focused on the current regional and international cooperation in combating
trafficking in human beings. Special emphasis was paid to victim protection and to:
-
Cooperation with non for profit organizations
-
Investigation techniques
-
Tracing, seizure, confiscation and recovery of illicit profits
-
Practical cases of international cooperation from different Member States
146
Project
Workshop on Trafficking in Human Beings - Cooperation between Labour and
Police Inspectors
Reference
JHA 44944
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Border Police Directorate, Serbia
Budget
N/A
Timeframe
2011
The project intended to improve cooperation and coordination between the Ministry
of the Interior and the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in order to fight trafficking
in human beings more effectively.
To this end, the workshop paid a special attention to strengthening coordination
between inspectors of two services "on the ground" so that mechanisms for spotting
and resolving criminal acts relating to different forms of exploitation are enhanced.
The workshop focused on existing cooperation between the EU Member States and
best practices in the field of cooperation. It was stressed that the integrative approach
is crucial to set up an effective strategy to combat trafficking in human beings. EU
representatives from the police investigation and the labour investigation were
present at the conference.
147
Project
Strengthening Law Enforcement Capacity (Border Control Operations) and
Criminal Justice Response to Smuggling of Migrants and Trafficking in
Persons
Reference
2008 / 153-785 - Thematic Program for Migration and Asylum
Countries/Region - South Africa
Promoter
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
http://www.unodc.org/
Budget
2.480.000€ (EU contribution -1.980.000€)
Timeframe
From 2009 to 2012
Partners
South Africa Border Control Operations Coordinating Committee (BCOCC), the
Netherlands (Associate) and Europol (Associate)
The objective was stem illegal migration by preventing and combating smuggling of
migrants and trafficking in human beings from West Africa to Europe. The action
contributed to the implementation of the National Integrated Border Management
Strategy 2008-2010.
The activities were intended to provide technical assistance for the promotion of
integrated border management and to enhance cooperation between all national
border management agencies. Special attention was paid to information-sharing and
implementation of joint operations.
The project was expected to contribute to improving investigative and prosecutorial
capacities and fostering prevention through information campaigns targeting officials
and the general public at border control points.
http://www.unodc.org/southernafrica/en/bc/index.html
148
Project
SANYUKT - Regional Project on Case Management and Fight
against Trafficking within and from South Asia
Reference
DCI-MIGR 2009/153-330 - Thematic Program for Migration and Asylum
Countries/Region - India, Bangladesh, Nepal
Promoter
Groupe Développement Association
http://www.groupedeveloppement.com/
Budget
2.200.000€ (EU Contribution - 1.760.000€)
Timeframe
From2009 to2012
Partners
Bangladesh: Rights Jessore and Bangladesh National Women Lawyer’s Association
(BNWLA); West Bengal: Jabala, Praajak, Society For Participatory Action &
Reflection (SPAR), St. John’s Ambulance Association (SJAA), Suprava Panchasila
Mohila Udyog Samity (SPMUS), Chapra, Social and Economic Welfare Association
(SEWA), Sundarban Rural Development and Training Centre (SRDTC), Vivekananda
Loksiksha Niketan (VLN) and Barasat Unnayan Prostituti (BUP); Andhra Pradesh:
Help Entire Lower and Rural People (HELP); Goa: ARZ.
The project focused on the prevention of unsafe migration and trafficking in children
and adolescents and the rehabilitation of victims trafficked from India, Nepal and
Bangladesh.
The project aimed at establishing an efficient coordination system between NGOs in
source and destination countries focusing on rescue and victim rehabilitation,
promoting the prevention and the prosecution of traffickers and pursuing the socioeconomic rehabilitation and trauma management of victims of trafficking.
The results of the action included rescuing and rehabilitating 300 trafficked children
and young people and impacted around 20,000 children in a 5 year period.
On the prosecution front, the project enabled to train 200 case management
professionals including counsellors, para-counsellors and social workers and to
mobilise and empower 150 stakeholders amongst the State agencies.
Public and targeted awareness raising improved on the basis of orientation and
awareness raising activities for 100 media professionals.
149
Project
Promoting the Implementation of the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish
Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children
Reference
2008/165-055 - Thematic Program on Migration and Asylum
Countries/Region - East, West, Central and South Africa; East, South and Central
Asia; Latin America and Eastern Europe
Promoter
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)
http://www.unodc.org/
Budget
3.324.000€/ (EU Contribution - 3.000.000€)
Timeframe
Ongoing, 2008-2013
The aim of the project is to promote the implementation of the two Protocols
supplementing the UN Transnational Organised Crime Convention:
- the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, especially
Women and Children and
- the Protocol against Smuggling of Migrants by Land, Sea and Air
The project provides support to governments in bringing their legal frameworks in
compliance with these instruments.
To this end, the project pays particular attention to building the capacity of criminal
justice systems to effectively prevent, investigate, prosecute and adjudicate cases of
trafficking/smuggling of migrants. Regional legislative trainings should also be
implemented
aiming at qualifying government services, ministries and
parliamentarians in reviewing and drafting legislation in accordance to the applicable
Protocol.
Regional training sessions on mutual legal assistance and best practises in the field
of extradition were carried out in Central Asia, Southern Africa, East Asia and South
Asia and smaller national workshops are expected to take place in specific South
African Development Community countries tailored to their specific criminal justice
system. A further regional workshop should also cover Central America.
Another priority of the action is the protection of victims' rights, which it addresses
through prevention programmes and awareness campaigns. To this end, national
small grant facilities have been established to fund proposals from eligible NGOs
providing legal assistance to potential trafficking victims in cases before local courts.
Assessments of existing victim support providers and services at national level are
expected to be implemented in three pilot countries.
150
Project
Programme of Assistance to the South African Government to Prevent, React
to Human Trafficking and Provide Support to the Victims of the Crime
(TSIRELEDZANI)
Reference
2005/017-594 - Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI)
Countries/Regions - South Africa
Promoter
National Prosecuting Authority, Republic of South Africa
www.npa.gov.za
Budget
6.300.000€
Timeframe
2008-2010
Partners
Department of Home Affairs, Department of Justice and Home Affairs, Department of
Social services, Department of Labour, South Affrican Police Service, UN Office on
Drugs and Crime, Molo Sangololo and International Organisation for Migration (IOM)
This pilot programme was intended to support the South African authorities and civil
society in their efforts to comply with the Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish
Trafficking in Persons, especially Women and Children. The process included the
development of comprehensive legislation that is underpinned by a victim-centred,
approach.
The expected results of the action included a deepened knowledge and
understanding of trafficking in human beings in South Africa; an enhanced
coordinated cross-sector response; improved capacity of authorities for identifying
victims of trafficking; better quality of investigations and more successful
prosecutions and implementing appropriate support services for victims of trafficking.
The following activities were undertaken
- Research on the current flows of trafficking in, to and from South Africa and
dissemination of the findings (workshops, stakeholders meetings, publications, etc);
-Design and implementation of a victims' referral mechanism; upgrading of the
security and comfort of facilities in a limited number of identified courts
- A training needs and development analysis for local authorities;
-Public awareness-raising campaigns
http://www.tsireledzani.gov.za/
151
Project
Capacity building program for civil society and local government units to
prevent child & women trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation in the
Visayas and Mindanao (CATCH-WISE)
Reference
Thematic Programme for NGO and Civil Society
Main Implementing partner
Foundation Karl Kübel for Children and Families
www.kkstiftung.de
Budget
525.000€
Timeframe
2003-2007
Other Partners
Consortium of NGOs in the Philippines
The project aimed at developing the capacity of civil society and of local government
services in order to better prevent the trafficking of children and women.
To this end, local anti-trafficking committees were set up and support structures were
further developed.
Special attention was paid to strengthening prosecution capacities and developing
relevant local legislation.
http://www.kkstiftung.de/53-1-Philippines.html
152
Project
Appui à la lutte contre le trafic d'enfants 1 et 2
Reference
European Development Fund (EDF)
Countries/Regions - Benin
Promoter
CARE France
www.carefrance.org/
Budget
1.900.000€ (30.000€ of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2002-2005
The project intended to improve living conditions and the respect for children's rights.
Further the project aimed at combating cross-border child trafficking.
To this end, particular attention was paid to strengthening institutional mechanisms to
address child trafficking, to reducing structural causes of child exploitation and
trafficking and to securing better working conditions for children
Several activities were developed to improve the professional skills of children.
Rapport de Monitoring Benin – Renforcement des capacités locales pour la
promotion et la protection des droits de l'enfant au Benin
153
Project
Combating Trafficking in Women in the Republic of Belarus
Budget Line:
2002/029-979 - ENPI/TACIS
Promoter
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
www.undp.org/
Budget
826.000€
Timeframe
2004-2007
The project intended to strengthen capacities for the modern management of the
fight against trafficking in women. To this end, the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of
Labour and Welfare, the Department of Migration and the police were approached
with a view to developing effective working relations between the executive and the
judiciary.
A new structure for victim protection was set up in the framework of the project.
Moreover, public awareness-raising campaigns were undertaken.
Some activities were devoted to effectively implementing anti-trafficking legislation.
http://www.trafik.by/dostignutie_rezul_tati/
154
Project
Initiative to Capacitate Local Institutions to Combat Human Trafficking (ICLICHT)
Reference
EIDHR/2008/158-158 – European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights
(EIDHR)
Countries/Region - Nepal, Kanchanpur and Kailali District
Promoter
Women Progress Center (WPC)
http://www.cocap.org.np/member/women-progress-centerkanchanpur/)
Budget
49.000€
Timeframe
2009-2010
Partners
Women Income Generation and Self Employment Centre
The project aimed at promoting the rights of vulnerable communities by combating
trafficking of women and girls in Far- Western Region of Nepal. It further sought to
expand victim recovery services through comprehensive victim assistance,
rehabilitation, reintegration and empowerment of human trafficking victims.
To that end, the capacity of local government and civil society organizations involved
in anti-trafficking initiatives were strengthened by providing training and logistical
support. Enhanced public awareness against anti-trafficking was pursued by
implementing information campaigns. The action also supported an anti trafficking
monitoring mechanism to identify victims for assistance and sanction offenders.
http://www.cocap.org.np/member/women-progress-centerkanchanpur/
155
Project
Trafficking Prevention for Vulnerable Youth and Women in Kosovo
Budget Line
EIDHR/2008/168-436 - European Instrument for Democracy and Human
Rights (EIDHR)
Countries/Region - Kosovo (Mitrovica, Peja, Kastriot, Obilic)
Promoter
Centre for Protection of Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings, Pristina -MVPT NGO
http://www.pvptcenter.net
Budget
98.000€ (78.000€ of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2009-2011
The aim of the project was to enhance prevention of trafficking through capacity
building of local NGOs active in anti-trafficking action in Kosovo.
Further the project aimed at raising awareness about trafficking among the most
vulnerable groups – such as primary school pupils, victims of gender-based violence
and girls who dropped out of school - in rural areas of Kosovo. It also aimed to
promote vocational training for young women so as to reduce their vulnerability to
trafficking while building independent lives.
http://www.pvptcenter.net/
156
Project
Programme of Cooperation in the Black Sea Region in the Area of Migration
between Countries of Origin, Transit and Destination
Budget Line
DCI – MIGR 2008/153-128 - Thematic Programme for Migration and Asylum
Countries/Region - Georgia, Ukraine, Greece
Peoples Harmonious, Development Society -NGOs (PHDS)
http://www.phds.ge/en/home
Budget
1.500.000€ (1.200.000€ of EU contribution)
Timeframe
March 2009 – March 2011
Partners
Human Rights Defense Centre, Greece; LaStrada, Ukraine
The project aimed at supporting the fight against trafficking in human beings focusing
on policy dialogue and policy-making, capacity building of officials and identification,
protection and rehabilitation of victims.
The activities included exchange of experiences and information, support for the
development of a referral mechanism among countries of origin, transit and
destination and better policy formulation, legislative frameworks, mechanisms and
decision-making on migration in Georgia, Greece and Ukraine.
Capacity building of law enforcement officers in countries of the Black Sea region
was carried out allowing for an increased number of investigations relating to
trafficking cases, as well as an improvement of referral mechanisms, quality and
access to social services for/by identified victims of trafficking. The project aimed to
promote the involvement of governmental agencies in the process of rehabilitation of
victims together with NGOs.
http://www.phds.ge/en/home
157
Project
Capacity Building to Prevent and Combat Trafficking in Human Beings in
Colombia
Budget Line
DCI-MIGR 2008/153-015 - Thematic Programme for Migration and Asylum
Countries/Regions - Colombia and border regions of Venezuela, Ecuador, Panama
and Brazil
Promoter
http://www.iom.int
Budget
1.000.000€ (800.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2009 –2011
The objective of the project consisted of promoting and strengthening the efforts of
the Government of Colombia to prevent and combat irregular migration and
trafficking in human beings, through technical assistance to the Colombian State.
The activities included increased technical cooperation between local authorities and
authorities of neighbouring countries, notably of Brazil, Ecuador, Panamá and
Venezuela; producing awareness materials, implementing campaigns and sharing
information with an ethnic, age and gender sensitive approach with a special focus
on vulnerable women and children subject to sexual and labour exploitation;
enhanced and increased efforts of prevention and assistance to victims of trafficking
in human beings in particularly affected regions.
14 workshops were organised to inform and provide technical assistance to local
authorities and committees on THB legislation and strategies. Moreover, 33 meetings
and 20 technical assistance sessions were held with local authorities.
Regarding cross-border anti-trafficking results a total of 4 workshops to inform and
provide technical assistance to border authorities from Venezuela, Panama, Brazil
and Ecuador,
The improvement of prosecution techniques included the implementation of periodic
training sessions for COAT staff on assistance to victims and their rights during
criminal procedures.
Enhanced efforts of assistance to victims of trafficking in human beings involved the
design of a handbook to assist victims of trafficking in persons in Colombia.
Project
Strengthening of Local Capacities for the Promotion and Protection of the
Rights of the Child in Benin (PROCHILD)
Reference
158
DDH/2001/ 050-527
Countries/Region - Benin
Promoter
CARE France (NGO)
www.care.org/
Budget
920.000€ (730.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2002 – 2005
The project aimed at reinforcing local capacities for the promotion and protection of
children's rights in Benin.
To this end the professional capacities of local actors such as NGOs and local
authorities were reinforced through institutional, technical and financial support.
Stronger networking and coordination at local level within the CLOSE network,
composed of ca 20 NGOs active in promoting and protecting the rights of the child,
was promoted by putting in place coordination mechanism and by offering training on
networking and community development.
Awareness on child trafficking among the general population was promoted by
undertaking national public awareness raising campaigns and information sessions
for local communities on the rights of the child and child trafficking.
Moreover, the objective was to promote a socio-political environment favourable to
improving the conditions of domestic child labour.
http://www.care.org/
159
Project
Enhancing the capacity to address trafficking in especially children from a
human rights perspective in Southeast Asia, Southeast Europe and Latin
America
Reference
EIDHR/2006/117-929
Countries/Region
Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam);
Southeast Europe (Albania, FYROM, Kosovo); Latin America (Peru, Bolivia,
Colombia)
Promoter
Stichting Terre des Hommes (TDH) Netherlands –
http://www.terredeshommes.nl/languages/en
Budget/EU contribution
1.240.000 (9985.000€ of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2007-2010
Partners
Infante (Bolivia), Renacer (Colombia), Corporacion Sinapsis (Colombia), IDEIF
(Peru), Asia ACTs (Philippines), Centre of Integrated Legal Services and Practices
(Albania), PVPT (Kosovo), Open Gate (FYROM), TDH Germany, TDH Italy, TDH
Foundation in Lausanne.
The project aimed at developing effective policies and practices against trafficking in
human beings, especially children, thus safeguarding and promoting the rights of
boys and girls in Southeast Asia.This was pursued by enhancing the capacities of
local and national governmental decision makers and service providers, local
communities including children, civil society representatives and the media in the
area of prevention and protection of trafficked children.
Activities included the sensitization and training of journalists, training of NGOs in
advocating for the rights of children; regional and inter-regional networking,
experience sharing and a study on good practices; sensitization and training of local
government stakeholders, civil society and community members on child trafficking
and protection needs and mechanisms at community level and the promotion and
streamlining of regional guidelines and human rights standards.
http://www.terredeshommes.nl/languages/en
160
Project
"Droit d'être enfants" Lutte contre le trafic des enfants au Gabon
Reference
2004/064-213 – EDF
Countries/Region - Gabon
International Labour Organisation (ILO), Italy
www.ilo.org
Budget
980.000€ (740.000e of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2004-2007
The project intended to promote children's rights and protect them against trafficking
and exploitation. To achieve this objective, the following activities were undertaken:
-
establishment and support of a shelter for child victims,
information campaign at local and regional level
training for social actors to reintegrate children and their families
training for NGOs
161
Project
Study to Establish the Scale and Nature of Child Trafficking in Zambia
Budget Line
Country/Region - Zambia
Promoter
International Labour Organisation (ILO)
www.ilo.org
Budget
89.860€
Timeframe
2006-2008
The project consisted of research into the nature and extent of child trafficking in
Zambia.
The following aspects were explored in particular:
- Capacity building and raising awareness on child trafficking
- Conduct research to establish nature, extent and drivers of trafficking
- Support the revision of systems to strengthen Data, reporting and analysis
- Support Government policy and strategy to reduce the incidence
- Capacity building of officials and non-state actors
- Communication action plan to increase knowledge and capacity of the public and of
most-at-risk populations
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/region/afpro/lusaka/download/tc/ipec/trafreportapr07.
pdf
162
Project
Elimination of Human Trafficking from Moldova and Ukraine through Labour
Market Based Measures
Budget Line
2006/120079 - AENEAS
Countries/Region - Moldova and Ukraine
www.ilo.org
Budget
860.000€ (675.000€)
Timeframe
2006 -2009
Partners
Ministry of Economy and Trade Moldova; Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs
Ukraine; International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD).
The project aimed at achieving a long-term perspective against trafficking in human
beings in Moldova and Ukraine by addressing gaps in the implementation of National
Action Plans against Human Trafficking.
The following outputs and outcomes were achieved:
- development of the National Action Plans against human trafficking
- increased number of prosecutions of trafficking and related offences, including
abusive recruitment practices;
- assistance for increased number of trafficking victims including opportunities for
compensation and socio-economic reintegration;
- active involvement of trade unions and employers organisation in policy formulation
and support for trafficked victims as well as potential migrants.
The action contributed to the training of labour inspectors and other government
authorities to better monitor private employment agencies. An improvement of
vocational training curricula and promotion of entrepreneurship among returned
trafficked victims resulted also form the project. Data gathering on irregular migration
and trafficking covering Ukraine and Moldova was undertaken.
http://www.ilo.org/sapfl/Projects/lang--en/WCMS_082036/index.htm
163
Project
Promotion of Rights, Capacity Building Measures and Initiatives to Curb
Temporary Migration including Human Smuggling & Trafficking (C-PRISM) –
Pakistan
Reference
2007/143930 - AENEAS
Countries/Regions - Pakistan
Promoter
Actionaid COo ltd
http://www.actionaid.org/
Budget
1.110.000€ (880.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2007-2010
Other Partners
Basic Education for Awareness, Reforms and Empowerment (BEFARe) and
Associated Partners in the ActionAid and BEFARe Partnership Networks
The project aimed to enhance the prevention of and the fight against illegal migration,
smuggling and trafficking in Pakistan. To achieve this objective, the following
activities were undertaken:
- Capacity building for community organisations and NGOs
- Coordination/liaison with government and law enforcement agencies
- Review of existing laws and policies
- Visibility actions to create awareness
- Support to governmental actions and creation of a sustainable network of likeminded NGOs
The development of a training manual for law enforcement agents (LEAs) was one of
the significant components of the C-PRISM project. Eight two-day trainings were held
in Karachi, Quetta, Peshawar, and Eahim Yar Khan involving 240 LEAs. The project
enhanced awareness and understanding of law enforcement agencies for the rights
of victims of human trafficking and smuggling.
In the course of the project capacity building activities for civil society organisations
were implemented including training 500 organisations (with a total of 3200
beneficiaries) in areas affected by irregular migration, smuggling and trafficking in
human beings
http://www.actionaid.org/eu//index.aspx?PageID=5318
164
Project
Combating Trafficking and Debt Bondage of Indonesian Migrants in South East
Asia: Piloting a Replicable Demonstration Model for International Cooperation
Budget Line
2007/130-579 - AENEAS
Countries/Regions - Indonesia and Malaysia
Promoter
ASBL International
http://www.icmc.net/
Catholic
Migration
Commission
Europe,
(ICMC)
-
Budget
1.120.00€ (880.000€ of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2007-2010
Partners
Indonesian State Ministry for Women’s Empowerment (Kementerian Negara
Pemberdayaan Perempuan - KPP); Tenaganita of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The overall objective of the project was to establish effective and complementary
national, local and cross-border policies, legislation as well as mechanisms and
actions to prevent trafficking in human beings and smuggling of migrants between
Indonesia and Malaysia.
To this end, the following activities were undertaken:
-
situation analysis on trafficking connected to debt bondage in six targeted
Indonesian provinces
holding of workshops and production of materials in order to raise awareness,
build political will and educate and motivate stakeholders,
capacity development for legislators, administrators, police, prosecutors and
civil society,
establishment of district, municipal and cross-border counter-trafficking task
forces and
training for and technical assistance to district and municipal governments.
The project contributed to a 20 percent decrease (based on data for one year) in the
number of persons trafficked from the six selected Indonesian provinces to the
primary destinations in Sabah.
http://www.icmc.net/article/counter-trafficking-efforts-south-east-asia-centre-raisingawareness-protecting-human-dignit
165
Project
Italy Albania and Greece against Trafficking of Women and Minors
Reference
2007/130158 - AENEAS
Countries/Regions
Italy, Albania, Greece
Promoter
Centre of Information and Education on Development (CDE), Italy
http://www.cdeindia.in/
Budget
1.250.000€ (1.000.000e of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2008-2010
Partners
Centro Informazione e Educazione allo Sviluppo (CIES), Children of the World and of
Albania (FBSH), Tjeter Vizion (TV), Greek Federation of Industrial Workers' Unions
(OBES), Albanian Ministry of Interior and Italian Ministry of Interior
The overall objective was to develop cooperation among national and regional
institutions in the partner countries in order to consolidate strategies for combating
trafficking of minors and women from the Balkans while at the same time improving
prevention, protection and reintegration measures of victims into society.
Furthermore, a lot of attention was devoted to improving the quality of national and
regional statistics, reports and data, and to improving the message to the Albanian
public and potential victims of trafficking on the dangers of irregular migration and
opportunities for legal migration.
The specific objective of the action was to strengthen the partnership between Italy,
Greece and Albania in three intervention areas, namely exchange of best practices,
training and service,information and public awareness raising.
The following actions were undertaken:
- Exchange of best practices (seminars, conferences and regional meetings
with institutional and social stakeholders),
- Training courses for local operators and cultural-linguistic mediators and
- Information and public awareness raising campaigns such as monthly
discussion groups with women and children victims of trafficking and domestic
violence and members of ethnic and linguistic minorities.
http://www.cies.it/aeneas/attachments/068_Survey%20Albania.doc
166
Project
Study on Protecting Migrants and Combating Trafficking: Building an
Information and Knowledge Base for Policy Support on International Migration
in the Gulf Council States (GCC)
Budget Line
2007/129868 - AENEAS
Countries/Regions - Bahrain, Kuwait, Dubai
www.ilo.org
Budget
200.000 € (200.000€ of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2007-2009
Partners
College of Graduate Studies, University of Sharjah (U.A.E.), Kuwait Economic
Society, Department of Sociology at the University Of Qatar (Associate)
The project addressed smuggling and trafficking in human beings. The following
activities were undertaken:
- Promotion of basic migrant workers’ rights
- Improvement of the collection of information on vulnerable migrant workers
- Building a research network to collect and collate information on different
aspects of migrant workers’ lives and working conditions with a view to making
this information available to the academic and policy-making community
Further expected results of the action related to the implementation of international
standards by the government.
A final conference to present the comprehensive study and the country papers was
held in Kuwait City on 5 December 2010 under the title "Protecting Temporary
Expatriate Contract Workers in GCC countries: defining a policy agenda".
Two country studies plus two papers reviewing the regulatory frameworks governing
labour migration in the UAE and Kuwait were prepared and on that basis a team
based at the ILO Regional Office for the Arab States prepared a comprehensive
study.
167
Project
Creating a Legal and Sustainable Environment for Trafficked Humans from and
in Cambodia (CETHCam)
Reference
2007/130512 - AENEAS
Countries/Regions
Cambodia
Promoter
Interchurch Organisation for Development (ICCO)
www.icco.nl
Budget
Timeframe
2008-2011
Partners
COSECAM - NGO Coalition to Address Sexual Exploitation of Children in Cambodia
(lead partner), Ockenden Cambodia, Chab Dai
The overall objective of the action was to stem irregular immigration and reduce
human trafficking in particular of children and youths in Cambodia and in the region,
by establishing a comprehensive approach involving government and key
stakeholders from civil society.
The expected results of the project included developing an improved legal framework
to facilitate the return and reintegration of trafficked migrants and their families. The
project established a coordinated national system of reintegration services for victims
focusing on assistance to selected beneficiaries in building skills, finding
employment, entering self-employment or starting a micro-enterprise.
- Lobby, advocacy and support to national anti –trafficking institutions;
- An extensive review of current legislation on trafficking;
-Research in remote areas to identify potential risks for local (ethnic) migrants
-Needs assessment of project and managerial staff and social workers;
- Empowerment of victims by organizing workshops
- Drafting a handbook on the implementation of the CCM approach;
- Development of vocational training
- Sensitization of local leaders and community activists on issues such as successful
reintegration and family tracing through training and network meetings.
http://www.cosecam.org/programs/pro_cethcam.html
168
Reference
2007/130550 - AENEAS
Countries/Regions
Myanmar
Promoter
World Vision, United Kingdom
http://www.worldvision.org.uk/
Budget
675.000€ (540.000 € of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2007 – 2010
Partners
University Christian Work (Myanmar SCM), The Myanmar Council of Churches,
Yangon Kayin Baptist Women’s Association
The overall objective of this initiative was to reduce the number of persons trafficked
for sexual, labour or other forms of exploitation within Myanmar and from Myanmar to
neighbouring countries such as Thailand, China and India..
The project's aimed to strengthen partnerships with international, national and local
stakeholders enabling them to share information and lessons learned and to feed
them into anti-trafficking initiatives. An annual situational analysis on the trends and
patterns of trafficking was also made available.
Moreover, some communication and educational materials were developed and
disseminated at community level and assistance was provided to trafficking victims
involved in prosecutions.
http://wvasiapacific.org/downloads/factsheets/traffickmyanmar.pdf
169
Project
Migration Management Capacity Building in Israel: Supporting Effective
Mechanisms to Combat Trafficking for Forced Labour and Protect Refugees
Reference
Countries/Regions
Israel
Promoter
Center for International Migration and Integration
http://www.cimi.org.il/
Budget
626.000€ (500.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2009-2011
Partners
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), International
Organization for Migration (IOM), Joint Distribution Committee Israel (JDC).
Associates: Israel Ministry of Justice (MoJ), Israel Ministry of Industry, Trade and
Labour (MoITAL), Ministry of Interior (MoI)
The project focused on capacity building in the area of labour migration management
and had the following objectives:
-
to improve the identification of and assistance to victims of trafficking and to
improve the prosecution of traffickers,
to enhance governmental capacities to register asylum seekers and to conduct
refugee status identification,
to train translators and improve cultural competence skills of relevant actors
and
to implement a pilot return program.
The main results of the project in the area of capacity building consisted of:- 1. 200
officials received training on identification procedures, leading to at least the doubling
of the annual rate of identification of victims of trafficking for forced labour;
- 2000 user-friendly identification/screening toolkits were produced.
- 100 individuals from law enforcement participated in a cultural competence training
program–
- 300 reference guides were published.
-60 government and NGO staff trained in reception/registration procedures and
gained practical experience through secondments.
http://www.cimiglobal.org/category/forced_and_temporary_migration
170
Project
Promoting Transnational Partnerships - Preventing and Responding to
Trafficking in Human Beings from Brazil to EU Member States
Budget Line
Countries/Regions –
Brazil, Italy and Portugal
www.icmpd.org
Budget
628.000€ (500.000 Euros of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2009-2011
Partners
Immigration and Borders Service, (Servico de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras - SEF),
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Portugal; Commission for Citizenship and Gender
Equality (CIG), Portugal; Associazione On the Road, Italy (Italian NGO network).
The project aimed at contributing to countering trafficking in human beings by
reducing illegal flows from Brazil to the EU Member States, particularly to Portugal
and Italy.
One of the main project objectives was to build the capacities of the Brazilian Federal
Police and Brazilian consular staff in Portugal and Italy to understand trafficking in
human beings as a complex crime;
The main project activities were:
- to conduct research identifying the vulnerable and at-risk groups as well as the
relevant transnational trafficking routes;
- to design and implement an awareness raising campaign;
- to conduct research on the existing procedures regarding the transnational
referral of victims, to identify training gaps and to carry out a needs analysis of
the Brazilian Federal Police;
- to design the training material for the Brazilian Federal Police and to train 30
Federal Police Officers;
- to identify and compile all best practices, standards and procedures currently
in place in Brazil, Italy and Portugal in order to draft and circulate the
Memorandum of Understanding templates for the referral of identified victims
of trafficking.
http://www.icmpd.org/861.html?&no_cache=1&tx_icmpd_pi1[article]=1376&tx_icmpd
_pi1[page]=1378
171
Project
Going Back - Moving On: Economic and Social Empowerment of Migrants
Including Victims of Trafficking Returned from the EU Countries
Budget Line
Thailand, Philippines
Main Implementing Partner
www.ilo.org
Budget
2.200.000€ (1.750.000 € of EU contribution)
Timeframe
2009-2012
Partners
The National Operation Centre for the Prevention and Suppression of Human
Trafficking (government agency under the administration of the Ministry of Social
Development and Human Security (Thailand)); Overseas Workers Welfare
Administration (OWWA) (Philippines)
The project’s overall objective was to help reduce labour and sexual exploitation of
migrants, including victims of trafficking through support to a human return and
reintegration process emphasizing economic and social empowerment.
As such, the project aimed at improving the knowledge base on return and
reintegration between Asia and Europe and neighbouring countries so as to enable
stakeholders - including key service providers - to enhance the implementation of
reintegration services.
The project aimed at improving coordination and referral mechanisms between
countries of destination and origin in order to provide better return and reintegration
services to returnees, including to victims of trafficking.
Any short-term support to victims were complemented by long-term and sustainable
socio economic reintegration assistance.
http://www.ilo.org/asia/whatwedo/projects/lang--en/WCMS_124750/index.htm
http://www.ilo.org/sapfl/Projects/lang--en/docName--WCMS_142949/index.htm
172
Project
Enhancing Cooperation to Fight Trafficking in Human Beings from Nigeria to
Europe
Budget Line
DCI_MIGR 2008/153-526 - Thematic Program for Migration and Asylum
Nigeria and Italy
www.ilo.org
Budget
1.260.000€ (1.000.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2009-2012
The project aimed at developing cooperation between Nigeria and Italy with a view to
prosecuting traffickers, protect and re-integrate victims and prevent trafficking.
To this end, the project intended:
- to support cooperation between Italian and Nigerian law enforcement officials
and the judiciary in order to increase prosecution of trafficking and related
offences ,
- to develop a comprehensive knowledge base including statistical data and
qualitative studies to better assess the scope and forms of human trafficking
from Nigeria to Italy and other destination countries,
The main activities were:
-conducting research on trafficking for labour exploitation from Nigeria to Italy;
-conducting awareness raising workshops for stakeholders, media and traditional
leaders in Nigeria; producing awareness raising materials (particularly in local
languages);
-drafting training manuals and providing training to labour inspectors, police,
immigration and port officials, social workers, consular staff, and the judiciary on
trafficking in human beings and forced labour;
-monitoring of private recruitment agencies;
- preparing and negotiating a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on mechanisms
and procedures for the prosecution of traffickers between law enforcement nodies in
Italy and Nigeria;
-providing support to the establishment of National Referral Mechanism in Nigeria;
-providing training to the staff of reintegration centres in Nigeria;
-supporting trade unions at national, regional and inter-regional levels to assist actual
and potential trafficking victims;
-providing access to vocational training and micro-finance facilities for victims of
trafficking.
173
Project
Support to the Government of Zambia for the Implementation of Policy and the
National Plan of Action against Human Trafficking
Budget Line
Country/Region –
Zambia
Budget
1.600.000 €
Timeframe
2009-2012
Other Partners
UNICEF (www.unicef.org)/IOM (www.iom.int)/ILO (www.ilo.org)-, ,
The programme had two purposes: first, to support the programmes of the
Government of the Republic of Zambia relating to reducing the incidence of human
trafficking and second, to build capacity amongst public officials, service providers
and non-state actors to detect and respond to cases of trafficking.
These purposes were achieved by:
 Building resilience amongst people at risk of being trafficked,
 Building a protective environment at local level and developing broad-based
vigilance involving diverse communities, local actors, households and
employers and
 Enhancing the response to trafficking through detection, response and
improved services to victims.
The programme included activities at national level, such as awareness-raising and
capacity building, as well as targeted actions in sending communities and in receiving
communities within the country. These communities are located in various parts of
the country including urban and peri-urban areas along major transport routes, border
areas and very poor rural areas with limited economic opportunities.
Information from the 2007 Commission-funded study on child trafficking and the 2008
study on trafficking and forced labour (both ILO) were combined with information from
on-going support to victims of trafficking by the International Organisation for
Migration and national partners in order to map out vulnerable communities to be
targeted. In-depth research on trafficking for domestic labour contributed to further
defining geographical target areas, particularly those poor rural areas that serve as
sending communities.
174
Project
Exchange of Information and Best Practices on Irregular Migration and
Smuggling of Migrants Linked to Cross Border Organised Crime
Reference
ARGO 2006/005
Promoter
www.iom.org
Budget
162.000€
Timeframe
February 2006 – January 2007
Partners
Federal Police, Belgium; Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, Latvia; Border
Guard Headquarters, Poland; Border Guard Service, Lithuania; Alien and Border
Police, Slovakia
The overall objective of the project was the improvement of knowledge and
communication among EU Member States, regarding the state of implementation,
working methods and respect for international rules by national officers responsible
for addressing and preventing irregular migration, including smuggling of migrants,
and organised crime.
The specific objectives of the project are:
- To improve the understanding of the phenomenon of irregular migration
and smuggling of migrants and their connection to organised crime. Three
workshops on national and international legislation were held in relation to
irregular migration and smuggling of migrants' issues, information
collection and data sharing. Travel document security, biometrics and
migration management were discussed was well.
- To intensify networking and exchange of best practices and to improve
trans-national tools to tackle irregular migration and
- To formulate specific recommendations for the improvement of national
legislations and operational schemes to counter the phenomenon of
irregular migration.
Booklet (containing all documentation produced during the project and pointing out
specific recommendations on the addressed topics).
175
Project
Feasibility Study on Reintegration of Non-Accompanied Minors Who Are
Victims of Trafficking
Reference
PA Return 2006/026
Promoter
European Forum on Urban Security (EFUS)
www.efus.org
Budget
104.000€
Timeframe
September 2007 – March 2009
Partners
Association Jeunes Errants (AJE), France; Terre des Hommes Foundation,
Switzerland; Fédération Internationale Terre des Hommes – Belgium; Magyarorszagi
Terre des Hommes Alapitvany “Lausanne”, Hungary; City of Barcelona, Spain; City of
Turin, Italy; Youth Protection Department of the Tyrolian region, Austria
The aim of the project was to study the feasibility of reintegrating foreign
unaccompanied minors who are victims of trafficking in their home country. To this
end, 600 study cases were explored in Albania, Austria, France, Italy, Romania and
Spain analysing the situation and migratory history of the child, responsibilities and
conditions for follow-up.
The research looked in particular at the difficulties in tackling the root causes of
departure and aimed at identifying the migratory and family background. The study
explored the complexity of the national and international judicial and legal framework
which is applicable to children and youth.
Three seminars were held during the project.
The project contributed to the achievement of a few specific objectives including:
- Development of a methodology for interviews and detection of cases of trafficking,
- Analysis of the personal and migratory histories of the children, common
characteristics,
specific
social,
cultural
or
professional
needs
and
- Improvement of procedures in international law bearing in mind the best interest of
the child
Publication EFUS, Wandering young people: the conditions for return, 2009, Further
information can be found at http://www.efus.eu/en/topics/people/migrantsminorities/efus/259/
176
Project
Management of Critical Flows with Particular Reference to Vulnerable
Categories and Minors
Reference
External Borders Fund - EBFX SA 2009/108
Promoter
Ministry of Interior, Central Directorate for Immigration and Border Police, Italy
Budget
874.000€
Timeframe
May 2011 – October 2011
Partners
CIES - Centro Informazione e Educazione allo Sviluppo, Italy
The project aimed at strengthening capacities of multidisciplinary professionals such
as mediators, psychologists and social workers in their approach to vulnerable
immigrants.
To this end, trainings sessions and a final conference were organised for 100
participants.
The project produced a Good Practices Manual focusing on trafficking indicators
composed of a selection of anonymous case studies which can provide operators of
other structures with the necessary know-how, tools, and skills to tackle similar
situations.
Good Practices Manual
177
Project
European Cooperation in Labour Migration - Search for Best Practices
Reference
ARGO 2005/006
Promoter
International Organisation on Migration
www.iom.org
Budget
200.000€
Timeframe
September 2006 – October 2007
Partners
IOM Belgium
This was a multidisciplinary research project on labour migration policy in the EU
Member States, especially in Central Europe. The research focused on analysing
projected developments of the population, formal and informal economy, labour
markets, and migration flows. The knowledge should contribute to developing
policies which avoid the politicisation of migration issues.
The objective was to strengthen coordination between Member States in their
approaches on labour migration. The international aspects were taken into account
as well.
178
Project
Euro-Mediterranean Consortium for
Migration (CARIM)
Applied Research on International
Reference
AENEAS and MEDA
Promoter
Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) of the European University
Institute (EUI), Italy
Budget
2.000.000 EUR (MEDA) and 1.400.000 EUR (AENEAS)
Timeframe
2004-2007
Partners
A network of scientific correspondents in 17 partner countries (Algeria, Chad, Egypt,
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Palestine, Senegal,
Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey)
Approaching the topic from an academic perspective, CARIM aims to observe,
analyse, and forecast migratory flows in the Southern & Eastern Mediterranean
region and Sub- Saharan countries. All countries are studied as origin, transit and
immigration countries. External experts from the European Union and countries of the
target region also contribute to CARIM activities. CARIM has inter alia established a
Migration Observatory for North Africa and the Mediterranean.
CARIM carries out the following activities:
- Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan migration database;
- Research and publications;
- Meetings of academics and between experts and policy makers;
- Migration Summer School;
- Outreach.
The activities of CARIM cover the economic and demographic, legal and sociopolitical aspects of international migration in the target region.
CARIM has issued a number of publications (available at www.carim.org). These
include:
- The Fight against Trafficking in Selected South Eastern Mediterranean and EU
States
- A transversal research on the Fight against Trafficking and Smuggling in
South Eastern Mediterranean Legislations (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan,
Lebanon) (forthcoming)
179
Project
Educational Legal Trainings in Response to Human Trafficking in Kazakhstan
Reference
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)
Countries/Regions - Kazakhstan
Promoter
Public Association "The Legal Center of Women's Initiatives", Sana Sezim,
Kazakhstan
Budget
Timeframe
The purpose of the project was to provide legal assistance to victims of human
trafficking in Kazakhstan, and conduct educational programs on the prevention of
human trafficking among young people. Counselling for people particularly at risk of
trafficking was foreseen as well.
The project was implementeded mainly in Shymkent, in South Kazakhstan.
180
Project
Support to Local Institutions Dealing with Trafficking Victims, Migrant
Smuggling and Missing Persons in Peru
Reference
European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR)
Countries/Regions - Peru
Promoter
Capital Humano y Social Alternativo, NGO, Peru
Budget
62.000€
Timeframe
February 2009 – February 2011
The project aimed at the implementation of civil society control mechanism to make
state public policy relating to protecting and promoting the human rights of victims
and vulnerable groups more concrete and effective.
http://www.chs-peru.com
181
Project
Empowering Government and Civil Societies in Yemen to Address Mixed
Migration
Reference
IFS 2009/220-714 - Instrument for Stability (IfS)
Contries/Region
Yemen
Promoter
Budget
2.000.000€
Timeframe
December 2009 - June 2011
Partners
Relevant Government Ministries, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), the
Ministry of Immigrant Affairs (MIA), the Ministry of Interior (MoI) and the Ministry of
Social Affairs and Labor (MoSAL), the Society for Humanitarian Solidarity (SHS), the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and other members of
the Mixed Migration Task Force (MMTF)
Lunched by the IOM office in Sana'a, this comprehensive programme was intended
to help the Government and civil society in Yemen to address the challenges linked
to the massive influx of highly vulnerable migrants and asylum seekers who travel the
Gulf of Aden route and regularly arrive along the Yemeni coast. It aimed to better
protect the rights of all persons involved in migration, including victims of trafficking
and to address irregular migration and human trafficking.
As part of the programme, IOM trained law enforcement officials to identify and assist
victims of trafficking and other vulnerable persons amongst migrants arriving in or
transiting through Yemen. IOM worked as well with the Yemeni government to set up
adequate administrative, legislative and technical procedures to administer its land
and sea borders.
Last year, an estimated 74,000 Africans, mainly from Ethiopia and Somalia, survived
the dangerous sea journey across the Gulf of Aden. More than 300 are said to have
drowned, with many more suffering beatings and rape at the hands of unscrupulous
smugglers.
http://www.iom.int/jahia/Jahia/media/press-briefingnotes/pbnAF/cache/offonce?entryId=26827
182
Project
PAO - Programme Afrique de l'Ouest
Action transnationale pour l'intégration sociale et professionnelle d'enfants et
de jeunes migrants victimes de traite, de trafic ou d'autres formes
d'exploitation dans la sous région ouest africaine.
Reference
DCI–MIGR 2010/258-367 - Thematic Programme for Migration and Asylum
Countries/Regions - Benin, Burkina Faso, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali,
Niger, Senegal, Togo
Promoter
La Fondation Suisse du Service Social International
Budget
1.680.000€ (781.500€ of EU Contribution)
Timeframe
January 2011 – January 2014
This is a transnational project to improve the social and professional integration of
child and young migrant victims of trafficking or other forms of exploitation in the
West African sub-region.
The project is part of the activities of a Network based on a participative approach
involving children, families, NGOs, countries, childhood professionals, etc. By 2012, it
will include all 15 ECOWAS member states.
The added value of this project lies in the direct involvement of the different actors at
all levels, national and transnational, as well as in the individualised follow-up to
every child's case.
The aim of the project is to develop cooperation to prevent risky displacement of
minors, to identify and protect them, and to reintegrate them in a family environment
supported by access to education or vocational training.
The capacity building component of the project focuses on training and regional
integration by providing national stakeholders with the necessary skills and resources
to identify, protect, reintegrate and follow-up on the individual cases of victims of
trafficking. The expected results include setting–up and reinforcing existing transitory
reception, support and referral mechanisms. The development of an IT database for
better identification and follow-up of individual beneficiaries is also foreseen.
Since the end of 2005, 1300 children and young people have benefited from the
support.
http://www.westafricanetwork.org/fr/
183
Reference
Countries/Regions
Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
Promoter
Fundacion Esperenza Por Un Retorno Seguro (Colombia)
Budget
Timeframe
Partners
The Andean Commission of Jurists–ACJ, Bolivian Chapter of Human Rights,
Democracy and Development, Fundación Esperanza Ecuador
The project contributes to improving migration management in the Andean countries
(Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru) and notably improving conditions of return to
countries of origin.
To that end, an Andean Migration Service (SAMI) should be set up. Special attention
will be given to victims of possible migration-related human rights violations.
The project is expected to strengthen the Andean Migration Network and its thematic
sub-networks such as the “Andean Network Against People Trafficking”. The Andean
Migration Observatory should also be equipped with a monitoring system on the
human rights situation of migrants and their families.
In the field of prevention and protection of migrants, an Andean Migrant Assistance
System (SAAM) should provide information/guidance services on migratory contexts
in order to prevent human trafficking, migrant smuggling and other violations of
human rights in migratory contexts.
The project should also contribute to the functioning of the Migrant Return Program
offering psycho-social and economic reintegration of voluntary or forced returnees
between Spain, Colombia and Ecuador.
http://www.fundacionesperanza.org.co/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=
category&sectionid=9&id=72&Itemid=114
184
Project
Capacity Building for Migration Management in China: Phase 2
Reference
Countries/Regions
The People’s Republic of China, and Macau SAR
Promoter
Budget
2.000.000€ (1.600.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2010 – November 2013
The overall aim of the project is to contribute to the reduction of irregular
migration from and through the People's Republic of China to the European
Union. The project should support the enhancement of the national migration
management capacities and develop a sustainable and viable network of
partnerships.
The specific objectives are:
- Improving the technical, administrative and legislative capacities of officials
dealing with migration at national and provincial levels.
- Promoting mechanisms for co-operation and the exchange of expertise between
migration management personnel in the European Union Member States and
Chinese administrations.
- Strengthening the monitoring capacity of the Chinese administration with regard
to recruitment agencies in China
- Addressing the demand side of irregular labour migration through information
exchange between European and Chinese business operators in the European
Union.
- Informing potential migrants about the realities of illegal migration
http://www.ilo.org/beijing/whatwedo/projects/lang--en/WCMS_141650/index.htm
185
Project
Contribution to the Development of an effective Response to Mixed Migrations
in the Horn of Africa - Yemen, and Great Lakes Region
Reference
DCI-MIGR 2010/ 252-561 -Thematic Programme for Migration and Asylum
Countries/Regions
Somalia and Yemen
Promoter
Danish Refugee Council (Dansk Flygtningehjaelpinitiatives)
Budget
Timeframe
December 2010 - December 2012
Partners
IOM Puntland, IOM Yemen, Swiss Development Cooperation (Associate)
The aim of the project was to enhance the protection of refugees, asylum seekers
and migrants who have been displaced in the Horn of Africa and notably across the
Gulf of Aden or Red Sea to Yemen by strengthening the capacity of authorities in
transit countries to address the smuggling and trafficking of migrants.
The project aimed at informing beneficiaries, communities and governments on the
rights of migrants by increasing understanding of the rights of migrants by these
stakeholders. This should have contributed to stepping up the fight against
discrimination in Somalia and Yemen.
To that end, public awareness campaigns, workshops were implemented for opinion
leaders and technical meetings for journalists. Other activities intended to promote
the rights of migrants in partner countries involving daily protection monitoring patrols
and referrals.
A hotline for migrant and refugee information and protection was also established.
Particular attention was paid to building the capacity of Yemeni authorities to receive
and manage mixed migration flows through training, development of documentation,
and awareness raising.
The reintegration of returnees was promoted by offering screening sessions
informing about and discussing conditions of return and by providing potential
returnees with vocational training.
186
Project
A Holistic Approach to Fight Human Trafficking and Protect Women Migrant
Workers in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan
Reference
Countries/Regions
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt
Promoter
Jordanian Women's Union
Budget
1.370.000€ (1.098.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Centre for Egyptian Women's Legal Assistance (CEWLA), Lebanese Association for
Popular Action (AMEL), Un Ponte Per… (Italy).
The overall goal of this project is to combat the violation of domestic workers' rights,
to protect domestic workers through establishing programs providing legal and social
aid to them and through including them in the labour laws and to change the
mentality towards their work.
Specific objectives are:
o Building strong coalitions that fully support migrant workers' rights.
o Strengthening migrant worker and anti-trafficking legislation and
encouraging law enforcement.
o Protecting women who are facing all kinds of violence.
o Strengthening and unifying the perspectives and understanding towards
domestic workers in the region.
187
Project
West Sahel - Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Senegal
Reference
Countries/Regions
Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Senegal
Promoter
Jefatura Fiscal y Fronteras de la Guardia Civil (Spain)
Budget
2.440.000€ (1.952.200 € of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2011 – March 2013
Partners
Mauritanian Gendarmerie, Senegal Gendarmerie, Mali Gendarmerie, National Police
of Niger
The aim of the project was to enhance the response to irregular migration and
human trafficking, to protect migrants’ rights and to facilitate their readmission.
The action intended to strengthen the capacities to combat the smuggling of
migrants and trafficking in human beings, including improving the detection of travel
document fraud in both origin (Senegal, Mali) and transit (Mauritania, Niger) countries
located along the West African migration route. The project also intended to promote
inter-regional cooperation on border management and the facilitation of cooperation
between the border and migration agencies of the participating countries in the
context of criminal investigations and the readmission of irregular migrants.
The project adopted a migrant-centred approach to improve the framework for the
protection of migrants’ rights in transit countries, with a particular focus on asylum
seekers, victims of trafficking, unaccompanied minors, apprehended irregular
migrants and vulnerable migrants. As such, legislative reforms to punish traffickers
were also supported.
The esults of the project included increased capacities of third country authorities to
evaluate, collate and process data on migratory flows, improved land border
surveillance capacities, in terms of methodology and surveillance techniques, as well
as better investigation capacities through the setting up of joint investigation teams.
Training for police forces responsible for key border control points in main Airports
and Ports of participating African countries contributed to increase awareness of
migrants' human rights .
Awareness campaigns were seeking to sensitize the local population for the risks of
irregular migration.
188
Project
Strengthening National Mechanisms for the Reintegration and Rehabilitation of
Victims of Human Trafficking in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine
Reference
DCI-MIGR 2011/255-867-Thematic Programme for Migration and Asylum
Countries/Region
Moldova, Belarus and Ukraine
Promoter
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
Budget
800.000€ (660.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
April 2011 – April 2013
The project intends to strengthen government efforts in building National Referral
Mechanisms (NRMs) in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine. To this end, the existing
networks of the National Red Cross Societies in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine are
integrated into NRMs for more effective identification of victims of trafficking, referral
of victims, monitoring and ensuring continuous provision of good quality rehabilitation
and reintegration services for victims of trafficking in Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine
The expected outcomes are as follows:
-Strengthened national referral mechanisms in target countries both at government
and community level enabling them to provide more accessible and better quality
medical and social rehabilitation services and thus contribute more substantially to
the rehabilitation of victims;
-Enhanced integration of Red Cross societies into National Referral Mechanisms as
partners. This should result in more sustainable rehabilitation and reintegration
services for victims of trafficking.
- Reintegration of 200 victims of trafficking.
189
Project
Enhancing Multi-Stakeholder Cooperation to Fight Human Trafficking in
Countries of Origin and Destination - Nigeria
Reference
Countries/Regions
Nigeria
Promoter
United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime - UNODC
Budget
Timeframe
February 2011 – July 2012
Partners
International Organisation for Migration (IOM), EXIT – Organisation to combat
Human Trafficking from Africa (Austria), Payoke vzw (NGO Belgium), Les Amis du
Bus des Femmes (NGO France), Religiosas Adorattrices – Proyecto Esperenza
(NGO Spain), Lefoe (NGO Austria), Nadeschda (NGO Germany), Slavery
International (NGO U.K.), Girls Power Initiative (NGO Nigeria), NAPTIP (National
Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (Nigeria)
The project aimed at opening direct channels of communication and developing
standard operating procedures among law enforcement, judiciary and victim service
providers in both regions. The project also contributed to preventing human trafficking
by raising awareness about the complexity of the issue among relevant stakeholders
and vulnerable groups.
The following activities were implemented in the framework of the project:

Development of an evaluation strategy, tools and survey

Study visit of participants to Nigeria

Travelling Film Festival in three regions of Nigeria in which human trafficking is
endemic (Abuja, Lagos and Edo State)

Two awareness raising workshops for media in conjunction with the Travelling
Film Festival

Study visit of participants to Belgium

Development of Documentary Film and Film Package for European and
Nigerian audiences

Joint workshop on operating procedures of international cooperation in
Vienna, Austria

National follow-up workshops in each participating country

Evaluation and impact assessment
190
Project
Development of Comprehensive Anti-trafficking Responses in Armenia,
Azerbaijan and Georgia
Promoter
www.ilo.org
Budget
1.900.000€ (2.380.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2006 - December 2008
Partners
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD) and Organization for
Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
The objectives of the project were:
- to revise and enhance National Action Plans against THB in all three target
countries;
- to establish a support network for their implementation, including regional and
international cooperation;
- to prevent THB through awareness raising and involvement of labour market
institutions in preventive action;
- to increase the capacity of national authorities to detect criminal activities linked to
THB, based on a victim-centred approach to investigation and prosecution
- to improve identification of, protection for and assistance to victims, including socioeconomic reintegration measures for victims trafficked for sexual and labour
exploitation.
191
Project
Strengthening of Comprehensive Anti-trafficking Responses in Armenia,
Azerbaijan and Georgia
Promoter
www.ilo.org
Timeframe
May 2009 - December 2011
Partners
International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), International
Organization for Migration (IOM) and Organization for Security and Co-operation in
Europe (OSCE)
The main objectives of the project were:
 to support the development of the national institutional framework in Armenia,
Azerbaijan and Georgia to address trafficking in human beings and its
practical implementation. This includes victim-centred research and the
evaluation of the respective National Action Plan evaluation;
 to support the prevention of trafficking in human beings through labour market
interventions and addressing potential migrants;
 to assist the governments of Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to detect,
investigate and prosecute criminal activities related to trafficking in human
beings and
 to improve identification of, referral of, protection for and assistance (including
reintegration) to victims of trafficking.
The main project activities consisted of the evaluation of the current National Action
Plans, the creation of a system to collect and monitor trafficking-related data, the
development and improvement of national referral mechanisms, awareness raising
as well as training for various target groups including prospective migrants,
representatives from NGOs, employment agencies and law enforcement.
Information booklet and other information available at:
http://www.ilo.org/public/english/region/eurpro/moscow/projects/antitraffic.htm
192
Project
Itineris: Protection of migrants’ rights from exploitation, from Brazil to the
European Union
Promoter
Budget
500.000€
Timeframe
June 2011 - November 2013
Partners
National Secretariat of Justice (Ministry of Justice, Brazil), Migration Council (Ministry
of Labour and Employment, Brazil), Brazilian Federal Police, Commission for
Citizenship and Gender Equality (Portugal), Immigration and Border Service
(Portugal), the Galician Service for Gender Equality, ILO Office in Brasilia and the
UNODC Brazil and South Cone Office
The general objective of this initiative is to protect migrants' rights, especially against
exploitation and trafficking, by providing them with information on legal migration
opportunities, and enhancing the capacity of actors dealing with their assistance.
Specifically, the project aims at preventing irregular migration through information
campaigns that promote legal migration, promoting the capacity of national
administrations to fight against smuggling and trafficking in human beings and
strengthening national and international cooperation in the field of anti-trafficking,
particularly in the fields of transnational referral and exchange of best practices.
193
Project
Euro-Mediterranean Consortium for Applied Research on International
Migration (CARIM)
Reference
AENEAS and MEDA
Promoter
Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) of the European University
Institute (EUI), Italy
Budget
2.000.000 EUR (MEDA) and 1.400.000 EUR (AENEAS)
Timeframe
2004-2007
Partners
A network of scientific correspondents in 17 partner countries (Algeria, Chad, Egypt,
Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Palestine, Senegal,
Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, and Turkey)
CARIM's aims were, in an academic perspective, to observe, analyse, and forecast
migration in Southern & Eastern Mediterranean and Sub- Saharan Countries. All
countries were studied as origin, transit and immigration countries. External experts
from the European Union and countries of the target region also contributed to
CARIM activities. CARIM has inter alia established a Migration Observatory for North
Africa and the Mediterranean.
The following activities were carried out:
- Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan migration database;
- Research and publications;
- Meetings of academics and between experts and policy makers;
- Migration Summer School;
- Outreach.
The activities of CARIM covered the economic and demographic, legal and sociopolitical aspects of international migration in the target region.
- The Fight against Trafficking in Selected South Eastern Mediterranean and EU
States
- A transversal research on the Fight against Trafficking and Smuggling in
South Eastern Mediterranean Legislations (Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan,
Lebanon) (forthcoming)
- Other information is available at www.carim.org
194
Project
Protecting Migrant Children from Trafficking and Exploitation in the Mekong
Sub-region
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/154928
Promoter
Save the Children
Budget
650.000€ (585.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
AFESIP - Thailand Foundation; Chiangmai Coordination Center for the Protection of
Child and Woman Rights(CCPCWR); Development Center for Children and
Community Network(DCCN); Foundation for Education and Development Foundation
(FED); Hospitality House (Ban Aua-aree); Labour Rights Promotion Network (LPN);
Marist Mission Ranong (MMR)
The overall objective of the project was to develop the National Child Protection
Systems in the Greater Mekong Sub-region in order to safeguard children from
various forms of exploitation and abuse, especially from trafficking.
Two specific objectives were achieved:
1. Improving the current policy environment to prevent human trafficking and other
forms of exploitation of children in order to develop better policies and programmes
on trafficking, migration and child protection at regional, national, and local levels.
2. Capacity building actions with civil society actors, children and governmental
structures
The following results were achieved:
- child protection mechanisms in 10 target project areas including protection centres
in Thailand and other countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) were
strengthened in terms of quality of victim protection and prevention work
- consultation mechanisms with children were established in target areas and
institutions
- improvement of policies on anti-trafficking, child protection and migration
195
Project
Strengthening National Mechanisms and Capacities for Elimination of
Trafficking in Children in Ukraine
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/155101
Promoter
Chernivtsi Oblast Youth NGO, Suchasnyk, Russia
Budget
662.000€ (596.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
April 2009 – October 2011
Partners
IOM Kyiv; Ministry for family, youth and sports and ministry of interior, Ukraine
The main aim of the project was to reduce child trafficking and connected issues in
Ukraine by strengthening national mechanisms, developing capacities and networks
of relevant stakeholders within the 3Ps areas: protection and reintegration,
prosecution and criminalization, prevention, advocacy and capacity building.
The specific objectives aimed at:
1. Ensuring sustainable normalization of children's lives through the provision of
comprehensive and professional reintegration assistance, development of referral
mechanisms and capacity building of service providers;
2. Increasing prosecution and criminalisation of child trafficking through capacity
building and networking for law enforcement;
3. Enhancing national ownership of counter-trafficking mechanisms in Ukraine
through advocacy, training and networking activities.
196
Project
Prevention of Child Trafficking and Rehabilitation of Victims in Ethiopia
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/155429
Promoter
Clovekv Tisni Ops
Budget
560.000€ (€ 540.000 of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2009 – June 2012
Partners
Multipurpose Community Development Project (MCDP), Forum on Street Children
(FSCE), Shiny Day Social Services Association (SDSSA)
The project aimed at preventing child trafficking and rehabilitating victims in several
regions of Ethiopia.
The specific objectives were namely:
- Contribution to reach MDG 1 in Ethiopia on the eradication of extreme poverty and
hunger
- Contribution to reach MDG 3 on the gender equality and empowerment of women
- Contribution to the protection of children rights
197
Project
Lucha contra la trata de niños/ niñas en Argentina y el Paraguay
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/155600
Promoter
Institutos de Estudios Comparados Enciecias Penales Fundancion, Paraguay
Budget
515.000€ ( 464.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2010 – December 2012
Partners
Instituto de Estudios Comparados en Ciencias Penales y Sociales del Paraguay
(INECIP-PY), Sociedad Argentina de Informática (SADIO), Centro de Políticas
Públicas para el Socialismo (CEPPAS)
The project aimed at achieving the following general objectives:
o
Contributing to the fight against child trafficking and commercial sexual
exploitation
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Sharing information and best practices for policy development
o
Improving legal system
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Developing cooperation with civil society
o
Promoting the national wide implementation of Comprehensive Plans with a
human rights approach
o
Contributing to the prevention of child trafficking and child commercial sexual
exploitation
o
Developing and implementing methods of intervention in the fight against child
trafficking in Paraguay and Argentina in order to promote dynamic government
policies and an active participation from the civil society.
The following results can be mentioned:
- Qualitative assessments of legal and judicial systems at national and local level
- Preparation and development of the information systems
- Drafting a manual of Good Practice and a sourcebook
- Preparation of legislative initiatives
- Research on trafficking of children in Argentina and Paraguay
- Development of a website
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/166845
Promoter
Regional Association Independent Charity Centre for assistance to victims of sexual
assault, Russia
198
Budget
650.000€ (585.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
April 2009 – October 2012
Partners
Center for Assistance to Victims of Violence and Human Trafficking (Perm, Russia);
Far Eastern Center for the Development of Citizens’ Initiatives and Social Partnership
(Vladivostok, Russia)
The specific objective of the project was to strengthen the identification, referral and
social service provision to victims of child trafficking in Russia through a targeted
technical assistance program delivered over a 36-month period.
The overall objectives included as well:
- Improving anti-trafficking legislation related to minor victims of trafficking.
- Enhancing and expanding comprehensive services for child victims of human
traffickers.
- Improve negative stereotypes about child trafficking and sex tourism victims by
creating sophisticated communications program to improve media competency.
The target groups included the Members of the Anti-Trafficking Interagency Working
Group, law-enforcement officers, militia squads, NGOs, social care providers, and
mass media workers.
The following activities were implemented:
- Training sessions and study visits for law enforcement officers
- Methodological and informational materials for law enforcement officers
- Manual for youth organisations
- Training for social service providers and a social assistance programme for child
victims who otherwise would not be eligible for services.
- Liaising with mass media.
199
Project
Programme de protection, réhabilitation et réinsertion des enfants victimes
et/ou vulnérables face à la traite et à l’exploitation sexuelle en Guinée Bissau
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/171411
Promoter
Groupe Developpement Association
Budget
1.176.000€ ( 600.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
February 2009 – August 2012
Partners
The project aimed at ensuring respect of child rights in Guinea Bissau and
specifically reinforcing protection and integration measures for young victims of
trafficking. Moreover, prevention initiatives related to sexual exploitation of children
and young people including through improvement of life conditions.
- research on the nature of the trafficking and development of intervention models
- school and social integration of children
- awareness raising campaigns
- training sessions for social workers and other professionals
- development of an expert network
The target groups included families, local, judicial and religious authorities, migratin
services, health professionals and journalists.
200
Project
Educational legal trainings in response to human trafficking
Reference
EIDHR/2009/203779
Promoter
The Legal Centre for Women's initiatives Sana Sezim
Budget
200.000€
Timeframe
Partners
Helsinki Foundation for Human Rights in Poland, NGO Orken Ortalygy
The overall objective of the project was to provide legal assistance to victims of
human trafficking in Kazakhstan and to develop educational programs on prevention
of human trafficking among young people.
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Educational legal training for representatives of NGOs, media and relevant law
enforcement agencies on how to provide legal assistance to victims of human
trafficking
Educational activities for orphans to prevent them from becoming victims.
Public awareness raising actions for a wide public with booklets and brochures
including the booklet “People Trade: the principals of personal security”
Setting up confidential phone consultations 24 hours a day for potential victims
201
Project
Implementación del plan de acción de los 10 puntos en Venezuela – Respuesta
integral a flujos migratorios mixtos
Reference
EIDHR/2010/240464
Promoter
Alto Comisionado de las Naciones Unidas para los Refugiados (ACNUR)
Budget
300.000€
Timeframe
November 2010 – March 2012
Partners
Caritas Venezuela, Servicio Jesuita de Refugiados
The aim was to guarantee that people involved in mixed migration flows (particularly
refugees) were able to exercise their human rights. A special focus was granted to
victims of trafficking and persons in need of international protection.
To achieve this objective, a special Action Plan was prepared. It contains the
following aspects:
- governmental actions to ensure comprehensive, collaborative and focused
identification and protection for mixed movements, especially related to refugees,
taking into account different contexts
- operational actions undertaken by state institutions and communities related to
border entry systems in order to ensure protection of human rights. These border
entry systems should allow the identification of newcomers in need of international
protection and victims of trafficking and trafficking.
The project contributed to the improvement of the legislative and operational
framework and to strengthening cooperation between different organizations.
202
Project
Sensitizing the people of Hungary, Sweden, Italy and Germany about the issue
of trafficking in human beings as an obstacle to development
Reference
DCI-NSAED/2010/202226
Promoter
BAPTISTA SZERETETSZOLGALA T ALAPITVANY
Budget
670.790€ (603.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
March 2010 – August 2012
Partners
Further information
203
Project
Initiative to capacitate Local institutions to combat human trafficking
Reference
EIDHR/2008/158158
Promoter
NUKM 2000 NGO
Budget
49.000€
Timeframe
January 2009 - January 2011
Partners
The overall objective was to contribute to the promotion of the rights of vulnerable
community by preventing and combating trafficking of women and girls in FarWestern Region of Nepal. Furthermore, the project aimed at increasing the
availability of victim recovery services through comprehensive victim assistance,
rehabilitation, reintegration and empowerment of the victims of human trafficking.
The project contributed to the enhancement of:
1. Local government and civil society organisations involved in anti-trafficking
initiatives
2. General public awareness against anti-trafficking to exert social pressure on
the perpetrators of trafficking
3. Anti-trafficking monitoring mechanism to identify and support victims for
assistance and penalize the perpetrators
4. Support and capacity building structures for victims through assistance,
rehabilitation and reintegration support mechanisms.
204
Project
Legal Aid to Victims of Trafficking in Human Beings
Reference
EIDHR/2008/158618
Promoter
Women Bar Association
Budget
200.000€
Timeframe
Partners
The overall objective of the project was to contribute to the prevention and fight
against trafficking in human beings in Azerbaijan.
The project focused on the following aspects:
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Protection of the rights of victims;
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Rehabilitation and reintegration of victims into society
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Prevention of trafficking through awareness raising campaigns
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Development of the Azeri legal system
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Networking local and international organizations addressing trafficking in
persons
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Support for lawyers specializing in trafficking
205
Project
Mobilized and empowered system of prevention of child trafficking in Armenia
through awareness-raising, capacity-building and networking
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/155-538
Promoter
Clovekv Tisni Ops
Budget
403.000€
Timeframe
May 2009 – July 2011
Partners
The main objective of this project was to prevent child trafficking in Armenia and to
strengthen children's security through strengthened cooperation between state and
non-governmental organisations.
In this perspective, activities were undertaken in a view to:
- improve information and public awareness on the current situation of child trafficking
- enhance capacities and expertise of governmental organisations to improve policies
and prosecution
- improve assistance and support for victims and potential victims
Training courses on identification of victims, assistance and support were organised
for 100 experts from regional and local authorities, custody and guardianship
departments, labour inspectorates.
A manual was developed for the board members of the custody and guardianship
department, municipality departments of “Family, women and children issues”, social
workers, as well as for the police juvenile division employees.
Moreover, Child Protection Network was set up and a hotline was developed with
relevant partners.
www.stopchildtrafficking.am
206
Project
The protection and quality of care - anti-trafficking action piloted by Terre des
Hommes child relief with Sanlaap India
Reference
DCI-HUM/2008/ 155-098
Promoter
Terre des Hommes
Budget
592.000€ (470.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
February 2009 – September 2012
Partners
The main objective was to develop successful integration of child victims of trafficking
into the community through capacity building.
Therefore, the project contributed to the improvement of protection and care systems
in India and Nepal with a special focus on integration services for trafficked children
and young adults.
Few infrastructure actions were undertaken in relation to reception and shelter
facilities. Training sessions were organised for staff. NGO were provided with
protocols enabling professional repatriation services from India to Nepal and
improved integration services in the community.
207
Project
Building the dream: saving the African child from trafficking in Kenya
Reference
DCI-HUM/2008/ 155-460
Promoter
KINDERNOTHILFE
Budget
524.000€ (471.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partner
The CRADLE
Over recent years it has become apparent that Kenya, due to its central location in
the East African region, has become a hub for child trafficking at various levels.
Political instability and poverty in the country together with sex tourism and the
impacts of HIV/AIDS on rural and urban populations have resulted in a growing
number of vulnerable families and children.
The project contributed to the overall objective of raising awareness among the
Kenyan public of the issues related to child trafficking and children’s rights with a
view to preventing and reducing child trafficking in Kenya and Africa.
The project contributed as well to
 Enhanced capacity of law enforcement agencies, governmental organisations
and social services to deal with CT in Kenya
 Development of a comprehensive legal framework
 Improvement of direct support for victims
 Strengthening of the regional cooperation and drafting of the African Charter
on Counter Trafficking
208
Project
Protection of vulnerable children in Myanmar from trafficking and other forms
of harm
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/ 155-012
Promoter
Save the Children
Budget
663.000€ (€ 596 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
May 2009 – May 2012
Partners
The main objective of the project was to establish an effective national child
protection system in Myanmar, benefiting 6 million vulnerable children.
Moreover, child protection systems were developed at community and township
levels in order to prevent trafficking and other forms of abuse, neglect, violence and
exploitation and to protect vulnerable children in three townships.
209
Project
Additional measures to fight child trafficking in Moldova
Reference
HUM/2009/155-620
Promoter
ASSOCIAZIONE ITACA ONG-ONLUS
Budget
403.000€ (363.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2009 – April 2012
Partners
The main objective of the project was to support the Moldovan Government in its
efforts to prevent and fight trafficking in human beings, especially child trafficking for
sexual exploitation.
To this end, awareness raising actions were undertaken with the general public and
with institutions.
Moreover, the following activities were implemented:
- research on child trafficking for sexual exploitation in Moldova, the role of public
bodies and scope of prevention actions
- capacity building programmes for state and non-state actors to identify victims and
potential victims
- development of a network of Moldovan and European organisations working in the
field of child trafficking to share good practices and develop cooperation
- an improved programme for assistance and rehabilitation of victims after their
repatriation
210
Project
Erradicacion progresiva de la explotacion sexual y trata con fines sexuales de
ninas/os y adolescentes en la Ciudad de Encarnacion, Paraguay
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/ 171-467
Promoter
CENTRO DE EDUCACION, CAPACITACION Y TECNOLOGIA CAMPESINA
ASSOCIACION
Budget
573.000€ (510.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
April 2009 – March 2012
Partners
This project's aim was to contribute to the eradication of trafficking for sexual
exploitation of girls and boys through the development of strategies and actions for
prevention, protection, comprehensive care and reparation damage to victims and
their families.
With a gender and human rights perspective, the main action consisted in the
development and implementation of an integrated intervention model covering not
only prevention but also public awareness aspects. Assistance actions aimed also at
boys who had been the victims of commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking for
sexual purposes.
211
Project
Combat child trafficking in Uganda
Reference
DCI-HUM/2009/ 226-212
Promoter
AVOCATS SANS FRONTIERES BELGIUM ASBL
Budget
600.000€ (540.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
FIDA
The main objective of this project was to fight child trafficking by improving the legal
assistance provided to child victims and by facilitating their access to justice.
Four main activities were implemented:
1) Legal aid and assistance services, education and awareness raising activities,
individual legal consultations
2) Legal representation for the most vulnerable people
3) Capacity-building programmes through training for legal professions and NGOs
4) Lobbying and monitoring of law enforcement.
The covered areas are situated in the north-east Uganda where children are most
vulnerable and underprivileged.
212
Project
Tackling exploitation and trafficking of under-18 girls in Tajikistan
Reference
DCI-HUM/2008/ 155-090
Promoter
Children’s Legal Centre
Budget
568.000€ (458.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
The overall objectives of this project were as follows:
- to prevent the trafficking of vulnerable girls,
- promote and support the rehabilitation of child victims of trafficking
- and successfully reintegrate trafficked or vulnerable girls into family and community
environments, where appropriate.
The specific objective was to develop effective and accessible support services for
girls aged 10-18 years who are at risk of trafficking or who have been victims of
trafficking, by strengthening the capacity of the existing system, institutions, local
professionals and civil society to identify the target group and respond to their needs.
213
Project
Armed conflicts and trafficking - child prevention programme, awarenessraising in Yemen
Reference
EIDHR/2009/200-464
Promoter
Civic Democratic initiative support Foundation - CDF
Budget
187.500€ (150.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2010 – August 2011
Partners
The project overall aim was to prevent child involvement in armed conflicts in Yemen
and to encourage the already involved children to return back to schools or to be
assisted in protection programmes.
Three categories of stakeholders were addressed in different ways as follows:
- parents and families of the children together with school staff and students
- communities' organizations, such as elected local councils, NGOs and CBOs
- judicial and local authorities
The project targeted 5 governorates and raised awareness among more than 4
million people.
- Communities Civic Education through training workshops and guidelines for
teachers
- Awareness raising actions targeting communities and children through local radio
programs, posters and other materials
- Local Agencies Leaders Capacity Building trough trainings;
- NGO's and CBO's Capacity Building through training workshops, a network and
targeted guidelines.
214
Project
Empowering social networks and tribunals for children and youth about the
law against sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking of persons in
Guatemala
Reference
EIDHR/2009/ 225-474
Promoter
ASSOCIAZIONE CULTURALE COOPERAZIONE INTERNAZIONALE SUD
Budget
125.000€ (100.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
February 2010 – September 2011
Partners
On the basis of the comprehensive Protection Act and the Convention on the Rights
of the Child, the aim was to develop social networks and improve the capacity of
judicial authorities in relation to sexual violence, exploitation and trafficking.
The National Assembly Youth of Guatemala (ANJG) network was closely involved
through its members as well as the Social Movement for the Rights of Children,
Adolescents and Youth (MADNAJ).
Capacity building actions focused on the issue of violation of children rights and
prosecution of offenders. Several training sessions were held for 500 social workers
and judges and prosecutors.
215
Project
Prevention and protection against human trafficking by promoting the human
rights of the victims, particularly among vulnerable groups, in Guatemala
Reference
EIDHR/2009/ 227-656
Promoter
SPONSORSHIP GROUP OF THE PROJECT COUNSELLING SERVICE (PCS)
ASSOCIATION
Budget
100.000€ (80.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
February 2010 – July 2011
Partners
The overall aim was to prevent and reduce trafficking in human beings for sexual
exploitation
by
promoting
a
human
rights
approach.
Specifically,
the objective was to strengthen both the prevention of trafficking of women and girls
at risk and the system of protection of victims in Guatemala.
Several awareness raising actions were organized for NGOs, decision makers and
civil society to sensitize them about the risks of trafficking as a form of violence and
violation of human rights.
Moreover, capacity building actions targeted public national and local authorities
together with NGOS to set up a monitoring mechanism.
216
Project
Enhancing capacity to address trafficking especially in children from a human
rights perspective in nine provinces and Phnom Penh municipality of
Cambodia
Reference
EIDHR/2009/ 218-621
Promoter
Cambodia ACTs (Against Child Trafficking Networks Association)
Budget
285.000€ (188.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Cambodian Children Against Starvation, Violence Association (CCASVA),
Cambodian Vision in Development (CVD), Cambodian Women's Crisis Center
(CWCC), Children and Life Association (CLA), Cambodian Women Development
Agency (CWDA), Disadvantaged Cambodian Organization (DCO), Project Against
Domestic Violence (PADV), Vulnerable Children Assistance Organization (VCAO),
Santi-Sena Organization (SSO), Cambodia Organization for Children and
Development (COCD), Cambodian National Council for Children (CNCC)
The main aim was to foster the inclusion of children’s rights and prevention of
trafficking among priority actions of governmental and local authorities.
The project was implemented by 12 NGOs and the governmental partner CNCC
(Cambodian National Council for Children) in 10 provinces and cities such as Kandal,
Takeo, Prey Veng, Svay Rieng, Pursat, Battambang Pailin, Battey Meanchey, Siem
Reap, and Phnom Penh.
The following activities were carried out:
- promotion of regional networking among specialized journalists,
- training of NGOs in building advocacy files on child rights violations to improve child
protection system
- awareness raising by NGOs in cooperation with the media and vulnerable groups
- awareness raising actions and training of child duty bearers and local government
stakeholders on child trafficking and protection needs at community level,
- training sessions about the guidelines and protection standards among NGOs
working against child trafficking and child duty bearers.
217
Project
Addressing human trafficking of women and children in Viet Nam through
capacity-building and technical assistance
Reference
DCI-ASIE/2008/149-886
Promoter
INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR MIGRATION
Budget
400.000€
Timeframe
December 2008 – May 2011
Partners
The overall objective of the project was to provide support to the Vietnamese Ministry
of Public Security (MPS) during the implementation of the Action Plan on Trafficking
in Human beings.
Therefore, different governmental agencies in charge of the return and reintegration
of victims were provided with specific guidance in order to develop an efficient
management and coordination mechanism.
The project contributed to:
a) enhance the National Steering Committee; it has strengthened management and
resource capacity in managing and coordinating anti-trafficking measures
b) monitor and assess the activities of the National Steering Committee if it
effectively addresses prevention of trafficking through a comprehensive behaviourchange strategy;
c) setting up of a regional fund for counter-trafficking initiatives
218
Project
Network of free legal counselling centers for forced migrants in the regions of
Russia “Migration Rights”
Reference
AENEAS 2005/017-809/ 120166
Promoter
MEMORIAL HUMAN RIGHTS CENTRE
Foreseen Budget
2.480.000€ (1.960.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
12/2006 – 03/2010
Partners
The project contributed to the development of the asylum system with the specific
aim of providing legal aid to forced migrants.
To this end, the legal and regulatory framework was enhanced. Professional skills of
the lawyers working in the NGO sector were further developed thanks to training
sessions.
Moreover, the actions contributed to the improvement of a positive image of migrants
in the mass media.
219
Project
Strengthening the Protection of Asylum Seekers, Refugees, Victims of Human
Trafficking and Persons under International Protection in Bosnia and
Herzegovina”
Reference
AENEAS 2004/016/944/ 103661
Promoter
VASA PRAVA BOSNE I HERCEGOVINE UDRUZENJE
Budget
856.000€ (616.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
12/2005 – 12/2007
Partners
The aim was to improve the national policy and operational and legal framework to
ensure full compliance with the 1951 Convention relating to the Status of Refugees
and its 1967 Protocol as well as the European Convention for the Protection of
Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms.
Victims of trafficking were among the targeted groups under international protection
(such as persons under temporary protection and persons with temporary residence
on humanitarian grounds).
220
Project
Project SEAHORSE NETWORK
Reference
AENEAS 2005/017-809/ 120179
Promoter
REINO DE ESPANA
Budget
2.300.000€ (1.800.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
12/2006 -12/2008
Partners
The aim was to develop an effective policy to prevent illegal migration including
trafficking in human beings and the smuggling of migrants.
To this end, the following activities were undertaken:
- Setting up of an expert network
- Developing transnational coordination of the Central Services for the fight against
illegal immigration to exchange best experience and information between the
specialized services of the national administrations
- Developing the capacities of Authorities to collect and analyse data on migration
The following countries were targeted: Mauritania, Morocco, Cape Verde and
Senegal
221
Project
Lutte contre l`immigration illégal et le traffic des etres humains à travers la
participation des familles victimes de l`èmigration clandestine
Reference
AENEAS 2005/017-809/ 120280
Promoter
PROGETTOMONDO MOVIMENTO LAICI AMERICA LATINA (PROGETTO MONDO
MLAL) ASSOCIAZIONE
Budget
1.078.000€ (860.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
03/2007 – 08/2010
Partners
The target country was Morocco. The aim was to fight illegal migration and human
trafficking, in association with civil society actors.
In this perspective, the project contributed to the development of monitoring and
assistance programmes for victims.
Awareness raising and information activities were undertaken as well.
15 media libraries were opened and training sessions were provided to local
associations.
222
Project
Mesure des flux migratoires et lutte contre la traite des migrants au Niger
Reference
AENEAS 2006/018-381/ 130435
Promoter
France
Budget
1.200.000€ (960.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
02/2008 – 08/2012
Partners
The target country was Niger.
The aim of the project was to set up and develop a satellite network and share
information and best experiences
Training sessions and awareness raising activities were organised for security and
judicial staff.
223
Project
GendeRIS - The Gender Dimension in Anti-trafficking Policies and Prevention
Activities in Romania, Italy and Spain
Reference
Promoter
Giacomo Brodolini Foundation (IT)
Budget
282.007,07 € (253.806,36 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Differenza Donna - Associazione di donne contro la violenza alle donne (IT);
Fundatia Centrul Partnenariat Pentru Egalitate (RO); SURT. Fundaciò de dones.
Fundaciò privada (ES); UNAR - National Office against Racial Discrimination (IT)
0bjective and results
The GendeRIS project aims at defining a methodological approach and a toolkit for
gender sensitive policy making and action planning and for the prevention of THB.
The ultimate result of the project is a reduction of demand and supply of goods and
services provided by victims of THB by making prevention policies and actions more
effective as they take into account the gender dimension.
The main deliverables of the project represent all together a toolkit for a gender
sensitive approach to trafficking prevention policies and actions including:
- A "Gender approach within anti-trafficking prevention policies" report
- A catalogue of gender-based good practices on prevention of trafficking in the EU
- A Gender sensitive anti-trafficking methodology handbook
- A casebook with three experimented pilots
- Guidelines and policy recommendations on prevention of trafficking in human
beings with a gender sensitive approach
Publication and resources
224
NO TRATTA - National Observatory on Trafficking among Refugees and
Asylum seekers: Training, Tools and Awareness campaign
Reference
Promoter
Cittalia - Anci Research Foundation (IT)
Budget
399.595,12 € (359.636,00 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Association "On the Road" (IT); Association "Gruppo Abele" (IT)
The projects aims at improving the capacity of identification of, and assistance to, the
victims of THB within the broad Refugees and Asylum Seekers protection system
and to support and strengthen the multilevel cooperation among local and national
stakeholders who are involved in the management of services related to the
reception and the looking after victims of trafficking, in view of a larger transnational
initiative at EU level (creation of a European observatory on trafficked people among
asylum seekers and refugees).
Expected results are an increased knowledge about the nature of the phenomenon of
trafficking in the frame of international protection and assistance, increased capacity
of the operators in identifying and addressing the needs of the victims and the
creation of ad hoc intervention models with high potentiality of transferability in the
EU.
225
Project
An estimation model of the social cost of the trafficked prostitution in France
Reference
Promoter
Mouvement du Nid (FR)
Budget
299.688,00 € (269.719,00 €)
Timeframe
24 mois
Partners
Psytel (FR); ONG Informelles (FR)
Le but du projet est de construire un modèle visant à estimer le coût social de la
traite prostitutionnelle en France, le fardeau qu’elle représente pour la société, y
compris pour ses victimes directes. Ce modèle sera transposable aux autres EM.
Une approche quantitative: nous collecterons les données existantes concernant a
priori
- les coûts directs médicaux
- les couts direct non-médicaux
- le coûts des conséquences indirects
- les coûts humains de la prostitution
Une approche qualitative: interviews avec experts et prostituées
Nos résultats doivent aider à la prise de conscience du coût social du système
prostitutionnel et fournir des arguments au monde politique et aux ONGs.
226
Project
Project Briseis - Fight Against Trafficking for Forced Labour
Reference
Promoter
Portuguese Association For Victim Support
Budget
182.423,63 € (164.181,27) €
Timeframe
?
Partners
Tavistock Institute of Human Relations (TIHR) (UK); Brottsoffermyndigheten / Crime
Victim Compensation and Support Authority (CVCSA) (SE); Soros Foundation
Romania (RO)
The main objective of the Project Briseis is to contribute to raise the awareness on
the potential victims of THB for forced labour, encouraging consumers to buy
responsibly and providing employers with the necessary knowledge and tools to
identify situations of THB.
- Developing a raising awareness campaign on THB for forced labour
- Using the UNODC THB toolkit as a starting point to set up 8 training sessions on
THB for forced labour involving actors likely to come into contact with the victims
(health prof., victim support workers, police forces, etc) in each one of the partner
countries
- Engaging key stakeholders from the high risk sectors by conducting raising
awareness meetings in each one of the partner countries
- Sharing the knowledge and strategy taken with high risk stakeholders by developing
a transferable procedures handbook on how to address the high risk sectors
stakeholders
- Developing an efficient dissemination strategy of the campaign products.
With training actions and an awareness raising campaign, the target groups will be
more capable to identify victims, potentially increasing the number of identified cases
and increasing the possibility of victims to receive support.
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Project
Improving Coordination and Accountability towards Romanian Unaccompanied
minors' Safety - ICARUS
Reference
Promoter
Terre des Hommes Foundation (RO)
Budget
337.483,35 € (303.735,02€)
Timeframe
20 months
Partners
Terre des hommes Foundation "Lausanne" in Hungary (HU); Counter Human
Trafficking Bureau (CHTB) (UK)
The 20 months project has three specific objectives:
(i) Improve knowledge base of trafficking of vulnerable groups involved in child
begging and other forms of labour exploitation.
(ii) Improve victim assistance and identification among practitioners who come into
contact with victims or potential victims of THB, with a view to improving discharged
and mandated duties.
(iii) Prevent child trafficking from Romania, particularly in the context of Procura
issued by PN in trafficking prone counties, by linking PN with child protection
systems.
Tdh and ANITP will design and deliver trainings that incorporate knowledge and
experience to combine/reconcile counter-trafficking efforts with child welfare. The
training programme will target 185 Notaries and associated staff/law students
228
Project
Combating Trafficking in Women for Labour Exploitation in Domestic Work
Reference
Promoter
Edex-Educational Excellence Corporation Limited (University of Nicosia) (CY)
Budget
420.105,81 € (378.095,81 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Mediterranean Institute of Gender Studies (CY); SURT (ES); Women's Information
Centre (LT); Panteion University (GR)
The aim of this 24 month project is to gain knowledge, collect data on the national
situation of trafficking in women for the purpose of forced labour and labour
exploitation in 4 EU member states with particular focus on female domestic workers
through qualitative and quantitative research methods by using gender equality
perspective.
Objectives:
- Analyse legislation, policies and processes in relation to the recruitment, entry and
employment of migrant women in 4 EU member states;
- Explore, understand the exploitative work situations under which migrant women
live and whether these situations include elements of trafficking;
- Gain in-depth understanding of the push and pull factors in relation to trafficking in
women for the purpose of labour exploitation, with particular focus on demand;
-Raise awareness among relevant stakeholders including front line officers, NGOs
and the media on trafficking in women for forced labour and labour exploitation in
domestic work
-Raise awareness and increase knowledge among employers on trafficking in women
for labour exploitation
229
Project
The third sector against pushed begging
Reference
Promoter
Coordinamento Nazionale Comunità Accoglienza (CNCA) (IT)
Budget
357.693,85€ (321.638,31 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
ARAS (RO); FUNDACJA DZIECI NICZYJE (PL); EAPN Portugal (PT); Anti-Poverty
Information Centre - EAPN Bulgaria (BG); TAMPEP Italia (IT)
The project goal is preventing and fighting trafficking in human beings, with regard to
the exploitation by begging with special regard to foreign people as particularly
vulnerable victims. In order to achieve this goal, the project aims to increase the
knowledge and the training of all the institutional and social private subjects dealing
with the phenomenon, by means of qualitative and quantitative research about the
phenomenon itself in two Italian regions (Tuscany - Umbria) and in at least a UE
Country involved in the project, and by the diffusion of related data.
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Project
Countering new forms of Roma children trafficking: Participatory approach
Reference
Promoter
Center for the Study of democracy
Budget
460.227,32 € (414.204,59 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Human Rights /BIM/(AT); Censis Foundation (IT);
Hellenic Foundation for European and Foreign Policy / ELIAMEP/(GR); Center for
Policy Studies at Central European University / CPS/(HU); People in Need /PiN/(SK);
Soros Foundation Romania (RO)
- To strengthen counter-trafficking efforts targeting Roma children by providing better
understanding of new forms of trafficking through developing and testing new
methods of participatory research and carrying out evidence-based analysis;
- To empower Roma communities to act as equal partner in counter-trafficking
policies and measures;
- To enhance child victim support in countries of origin and destination by developing
pilot initiatives for child VoT support and sensitising service providers and child
protection authorities to new forms of trafficking and improving coordination;
The main project results include:
- increased knowledge and awareness of three new forms of trafficking of Roma
children of key national and EU stakeholders and 12 vulnerable Roma communities
- increased capacity of vulnerable Roma communities to act as equal partner in CT
efforts
- enhanced service provision to Roma child VoT in 4 countries of origin and 3
countries of destination based on exchange of good practice and analysis of pilot
initiatives.
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Project
Entry - Exit
Reference
Promoter
The Nest International, YWCA'S Social Work (DK)
Budget
435.791,74€ (392.125,74 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
The Association Reaching Out (RO)
The transnational project Entry - Exit aims at protecting, assisting and supporting
victims of human trafficking. - make the victims of trafficking feel secure and
protected in a safe house for 7-12 ps.
- gain confidence and be responsible for one's own life
- plan and structure day to day life
- learn to live and function independently
- learn to interact with persons in the private and public spheres
- be included and integrate into the local society at large.
The expected results of the process with the target group are to:
- avoid contact with traffickers
- structure their day to day lives
- cope with the local language in question
- interact with people in the private and public spheres
- manage their shopping and cleaning
- manage their personal economy, e.g. pay bills, taxes and prepare a personal
budget
- deal with local authorities
- manage to get and maintain a job.
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Project
VICTOR - VIctims of Child Trafficking - Our Responsibility
Reference
Promoter
THE SMILE OF THE CHILD (EL)
Budget
447.877,88 € (402.866,15 €)
Timeframe
21 months
Partners
SALVATI COPIII Save the Children Romania (RO); NADJA CENTRE FOUNDATION
(BG); DRUSTVO KLJUC (SI); NATIONAL COMMISION FOR COMBATING THB
(BG); MINISTRY OF JUSTICE, TRANSPARENCE & HUMAN RIGHTS (GR);
MINISTRY OF PUBLIC ORDER & CITIZENS' PROTECTION (GR); TERRE DES
HOMMES REGIONAL OFFICE BUDAPEST (HU)
OBJECTIVES
A. Promoting and developing coordination, cooperation and mutual understanding
among law enforcement agencies, other national authorities and civil society in
combating trafficking in children
B. Improving situation in the field of identification of children victims/possible victims
of trafficking by training of actors likely to come into contact with them
C. Stepping up prevention of trafficking in children through awareness raising
activities targeting vulnerable groups of children at risk
Deliverables: Establishment of public-private partnerships between all relevant actors
Raising Awareness campaign in countries of origin and destination participating in
the partnership scheme, with a focus on victims protection and reduction of demand.
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Project
Protection First: early identification, protection and assistance of child victims
and at risk of trafficking and exploitation
Reference
Promoter
Save The Children Italy (IT)
Budget
478.509,35€ (430.658,42 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
On the Road ONLUS (IT); Cooperativa sociale Dedalus (IT); Stichting Defence for
Children International Nederland-ECPAT Nederland (NL); Organizatia Salvati Copiii
(Save the Children Romania) (RO)
The general objective is to improve knowledge on child trafficking and to prevent
child trafficking and protect child victims and children at risk of trafficking and any
form of exploitation, including the less known ones (e.g. involvement in criminal
activities) through research, the use of identification tools and awareness raising.
The specific objectives are:
1) To improve identification of child victims or at risk of trafficking and exploitation in
care facilities in Italy, The Netherlands and Romania.
2) To raise child victims and children at risk's awareness and improve their capacity
to self-assess the risks and if they are in the process of trafficking/exploitation.
The main project results are:
1 desk review and 1 research, 3 early identification tools, 3 child victims' selfassessment tools, 3 children's awareness raising tools developed and tested,1
consultation of 75 stakeholders child participation with 24 children, 4 trainings to 105
care workers and guardians, 1 EU final event in Brussels with 15 participants
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Project
RESILAND - Participation, capacities and resilience of children on the move
against trafficking & exploitation
Reference
Promoter
Family and Childcare Center (EL)
Budget
312.971,92€ (281.674,73 €)
Timeframe
Partners
Defence for Children International Italia - DCI-IT (IT); HORS LA RUE (FR); CESIS
(PT)
The initiative aims at implementing a 24-month process to reinforce participation,
capacities and resilience of Children on the Move (COM) as key dimensions for their
effective protection from trafficking and exploitation.
Results:
- The setting up of a process aimed at defining a model with COM to reinforce their
participation, capacities and resilience to prevent the risks of exploitation and
trafficking;
- The qualification and strengthening of the competences of professionals likely to
come into contact with particularly vulnerable categories of COM in order to value
COM’s participation and coping capacities as key elements for an effective
protection;
- The identification of a set of standards to enhance participation, capacities and
resilience of COM in national and EU prevention/protection measures against child
trafficking and exploitation;
- The dissemination and sharing of the project’s results.
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Project
NGOs & Co - NGO-Business engagement in addressing human trafficking
Reference
Promoter
La Strada International (NL)
Budget
295.012,12€ (263.298,32 €)
Timeframe ?
Partners
Stichting Onderzoek Multinationale Ondernemingen (SOMO) (NL); La Strada Czech
Republic (CZ); La Strada Foundation against Trafficking in Persons and Slavery (PL);
Animus Association Foundation/La Strada Bulgaria (BG); Bundesweiter
Koordinierungskreis gegen Frauenhandel und Gewalt an Frauen im
Migrationsprozess, KOK e.V. (DE); Verein Lefö - Beratung, Bildung und Begleitung
für Migrantinnen (AT); Living for Tomorrow (EE); Association Accompagnement,
Lieux d'Accueil, Carrefour éducatif et social (ALC) (FR); Association for Developing
Alternative Practices for Reintegration and Education (ADPARE) (RO); Adoratrices
ESSC (Proyecto Esperanza) (ES); Centre for shelter and assistance to victims of
human trafficking (PAG-ASA) (BE); Associazione On the Road Onlus (IT); Stichting
Coordinatiecentrum Mensenhandel (CoMensha) (NL); KISA - Action for Equality,
Support and Antiracism (CY)
0bjective and resultsThis project aims to critically address the issue of (employers
and consumers) demand and supply for products and services, in order to reduce
(vulnerability for) exploitation and human trafficking
The project objective is to strengthen the cooperation between grass root
organisations and the business sector in effectively preventing and addressing
human trafficking. The project will achieve three specific objectives:
1. To strengthen the knowledge and capacity of grass root anti-trafficking NGOs for
establishing effective means of cooperation with the business sector on THB
prevention and/or demand reduction
2. To foster engagement with the business sector in preventing and addressing
human trafficking by awareness raising and building partnerships
3. To improve awareness among consumers on human trafficking and its links to
everyday products and services
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Project
EU Guidelines for the establishment of national focal points for the
comprehensive integrated medical support of THB victims
Reference
Promoter
NGO Payoke (BE)
Budget
219.649,00 € (193.137,36 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
University of Antwerp (BE)
-EU Guidelines for the establishment of national focal points for the comprehensive
integrated medical support of THB victims
-establishment of a Belgian national focal point for the comprehensive integrated
medical support of THB victims
-development of a training program on THB for experts (focal point members)
including health related topics
Results and deliveries: guidelines, developed for the EU, which will enable health
care workers in identifying and supporting victims, while ensuring that the victims
receive adequate care and thus increasing chances for more efficient prosecution of
criminals
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Project
Trafficking Victims in Europe: the Issue of Third Country Nationals
Reference
Promoter
Social Alternative Association (RO)
Budget
207.786,48 € (187.007,84 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Instituto De Formacion Integral, S.L.U.(ES)
Goal: To develop the capacities of local institutional networks to address the vulnerabilities
of Third Country Nationals to THB. Ob.1: Optimization of the inter-institutional collaboration
between different actors (public and private anti-trafficking institutions, businesses, TCN
groups) from the counties of Iasi, Vaslui and Botosani to prevent and combat THB among
TCN. Ob2: Training 120 border police, 120 national police and 60 social services providers in
working with the TCN for the prevention of TFU/assistance of TCN victims. Ob3: Informing
professionals from relevant institutions, the media and the general public with regards to
vulnerability of TCN to THB at national and international levels.
Results and deliverables: www.antitrafic.ro website (upgraded, updated), 1 assessment of
TCN needs for reducing their vulnerability to trafficking (from 2 focus groups), 2 workshops
(anti-trafficking professionals, TCN, businesses) for the creation of the Code of Conduct of
the Employee for preventing THB among TCN and of the Code of Ethics for Companies for
the prevention of THB; 5000 copies of the Code of Conduct of the Employee translated (3
languages - main TCN groups in Romania) and 100 copies of the Code of Ethics for Employers
printed and distributed to Romanian companies (also available on www.antitrafic.ro); 12
trainings implemented for 240 police and border police personnel; 3 trainings for 120 social
services professionals; 1 report containing recommendations for the reduction of the
vulnerability of TCN to THB (for the Romanian and the EU context); 421 Romanian
institutions and 50 European entities receiving the report, 1 press conference.
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Project
The involvement of Organized Criminal Groups in the Trafficking of Women for
Sexual Exploitation: the case study of Palermo
Reference
Promoter
International Cooperation South South (IT)
Budget
293.618,70 € (264.256, 8 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
CESIE - Centro Studi ed Iniziative Europeo (IT); Rankin Associates Limited (UK)
The overall objective of the project is contributing to a real comprehension of the
impact of organized crime in determining the life of many young victims in Palermo. A
preliminary survey conducted by the network estimates a profit of 30.000.000 Euro
per year generated by the sexual exploitation of more than 500 girls and women of
mainly Nigerian origin in the urban area. The specific objective of the project is
preparing a transnational action directed to eradicate the trafficking of human beings
for the purpose of sexual exploitation in Sicily. The most important deliverable will be
a final bilingual publication containing the major findings of the research which will be
disseminated at European level; the project will contribute to develop a working
method directed to recognize the role of the organized crime, and, specifically and
the role of the mafia systems in increasing the condition of vulnerability of the victims.
239
Project
Ending Human Trafficking in Fisheries - a European Union approach
Reference
Promoter
Environmental Justice Foundation (UK)
Budget
249.705,28 € (223.910,73 €)
Timeframe
?
Partners
None.
- To promote the understanding of industry and relevant EU member States of their roles in
combating human trafficking in fisheries, in particular flag States, port States and the States
of origin of beneficial owners, To provide up-to-date documentation of trafficking in fisheries
and the development of a network of informants to strengthen the ability and the coordination
of law enforcement agencies, national authorities, union bodies and industry to prevent and
fight human trafficking, To identify cases that fall within the jurisdiction of a member State
and forward to the relevant authorities for further investigation in accordance with the EU
Directive, To work with Member States, industry, the media and the public to raise
awareness and reduce the risk of people becoming victims of human trafficking Gathering
Evidence.
Results: 30 press features documenting the issue and the role of member States in
implementing the EU Human Trafficking Directive, 100,000 people sign petition for Member
States to implement the EU Directive, ratify ILO Work in Fishing Convention or similar
international regulatory action, minimum of 6 major European suppliers/retailers make public
commitment to identify source of fisheries products, develop codes of conduct for identifying
human trafficking in their supply and identify best transparency tools and start
implementation, Effective implementation of the EU Directive with at least 3 investigations by
Member States into reports of human trafficking as a result of EJF evidence, 2 Governments
ratify ILO Convention, National rapporteurs or equivalent use EJF evidence to identify trends
in human trafficking in fisheries
240
Project
Reviewing social auditing practices to combat exploitative brokering in
Southern Europe
Reference
Promoter
Psychology and Social Sciences Faculty Of Coimbra University (PT)
Budget
379.831,83 € (339.113,86 €)
Timeframe
18 months
Partners
The Tavistock Institute of Human Relations (TIHR) (UK); European Institute for Local
Development (GR); Bacau University (RO); Centre for the Study and Prevention of
Child Abuse and Neglect Department of Mental Health and Social Welfare Institute
(GR); ANKEY Consulting and Trade (TR); Confartigianato Imprese Terni (IT)
- To raise awareness of the role of exploitative brokering practices in trafficking in human
beings, To present a clear picture of brokering practices involving EU-based actors from a
multidisciplinary perspective and to identify problem areas that can be addressed through
social auditing as well as regulatory action, To identify best practice in the area of social
auditing in the EU, To build capacity of social auditors by equipping them with practical tools
and training, To support organizations in trafficking prevention efforts through social auditing
and the development of private-sector certification programs as a means of boosting social
responsibility.
The project will produce the following deliverables:
- A multidisciplinary study of exploitative brokering practices involving EU-based actors
- A study of current social auditing practice in the EU and a compendium of best practice
- A Social Auditing Handbook for Anti-Trafficking as a source of guidance for in-house and
third-party auditors and supply chain consultants
- A pocket manual for social auditors on identification and making appropriate referrals
- A stakeholder network to sustain the project impact
- Training courseware for an eLearning course on Social Auditing for Anti-Trafficking.
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Project
AgainST emerging fOrms of trafficking in Italy: exPloited immigrants in the
international phenomenon of FORced BEGgging
Reference
Promoter
Migration Policy Unit of the Veneto Region (IT)
Budget
269.232,50 € (242.228,49 €)
Timeframe
15 months
Partners
Comune di Venezia (IT); Comune di Verona (IT); Comune di Vicenza (IT); Comune di
Rovigo (IT); Comune di Padova (IT); Etnoblog Intercultural Association (IT); Regione
Friuli Venezia Giulia - Direzione centrale lavoro, formazione, commercio e pari
opportunità (IT); Università di Padova - Centro interdipartimentale di ricerca e servizi
sui diritti della persona e dei popoli (IT); Provincia Autonoma di Bolzano - Alto Adige
(IT); Equality Cooperativa Sociale Onlus (IT); Centro Caritas dell'Arcidiocesi di Udine
(IT); Nuovi Vicini onlus (IT); Comunità dei Giovani (IT); Associazione Volontarius
Onlus (IT)
The project aims to promote the cooperation and the multi-agency work among law
enforcement agencies, public agencies and NGOs, with the goal of preventing and
fighting the new phenomenon of trafficking for begging purposes and protecting
victims. Results : 4 training courses divided into 6 units, a final conference aimed at
promoting the creation of a trans-national network between the countries of origin
and the countries of destination of the victims of trafficking for begging purposes, the
realization of a web site to be nourished in collaboration with the national hot line
workers, in order to assure the continuation of the monitoring activities
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Project
Haven in Harbour
Reference
Promoter
Agorà Consortium Social Cooperative Society (IT)
Budget
190.748,45 € (166.962,12 €)
Timeframe
18 months
Partners
Federazione nazionale Stella Maris (IT); CENTRO STUDI MEDÌ. MIGRAZIONI NEL
MEDITERRANEO (IT); Consorzio Nazionale Idee in Rete S.C.S. a r.l (IT)
- deliver a multi-disciplinary training to persons dealing with asylum-seekers and
trafficking victims, law and enforcement authorities, port authorities, coast-guards,
border and custom police;
- improve the collaboration between trafficking victims and public prosecution,
something that will be useful in identifying situations and behaviour indicative of the
presence of human trafficking;
- promote and develop protocols of intervention, according to a multi-agency
approach (judicial authorities, law and enforcement authorities, institutional bodies
and voluntary organization working with vulnerable people);
- involve all civil society organizations (especially within the port context, where there
will be a focus on increasing the awareness on this issue);
- improve the human trafficking monitoring processes.
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Project
Use of Joint Investigation Teams (JIT) to fight Trafficking in Human Beings in
the Western Balkans at the local level
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003974
Promoter
Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria (BG)
Budget
473.326,41 € (449.660,09 €)
Timeframe
?
Partners
Ministrstvo za notranje zadeve Republike Slovenjie (SI); Hungarian National Police
(HU)
Main issues addressed are: lack of knowledge on JITs, lack of coherence and
operational cooperation, a missing full picture of THB phenomenon, and lack of
knowledge on EU legal and institutional framework. Considering this, the GENERAL
OBJECTIVE of the project is to enhance the use of JITs in THB cases between EU
and WB countries. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES include strengthening and expanding a
network of practitioners, strengthening of online JIT network platform, transfer of
knowledge and know-how on JITs and THB, exchange of best practices and building
of trust amongst practitioners, and establishment of a platform for potential
operational cooperation. EXPECTED RESULTS of the project are enhanced
cooperation amongst practitioners, dissemination and use of vital information on JITs
and THB, raised awareness about the use of JITs and mutual understanding
amongst practitioners and competent institutions.
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Sexual exploitation of children and child abuse
The AGIS Programme sponsored 4 Children abuse-related projects, compared to 1
project funded under DAPHNE and 10 projects under ISEC. The total amount
dedicated to Child abuse equals €4.242.800 (3.90% of the total DAP/AGIS/ISEC
funding).
"Exchange of information & best practices" (28%),"operational cooperation" (26.75%)
and "Training" (25%) accounts for the largest shares of the funding dedicated to Child
abuse, Study & Research accounts for 10%, while "Data collection" and "Awareness
campaign" only accounts for approximately 5% each.
The average grant for a Child abuse related project equals €282.900.
The most active promoter of child abuse related projects is found in the UK (4
projects), BE, BG, PL (2 projects), ES, NL, DE, LU, LT (1 project). No other
nationalities are represented further in child abuse projects.
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Project
Working together in Child Protection
Reference
AGIS/2003/017
Promoter
Central Police Training and Development Authority, UK
Budget
€ 216 000 (€ 151 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Germany, Sweden, UK, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Estonia, Slovenia, Slovakia.
The aim of the project was to help implement minimum standards to reduce child
abuse in five new Member States and to support them in drawing up their national
strategies. A training and development programme was developed and new
partnerships were agreed, involving NGOs.
The following activities were undertaken: a three-day conference in Sweden, ten
seminars, study visits to the countries to examine working and cooperation structures
on the spot.
This project enabled those taking part to exchange best practice and discuss a
possible system for reporting children who are being abused. It also fostered multiagency cooperation in the target countries. It led Slovenia and Slovakia to lay
concrete plans for joint activities.
Materials from the conference and seminars, plus country reports (a)
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Project
Implementation Study for an International Child Sexual Exploitation Image
Database
Reference
AGIS/2003/091
Promoter
Serious Organised Crime Agency, UK
Budget
€ 279 000 (€ 166 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2003 — August 2005
Partners
Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, United
Kingdom, USA, Europol, Interpol
A comprehensive study was undertaken on the international exchange of child sexual
exploitation images. The workshops were devoted to setting up a database on such
images.
247
Project
Best practice in reducing and preventing the commercial sexual exploitation of
children and young people.
Reference
AGIS/2004/143
Promoter
Barnardo’s NGO, UK
Budget
€ 516 000 (€ 325 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2004 — August 2007
Partners
Association Stade Advies, Netherlands; Tartu Child Support, Estonia
The project aimed to improve inter-agency cooperation and best practice sharing to
reduce and prevent risks relating to the sexual exploitation of children. There was a
particular focus on protecting and assisting young victims abused through prostitution
in the three partner countries.
The project analysed techniques used by abusers and explored ways in which
agencies can work together to tackle this abuse. Study visits were organised in
Estonia and a few workshops were held. Russian experts took part in some of them.
248
Project
Study on the actual extent of the phenomenon of missing or sexually exploited
children in the 10 acceding countries to the EU
Reference
AGIS/2004/008
Promoter
European Centre for Missing and Sexually Exploited Children (Child Focus), Belgium
Budget
€ 110 000 (€ 80 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Ghent University, Belgium; Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy,
Belgium; Association The Smile of the Child, Greece; Nobody’s Children Foundation,
Poland; 10 new Member States
The objective was to explore the issue of sexually exploited children in the countries
which joined the EU in 2004. Special attention was paid to data collection.
In addition to research activities, three round table meetings were organised,
attended by policymakers, NGOs and law enforcement authorities.
 Booklet with the standardised data collection methodology (pva)
 Country reports on 10 new member states available at www.childoscope.net
website.
249
Project
Best practice in reducing and preventing the commercial sexual exploitation of
children and young people.
Reference
AGIS/2004/143
Promoter
Barnardo’s NGO, UK
Budget
€ 516 000 (€ 325 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2004 — August 2007
Partners
Association Stade Advies, Netherlands; Tartu Child Support, Estonia
The project aimed to improve inter-agency cooperation and best practice sharing to
reduce and prevent risks relating to the sexual exploitation of children. There was a
particular focus on protecting and assisting young victims abused through prostitution
in the three partner countries.
The project analysed techniques used by abusers and explored ways in which
agencies can work together to tackle this abuse. Study visits were organised in
Estonia and a few workshops were held. Russian experts took part in some of them.
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Project
Child care & criminal justice cooperation on sex offences against children —
Developing a model concept for the implementation of children’s rights to
criminal procedure
Reference
ISEC/2007/443
Promoter
Centre for criminology, Wiesbaden, Germany
Budget
Timeframe
December 2007 – October 2010
Partners
Institute for conflict research, Vienna; School of social work, Luzern, Switzerland
The project aims to provide a conceptual model for multi-professional cooperation in
the field of child sexual abuse. It includes a study of specific agencies responsible for
child care and of the ways in which criminal procedures vary from country to country.
Cooperation among child care and criminal justice agencies is considered essential
for protecting child victims of sexual offences.
The project also involves collecting quantitative data on public child care agencies —
e.g. how and how often they work with criminal justice agencies in cases of sex
offences against children.
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Project
Multidimensional protection of child victims of crime
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/32
Promoter
Nobody’s Children Foundation, Poland
Budget
€306 000 (€214 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from July 2009 (24 months)
Partners
Social Activities and Practices Institute, Bulgaria; Children Support Centre, Lithuania;
‘Dardedze’ Centre Against Abuse, Latvia.
The main aim is to draw up national strategies to improve the situation of child victims
of crime who are involved in legal proceedings in the partner countries.
Another goal is to improve communication and information on the issues of crimes
against children and child witnesses. The initiative should help set up national
centres for information and for providing psychological assistance to children involved
in legal proceedings.
The target groups focus on child victims of crime, children involved in legal
proceedings, their families, policymakers and professionals taking part in legal
proceedings involving children.
 Manual on child victimisation
 Website on the problem of child witnesses
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Project
European coalition of stakeholders to combat as a unified taskforce internet
child exploitation and sexual abuse images in the European Union
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/060
Promoter
Child Exploitation and Online Protection Centre (CEOP), UK
Budget
€610 000 (€430 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2009 — September 2010
Steering Group members
Child Exploitation & Online Protection Centre; Italian National Postal and
Communication Police; PayPal; VISA Europe; Missing Children Europe; MasterCard;
Microsoft; Europol; Eurojust; International Centre for Missing & Exploited Children
(advisory member); Allen & Overy (advisory member).
The aim of the 14-month pilot project was to facilitate and support pan-European
police operations focused on the commercial sale and distribution of child sexual
abuse images, focusing in particular on cross-sector solutions. The European
Financial Coalition developed a stronger partnership between law enforcement
agencies, financial payment system providers, banks, internet service providers and
NGOs, thereby creating an innovative and flexible public/private partnership
approach.
In addition, the initiative focused on helping children recover by removing the visual
record of their abuse from the internet. The prevention (elimination) of child abuse
images circulating on the internet will reduce incidences of child sexual abuse.
EFC website – www.ceop.police.uk/efc contains European Financial Coalition
strategic assessment and "Best practice guidance for the financial industry on the
prevention and detection of commercial child abuse images".
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Project
To help children- cooperation of Police forces and NGOs to prevent violence
against children
Reference
JLS/DAP/2007 – 1/004
Promoter
Warsaw Metropolitan Police
Budget
€95 000 of EU support
Timeframe
June 2008- December 2009
The main project activity was the organisation of a four-day conference which
provided an opportunity to discuss different ways of preventing violence against
children and the sexual abuse of juveniles. Among those attending were police
officers engaged in varying ways in fighting and preventing domestic violence —
district police officers, patrol officers, specialists in juvenile and pathology cases and
police officers from partner countries.
Study visits were organised in three partner countries to enable police officers (six
per group) to exchange information and expertise on how domestic violence and
child abuse are being tackled in each country.
The officers saw for themselves that Germany has a highly-developed social services
system; victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse are given very good care.
They have access to a psychologist and are given help in finding a place where they
can stay after incidents of violence in their own home. The police work very
constructively together with the social services.
Other operational initiatives were organised, such as specialist training for different
professional groups and interdisciplinary teams on how to deal with child victims.
These vocational initiatives were accompanied by research and professional
analysis. Participants found this project informative and it helped them prepare
educational materials for use in training police officers and teachers.
As follow-up, a number of internal training courses were planned for the heads of
departments dealing with juveniles (training for trainers).
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Project
Advisory System Against Sexual Exploitation of Children (ASASEC)
Reference
Promoter
Spanish National Institute for Communication Technologies, Spain
Budget
880.000€ (703.000€ of EUsupport)
Timeframe
Ongoing since 2011 (36 months)
Partners
Systems Engineering for the defense of Spain (ISDEFE); HI-IBERIA (SME), Spain;
Politechnique University of Madrid (UPM), Spain; University of León (ULE), Spain;
National association of information technology engineering (ALI), Spain;
Technological Investigation Brigade of the National Police, Spain; IRCP (Independent
Advisor), Belgium
The goal of ASASEC consists in providing EU law enforcement agencies with a tool
to facilitate the fight against child pornography. The implementation of this project will
address a real problem identified by the "Technology Investigation Brigade" of the
Spanish National Police: the need for a low cost solution to improve current
operations, with a higher efficiency in fighting against sexual exploitation of children.
The system solution should include forensic analysis and an early investigation of
child abuse incidents, covering the whole-value chain. To this end, the specific
objectives are to:
1.Connect any type of external device containing the image of the suspected disk
2.Check the integrity of the duplicated image of the disk
3.Index multimedia files that might contain pornographical content.
4.Carry out an initial forensic analysis using the meta-information stored on the
database of positive cases.
5.Develop an easy to use a graphic interface that enables the officer to review,
analyse, report and to do case management.
6.Create a local data base of standard metadata that will be able to replicate and
synchronise in an European network.
As a result of the project, a guide on best practices should be finalised and an open
source code should be released to the European Law Enforcement Agencies.
European standards for the sharing of information on child pornography should be
further developed and included on the project's website – www.asasec.eu
255
Project
Preventing and fighting sexual exploitation of children
Reference
Promoter
Children Support Centre, Lithuania
Budget
328.000€ (262.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Centre Dardedze, Latvia; Fundacja dzieci niczyje, Poland; Teises institutas, Lithuania
This transnational project aims to improve the system of children sexual exploitation
prevention and intervention in Lithuania, Latvia and Poland.
Through long-term experience, the project partners identified, the main gaps in crime
prevention and intervention systems in this field namely: lack of capacities in
recognizing crime against children; insufficient means of sexual crimes registration;
lack of expertise and cooperation in specialists’ work; no unified strategies inside of
the country; nor unified awareness of EU conventions and guidelines among
countries. These gaps mostly depend on the awareness, knowledge and initiative of
local law and social system authorities and could be diminished through education,
continuous cooperation, dissemination of best practices and further
recommendations. International trainers would increase awareness of local
authorities, share the effective strategies and experiences from their countries.
A coalition of authorities and institutions in every partner country should be
established during the project. In total, 60 institutions, 24 meetings should be
organised. Moreover, help mechanism should be developed for 700 victims/
witnesses and 2400 psychological, 600 legal, 600 psychiatric, 600 social
consultations and 100 forensic interviews should be organised.
- Research on child victimization in partner countries. Comparative analysis.
Prepared report (30 pages)
- Handbook (100 pages) in English, Latvian and Lithuanian
256
Project
Enhancing the administrative capacity of police officers for prevention of
sexual crimes against children
Reference
Promoter
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR (BG)
Budget
106.383,49 € of EU support
Timeframe
?
Partners
Police Department under the Ministry of Interior (LT), Sexual Violence Center (IE),
Governmental Institution, Organizational Unit of Police (PL), Neglected Children
Society, ECPAT (BG), Social Activities and Practices Institute (BG), We the
youngsters and the children (BG), State agency for child protection (BG),Nadja
Centre Foundation (BG)
Analysis of the operative situation and assessment of current legislation in the field of
sexual crime, making proposals to change the practice of work with children - victims
of sexual crimes or witnesses of abuse. There will be adequately trained 140 police
officers - inspectors from the Child Pedagogical Rooms, from the Temporary
Residential Facilities intended for children, as well as inspectors engaged in the fight
against antisocial behavior of children and 10 other professionals from partner
organizations. Twenty-eight police officers will be trained as trainers by national and
international experts on prevention of sexual crimes against children. Training will
help the police officers to learn about the functioning of the “blue rooms” intended for
child friendly interviewing by the police in pre-court stage. Through international
training activities and study visits, there will be exchanged experience and good
practices with partner MS
257
Project
IN-4-MATION, "Get information to share information"
Reference
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/INT/4000002224
Promoter
NATIONAL POLICE AGENCY (NL)
Budget
Timeframe
12 months
Partners
Belgium Federal Police/BE, Danish Police/DK, Slovenian Police/SI
The overall project aims a more effective and efficient Exchange of child abuse image (and
video files) and the related information of perpetrators. As well the collection and storing of
relevant data of paedophiles in an European database (or network of databases) to monitor
and coordinate information and intelligence of child abuse committed in Europe or committed
by Europeans in non-European countries (child sex-tourism). The IN-4-MATION project
adopts the results of the current EU-projects such as the European Financial Coalition (EFC)
and the EU I-dash project. The COSPOL group Circamp (Internet Related Child Abuse
Material Project) fully supports the project aims.
Results:
For Child abuse material (CAM):
- A database in all participating member states (if not available yet!) containing a field of the
"worst off images", connected with each other through the ICSE database of Interpol.- the
development of the so called Baseline List within the Interpol ICSE database, suitable for
exchange of "The worst off images" (through the I-247 network). Interpol has already agreed
on hosting this Baseline List within the Interpol ICSE database.- a decrease of investigation
time and more possibilities on fighting the producers and distributors of CAM;- an increase of
victim identifications based upon cooperation and sharing information on a much larger
scale;- more insight in international and national commercial and private child abuse
networks.
For the travelling sex-offenders (TSO):- A EU database (or a network of databases) to make
the exchange of the relevant information possible;- more focus on the perpetrator in order to
reduce the number of victims;
networks.
258
Project
European Cross-Actors Exchange Platform for Trafficked Children on
Methodology Building for Prevention and Sustainable Inclusion - CATCH &
SUSTAIN
Reference
Promoter
European Federation for Street Children (LU)
Budget
517.254,96 € (465.529,47 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
INSTITUTO DE APOIO Á CRIANÇA (IAC)(PT); ISTITUTO DON CALABRIA (IT);
KOPIN (MT); ON THE ROAD ONLUS (IT); THE PUPIL PARENT PARTNERSHIP
(UK); SYNERGIA (IT); THE SMILE OF THE CHILD (EL); SOCIETY OF THE
FRIENDS OF CHILDREN -TPD (PL); EVANGELICKA DIAKONIA NA SLOVENSKU
(ED-ECAV) (SK)
1. to improve the knowledge on children groups at risk for HT;
2. to train multi-professional staffs (introducing preventive methods based on identification
and risks assessment, empowerment and life-skills education approach, data collection
trough participatory research
3. to design and test an anti-THB intervention programme targeted to vulnerable children;
4.to strengthen networks within civil society organisations, service providers of the child
protection systems, police forces, judiciary departments to support the establishment of
stable local multiagency coordination platform targeted to anti-trafficking prevention and
intervention. The partners will create a final operative toolkit with working and training
materials addressing the empowerment of vulnerable children and of the staffs working with
potential victims of trafficking and aiming at 1. improving the capacity of staffs in better
assessing and identifying the profiles of vulnerable children for THB; 2. empowering children
at risk in recognizing and protect themselves from risky propositions that may lead to HT; 3.
introducing new methodologies of data collection based on participatory research methods
actively involving territorial organizations and children.
259
Project
Successful multi-agency working to safeguard children: a European guide and
blended training among law enforcement officers & key agencies
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003990
Promoter
Home Affairs (BE)
Budget
834.393,44 € (749.368,75 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Province of Limburg - Department Police, Security & Public Order (BE); Mutsaers
Foundation (NL); National Police (ES); Victim Support Unit - Office of Public
Administration and Justice (HU); Ministry of Justice - Juvenile Justice Department
(IT); Nobody's Children Foundation (PL); Children Support Center (LT);
Establishment Center Dardedze (LV); CARDET (CY); Thomas More University
College, research group prevention of and dealing with violence (BE); Limburg
Catholic University College, research group education & ICT (ED+ict) (BE); Centre
for General Welfare Limburg (CAW 't Verschil) (BE); Confidential Center for Child
Abuse and Neglect Limburg (BE)
This project will make recommendations and offer guidance, in the form of an online
guide, on how to form a successful professional (multi-agency) chain for children
exposed to different forms of violence, exploitation and abuse. The project will deliver
a European blended training (tested in 8 Member States, translated in 11 languages),
a European guide, European recommendations, a user-friendly module for online
information sharing and joint working (open source), a European online platform of
practice (open source), comprehensive research and evaluation reports and a final
report.
260
Project
Children – potential victims of crime on Internet
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003996
Promoter
Ministry of Interior (BG)
Budget
125.084,00 € (112.538,07 €)
Timeframe
Partners
Home Office CAST (UK); General Inspectorate Romanian Police (RO); Cyprus Police
(CY)
Children - potential victims of crime on Internet Project is addressed towards
promoting the exchange of best practices among the partners’ LEA and wider EU
and neighbour states with a view of achieving more effective counteraction to online
sexual exploitation and abuse of children as well as improvement of the mechanisms
for international cooperation through arrangement and implementation of the
international conference and enhancing the professional capacity of LEAs. Project
objectives and results are drawn based on the professional experience of the
competent BG authorities and in line with the Stockholm Program, Convention on
cybercrime, the Council of Europe Convention on the Protection of Children against
Sexual Exploitation and Sexual Abuse and 2011/93/EU Directive of the EP and the
CE on combating sexual exploitation and abuse of children as well as child
pornography from December 2011. Activities: international conference - 2 fact finding
missions in the partner countries - elaboration of the standardized training program
for the local officials. 2 seminars entirely based on the training program for approx. 70
officials, on national level, are planned to be realized.
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Corruption
AGIS funded 4 corruption related projects and ISEC 21. The total amount dedicated
to corruption equals €8.338.000 (7.70% of the total combined programmes
funding).
"Exchange of information and best practices" accounts for the largest share of the
funding (60%), then "Awareness campaign" (19%). Way behind lag "Training" (8.3%),
"Study and Research" (6.25%), Data collection (4.85%) and "Operational
cooperation" (1.4%).
The most active promoters of corruption related projects are found in DE (6), RO (5)
and the UK (3). Then come promoters from BG, CZ & AT (2 projects) and from PL,
IT, BE, SE & LV (1 project each).
The average amount granted to corruption's projects equals €333.500
262
Project
‘Practice Meets Science’ — International Anti-Corruption Summer School,
IACSS 2008
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of Interior, Germany
Budget
€130 000 (€79 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2007 — April 2009
Partners
Prevention and Combating Corruption Bureau (KNAB), Latvia; Special Investigation
Service (STT), Latvia; Commission for Preventing Corruption (CPC), Slovenia;
Commission on prevention and fight corruption, Italy
The project aimed to improve cross-border practical cooperation in corruption cases
and to develop a mutual understanding among national authorities and organisations.
The focus was on innovative approaches to fighting corruption and closer
cooperation between practitioners and researchers. Prosecuting and fighting
corruption in the countries of Western Balkans and of the European Neighbourhood
Policy was given especial consideration.
The training course was organised from 10 to 19 July 2008 in Austria. It involved
around 60 representatives of the judicial authorities, law enforcement bodies, civil
society and universities.
 Training
booklet
available
at
bmi.at/cms/bia_en/IACSS_Review_2008_Online_neu.pdf (a)
http://www.bia-
263
Project
Enhancing operational Cooperation in Fighting Corruption in the European
Union
Reference
AGIS/2004/025
Promoter
Federal Ministry of Interior, Austria
Budget
€51 000 (€40 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2004 — February 2005
Partners
Standing Police Monitoring Committee, Belgium; Ministry of Interior, Finland; General
Inspectorate of the Luxembourg Police; General Inspector of Administration,
Portugal; Office of the Police Force Inspection Service, Slovakia; Protection Service
of the Law Enforcement Agencies, Hungary.
A workshop was held in Vienna on 24-26 November 2004 for the heads of, and
experts from, the Police Monitoring and Inspection Bodies (PMIB). The aim was to
exchange best practices on fighting corruption and to develop a vision for further EU
work on this issue.
During the workshop the following topics were discussed: the UN Convention against
corruption and how it is implemented at national level; corruption and the media;
corruption and organised crime.
 Guidelines on further cooperation between EU Member states
 Recommendations on future developments in the EU
264
Project
Organised crime, corruption and the movement of people across borders in the
new enlarged EU. A case study of Estonia, Finland and the UK.
Reference
AGIS/2004/085
Promoter
University of Manchester, UK
Budget
€247 000 (€172 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
University of Tartu Estonia, HEUNI Finland
The aim was to explore how vulnerable border guards are to corruption. The focus
was on immigration controls on the borders between Russia, Estonia and Finland.
The Common Policy on Immigration (COM (2001)672) was taken into consideration.
One of the topics explored was the approach taken by organised crime in transit and
destination countries. The modus operandi and development of new organised crime
groups were especially analysed.
The project was addressed to social science researchers and law enforcement
personnel with responsibility for policy and strategy, policy implementation and
operations. One of the main achievements of this project was to share information,
good practice and skills, and to improve mutual cooperation.
265
Project
European Healthcare Fraud and Corruption Conference
Reference
AGIS/2004/003
Promoter
NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service, UK
Budget
€220 000 (€150 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2004 — December 2004
Partners
NHS Counter Fraud and Security Management Service, UK; AOK, Lower Saxony,
Germany; NZ Zorgverzekeraars, Netherlands; Ministry of Health, Poland; Ministry of
the Interior, Slovakia; College of Pharmacists, Spain
All 27 EU Member States were invited, plus Turkey, the USA, Canada, Norway,
Switzerland and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The two day conference on 1-2 November 2004 in London brought together officials
responsible for preventing fraud and corruption in healthcare. The main objective was
to examine the issues relating to such fraud and corruption, both in the public and
private sector. Other priority goals included disseminating information and sharing
good practice regarding the most frequent problems.
One of the main achievements of the project was to set up an EU network of experts
to counter healthcare fraud and corruption.
 Website www.ehfcn.org
266
Project
Countdown to Impunity: Corruption-related Statutes of Limitation in the
European Union (EU)
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/100
Promoter
Transparency International, Germany
Budget
€430 000 (€302 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Transparency International in Austria, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Romania, Slovakia, Portugal
This was an awareness-raising project aiming at promoting organised and general
crime by analysing the corruption-related statutes of limitation and their operating
contexts across the EU. The project contributed to sharing best practice.
In addition to publications and research, the project featured two key events: the
expert roundtable meeting in Bucharest and the launch of the Best Practice Report in
Brussels.
Statutes of limitations set the maximum period within which a criminal or civil action
can be brought against an alleged offender.
Project report "Timed out: Statutes of limitations and prosecuting corruption in EU
countries" as well as 27 national reports, assessing the relevance of statutes of
limitations for anti-corruption law enforcement across the EU.
Further information is available at:
http://www.transparency.org/regional_pages/europe_central_asia/projects_and_activi
ties/statutes_limitations
267
Project
European Cooperation to Combat Corruption
Reference
JAI/2003/AGIS/202/
Promoter
Landespolizeischule Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
Budget
63 000€ (36 000€)
Timeframe
Partners
Austria, Belgium, France, Poland
The project consisted of a one week seminar for 40 officers from law enforcement
and other administrative bodies from all Member States and 6 candidate countries.
The objective was to analyse the situation regarding corruption in Europe and
candidate countries, describe at-risk situations and explain legal framework and
concepts.
The project contirbuted to sharing best practices.
268
Project
Evidence Based Action Against Corruption: the European Integrity Systems
projects
Reference
JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/010
Promoter
Transparency International Secretariat, Germany
www.transparency.org
Budget
2.5 mln€ (1.8 mln € of EU support)
Timeframe
From 2010 (30 months)
Partners
Transparency International's offices in 14 Member States
The objectives of the project are:
- to improve the understanding of the performance of existing anti-corruption
mechanisms in 23 Member States as part of the essential framework of preventing
financial and economic crime
- to mitigate primary corruption risks through evidence-based advocacy, including
policy reform, public education and other relevant activities.
To this end, the following activities should be undertaken:
- assessment of national anti-corruption systems and publication of 23 national
integrity reports and 80 policy papers
- workshops and regional roundtables
- more than 100 national and regional advocacy events based on key
recommendations
- publication of comparative reports on best practices and on common challenges
269
Project
Rising of anticorruption training system
Reference
Promoter
CENTRAL ANTICORRUPTION BUREAU (PL)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
Special Investigation Service of the Republic of Lithuania (LT)
1)Improvement cross-border practical cooperation - development a mutual
understanding among experts from national authorities and organizations
2)Innovative approaches to corruption prevention
3)Development of trainings - on national and international levels
4)Better knowledge and readiness of expert to prevent and fight against corruption ;
project will be implemented during the close cooperation between the group of
experts responsible for substantive part, IT experts responsible for technical issues.
Expected results and dissemination strategy: better anti-corruption knowledge of
experts; better cooperation between authorities responsible for anti-corruption
prevention and combating of corruption; increasing of society awareness concerning
the phenomenon of corruption.
270
Project
Internet based anti-corruption one-stop shop for European SMEs
Reference
Promoter
MINISTRY FOR FOREIGN AFFAIRS (SE)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
Global Advice Network (GAN) (DK)
Assist SMEs and other business in assessing corruption risks and to raise awareness
about anti-corruption legislation. The EU has a world-class resource on anticorruption issues in The Business-Anti-Corruption Portal that is a public private
partnership between the governments of Sweden, Austria, Germany, Norway, UK
(Portal Partner States) and Global Advice
Network. From its beginning in 2006 it has served as a free awareness tool for
business operating in development and emerging economies. As the portal was
funded from the Official Development Assistance (ODA) funds of the Portal Partner
States, thus targeting developing countries and emerging economy, there are
currently no profiles of EU countries. Thus, the responsible agencies from the Portal
Partner States has decided to extend the Portal to the EU countries themselves, thus
reaching more SMEs in the EU and equipping SMEs with risk-assessment tools and
skills. The portal can serve as a horizontal tool in the context of EU policy.
271
Project
„Development of the civil society involvement in drafting, implementing and
assessing anticorruption policies”
Reference
Promoter
ANTICORRUPTION GENERAL DIRECTORATE (RO)
Budget
Timeframe
18 months
Partners
1. Asociatia Pro-Democratia (RO); 2. AID (RO); 3. Institutul pentru Politici Publice
(RO); 4. Centrul pentru Jurnalism Independent (RO); 5. Freedom House (RO);
6.ExpertForum (RO); 7.Centre for Study of Democracy (BG); 8. University of Applied
Sciences (NL)
Enhancing efficiency of the cooperation between civil society and anticorruption
agencies
Expected results:
1. Analysis report drafted
2. Two study visits carried out
3. Best practice manual elaborated, translated and disseminated
4. Conference organised
5. Common action plan elaborated based on the best practice manual
Further information
Project
272
Involving European civil society players into detection and prevention of
political corruption and public money fraud: coalitions and capacity building in
Czech Rep., Poland and Slovakia
Reference
Promoter
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW SERVICE (CZ)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
SDOTO BULGARIA (BG)
Increase by know-how sharing and networking the capacity of front-line national and
EC level civil society players (watchdogs) to contribute in more coordinated and
efficient way to the fight against political corruption and misuse of public money (both
to detection and prevention, involving and informing public and to policy formation
processe. Expected results:
a) In each country, at least two cases /issues relevant for the problem will be
monitored and analyzed. The watchdog efforts, use of shared tools and methods and
the results will be described and reported.
b) Shared portfolio of tools and methods will be developed, tested
c) Three national reports and compiled EC level report will be published. Reports will
analyze key selected factors of pol. corruption and public money fraud involving
international networks, describing the CSOs tools and position in fighting the
corruption in those areas. EC level report will be in particular targeted to the prepared
EU Anti-Corruption Report mechanism.
d) On national and EC level we will approach relevant law enforcing and other bodies
with the report.
273
Project
Fighting Public Procurement Criminality. An Operational Approach.
Reference
Promoter
FREEDOM HOUSE INC, BUCHAREST BRANCH (RO)
Budget
Timeframe
26 months
Partners
1.The Ministery of Justice (RO); 2.Prosecutor's Office Attached to the High Court of Casatio and
Justice (RO); 3. National Anticorruption Directorate (RO); 4. National Institute of Magistracy (RO); 5.
superior Council of Magistracy (RO); 6. Fraud Investigation Directorate (RO); 7.National Association of
Specialists in Procurement (RO); 8.Expert Forum Association (RO); 9. EruActiv Romania (RO); 10.
Konrad Adenauer Foundation (DE)
Developed in response to Romanian authorities’ need to implement EU
recommendations in the field of fighting public procurement fraud, such as those of
“Fighting Corruption in the EU (Com(2011) 308 final)” and the CVM report of
February 8th 2012.
The purpose of the initiative is to increase the institutional capacity of Romanian
authorities to fight public procurement fraud through assimilation of their EU
counterparts' best practices and experience in implementing EC directives in the
field. Its 3 specific objectives are:
1. Contribute to the alignment of operational and training activities to EU standards
and promote experience exchange among Romanian experts and their EU
counterparts 2. Contribute to developing the capacities of judges and prosecutors
and law enforcement in view of fighting fraud in public procurement by promoting
mutual understanding of roles, communication and an increase in technical and
legislative knowledge. 3. Promote experience exchange and increase interoperability
among the relevant institutions in the field.
274
Project
European Anti-Corruption Training ("Practice meets Practice")
Reference
HOME/2011/ISEC/AG/FINEC-4000002168
Promoter
FEDERAL MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR / FEDERAL BUREAU OF ANTICORRUPTION (AT)
Budget
Timeframe
September 2011 – July 2013
Partners
NPU - National Bureau of Investigation/SI, CPC - Commission for the Prevention of
Corruption/SI, Bureau of the Fight against Corruption of the Presidium of the Police
Force/SK
EACT (European Anti-Corruption Training) is a practice-oriented project of the
Austrian Federal Bureau of Anti-Corruption (BAK) supported by Anti-Corruption
Authorities of Slovenia and Slovakia. EACT should deepen this cooperation by
identifying best practices of working methods. By establishing a dialogue with
international high-ranking experts in the field of anti-corruption the participants of
EACT will develop these best practices in the three main topics: "Investigation and
Prosecution", "Prevention" and "International Cooperation". EACT will thereby
provide support for the assessment process of the Member States' anti-corruption
efforts within the framework of the EU Anti-Corruption Report.
275
Project
Improving MAI capacity to identify and diminish corruption risks and
vulnerabilities through IT solutions
Reference
Promoter
ANTICORRUPTION GENERAL DIRECTORATE (RO)
Budget
Timeframe
20 months
Partners
General Inspectorate of Romanian Police/RO, Romanian Immigration Office/RO,
Directorate for the Driving Licenses Regime and Vehicle Registration/RO, General
Inspectorate for Emergency Situations/RO
To stimulate, promote and develop horizontal methods and tools necessary for
strategically preventing and fighting crime and guaranteeing security and public
order, with a focus on simplifying the procedures used for identifying and diminishing
the existing corruption-related risks and vulnerabilities in the administration and
interior sector through developing an IT application for the management of corruption
risks and monitoring the measures taken in this context. 1. Procedures for the
software utilisation and corruption risk analysis approved and enforced at the level of
all MAI structures. 2. Software installed and operational at the level of MAI Intranet
system. 3. Database on corruption-related risks and vulnerabilities operational at MAI
level 4. The project team members and 50 AGD experts trained as trainers in the
management of corruption risks and vulnerabilities 5. Pilot analysis for the 4 partner
institutions elaborated and approved. 6. The project team members and 50 AGD
experts trained to provide consultancy on corruption risk management software
utilisation. 7. Best practice manual on risks and vulnerabilities elaborated and printed
in Romanian and English, in order to be disseminated at national and European
level. 8. A conference at European level organised, with the participation of experts
from EU MS and anticorruption networks, on identifying corruption-related risks and
vulnerabilities; the project results and the English version of the best practice manual
disseminated at European level
276
Project
Promoting the exchange of best practices in detection, investigation and
sanctioning of corruption in EU
Reference
Promoter
Public Ministry - Prosecutor's office attached to the high court of cassation and justice
(RO)
Budget
Timeframe
18 months
Partners
Service Central de Prévention de la Corruption(FR), Oficina Antifrau de Catalunya
(ES), Ministry of Justice (RO)
To support EU anti-corruption efforts and promote exchange of experience and good
practice among the EU Member States. The activities that will be organized within the
project are meant to improve the contacts, to facilitate the exchange of best practices
and networking among investigators, prosecutors and judges working in the area of
fight against corruption in EU MS providing support for the assessment process of
the Member States' anti-corruption efforts in the framework of the EU Anti-Corruption
Report. , each workshop will approach one of the following main topics:
- Detecting the corruption offences
- Investigation techniques used for corruption offences
- Sanctions applied for corruption offences
The exchange of practice and the dialog between the practitioners will be made
possible by tools as solving case studies in working groups and lectures followed by
discussions moderated by a chair in order to ensure comparative view of the different
legislative and practical methods used in the fight against corruption.
277
Project
UNHEALTHY HEALTH SYSTEMS - Promoting integrity in the health service and
implementing check and balance evaluation
Reference
Promoter
TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL ITALY (IT)
Budget
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
RiSSC - Centro Ricerche su Sicurezza e Criminalità/IT
"Unhealthy Health System" aims at thoroughly study the anti-bribery context and
regulations in the health service in Italy, criminal acts along the supply chain in
transnational operations involving companies paying bribes to foreign public officials,
and international companies corrupting Italian public officials. The research presents
a comparison between the Italian context and the most effective international health
systems, conventions and best practices.
1. To improve the knowledge of national and international corruption and fraud in the
health sector, increasing the understanding of its causes and economic impacts.
2. To develop new and efficient toolkits for curbing corruption and fraud in the health
sector.
3. To disseminate principles, guidelines and toolkits, through an evidence-based
advocacy addressed both to the private and the public actors in the health service
278
Project
Monitoring Anti-Corruption in Europe: Bridging Policy Evaluation and
Corruption Measurement
Reference
Promoter
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF DEMOCRACY (BG)
Budget
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
University of Trento (IT)
MONAC will pilot an Integrated Anti-Corruption Enforcement Monitoring Toolkit
(referred to as IACEMT below) – a comprehensive set of tools for monitoring the
delivery of national level anti-corruption enforcement and the dynamics in the
incidence of corruption. The project will: i) contribute to the development of EU
methodology for monitoring anti-corruption policies and enforcement progress; ii)
provide national and EU policy makers with the results of the piloting of an anticorruption enforcement monitoring system that combines qualitative and quantitative
appraisals; iii) further the application of public-private partnerships in anti-corruption
in Europe. The project will target the identification of weak spots and gaps in law
enforcement and judicial cooperation in preventing and fighting corruption.. In phase
I, a task force of experts will map into a report the existing instruments for measuring
corruption and monitoring anti-corruption policies’ enforcement in EU Member States.
Phase II includes consultations with experts, policy makers and other stakeholders;
data evaluation events and policy workshops will be held in Sofia, Trento and
Brussels. . In phase III, the IACEMT will be piloted in Bulgaria and Italy resulting in
the publication of an assessment report of anti-corruption policies’ enforcement. The
development of MONAC assessment methodology will aim to arrive at a single
quantitative index for key areas of anticorruption enforcement.
279
Project
Speak Up - Engaging Citizens in fighting corruption in Europe
Reference
Promoter
TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL (DE)
Budget
1.107.785,90 € of EU support
Timeframe
30 months
Partners
Transparency International Czech Republic/CZ//Greece/GR/Magyarország
Alapítvány/HU//(Ireland) Ltd./IE//Latvia/LV//Lithuania/LT//Luxembourg/LU
1. To support victims and witnesses of corruption to articulate and find solutions to
their grievances,
2. To engage citizens in fighting corruption,
3. To produce systemic changes in policy and practice
This data will be made available to feed into the EU Anti-corruption Report (duly
anonymised)
With notable exceptions, anticorruption work has therefore frequently remained at the
level of diagnosis and policy declaration, with progress remaining all too often illusive.
The project seeks to bridge this gap between diagnosis and action by providing
citizens with concrete, tangible and practical ways of engaging in the fight against
corruption.
Expected Results
1. Thousands of citizens have pursued their corruption related grievances
2. People-centred data concerning corruption widely-known and informing corruption
debates and strategies
3. Systemic changes in policy and practice around corruption 'soft-spots'
280
Project
Speak Up - Engaging Citizens in fighting corruption in Europe
Reference
Promoter
LATVIAN JUDICIAL TRAINING CENTRE (LV)
Budget
Timeframe
30 months
Partners
Prosecutor General Office/LV, The Latvian Council of Sworn Advocates/LV, Financial
Police Department, State Revenu Service/LV, German Foundation for International
Legal Cooperation (Deutsche Stiftung fur Internationale Rechtliche Zusammenarbeit
e.V/DE
1. To support victims and witnesses of corruption to articulate and find solutions to
their grievances,
2. To engage citizens in fighting corruption,
3. To produce systemic changes in policy and practice
This data will be made available to feed into the EU Anti-corruption Report (duly
anonymised)
With notable exceptions, anticorruption work has therefore frequently remained at the
level of diagnosis and policy declaration, with progress remaining all too often illusive.
The project seeks to bridge this gap between diagnosis and action by providing
citizens with concrete, tangible and practical ways of engaging in the fight against
corruption.
Expected Results
1. Thousands of citizens have pursued their corruption related grievances
2. People-centred data concerning corruption widely-known and informing corruption
debates and strategies
3. Systemic changes in policy and practice around corruption 'soft-spots'
281
Project
Non Repressive Model to Reduce Corruption at Municipal Level
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/AG/FINEC/4000003822
Promoter
Risk Monitor Foundation, Bulgaria
Budget
170.657,00€ (153.574,00€)
Timeframe
August 2013 – July 2015
Partners
Sofia Development Association (BG); MEPCO – International Advisory Center for
Municipalities (CZ)
Objective and results
The project aims to create a working model to reduce corruption at municipal level
in the city of Sofia with the help of leading foreign expertise and transfer of best
practices from the Czech Republic. It addresses the problem in a context broader
than the narrow margin of criminal law and is focused primarily on preventive
actions. The efforts are shifted towards developing a complex of ‘soft’, nonrepressive measures and tools.
Goals:
To improve the existing practices for prevention of corruption in the Municipality of
Sofia, To enrich the professional competences of the municipal staff to develop
and apply effective anti-corruption measures, To aid local administration in the
process of creation and implementation of an efficient strategy to curb corruption,
To increase the transparency of public spending, To trigger active dialogue with
the business on joint initiatives to reduce corruption, To facilitate the exchange of
relevant experience with affiliate municipalities in Bulgaria, Czech Republic and
throughout Europe.
282
Project
Engaging the EU Presidency in the Fight Against Corruption
Reference
Promoter
Transparency International Liaison Office to the EU (AISBL) (BE)
Budget
286.531,16€ (257.848,44€)
Timeframe
August 2013 – July 2015
Partners
Transparency International Lithuania (LT); Transparency International Greece (GR);
Transparency International Italy (IT); Transparency International Latvia (LV)
This project will engage with the rotating EU Presidency to facilitate the exchange of
best practice in policies to fight corruption and related crimes in the EU. It will use the
power of the Presidency as an agenda-setter and convenor to monitor the
commitment of Member States to anti-corruption measures at EU level and to hold
them to account. The project will take advantage of the presence of TI NCs and of an
established Liaison Office in Brussels to ensure the effective exchange of information
for monitoring and advocacy purposes. These NCs and TI EU will form a "shadow
presidency trio", mirroring the system of Council “presidency trios” in which member
states cooperate over an 18 month period to determine an agenda and set the work
programmes of the Council.
The main objectives of the project are to:(i) improve the capacity of TI National
Chapters (NCs) located in the EU to monitor and compare their governments'
commitments and actions at EU and national level;(ii) provide a platform for more
effective information sharing and advocacy;(iii) increase member states'
commitments to the EU anti-corruption agenda through, inter alia, real-time
monitoring their positions in the Council and the implementation at national level.
283
Project
Promoting effective Anti-Corruption Framework in the CEE countries
Reference
Promoter
OŽIVENÍ, O. S. (CZ)
Budget
406.187,71€ (357.445,19€)
Timeframe
12 months
Partners
Transparency International Slovakia (SK); Fundacja Instytut Spraw Publicznych (PL);
Transparency International Estonia (EE); Eötvös Károly Közpolitikai Nonprofit
Közhasznú Korlátolt Felösségü Társaság (HU)
The project's overall objective is to enhance institutional anticorruption (AC)
frameworks in CEE countries for more effective AC measures enforcement. The
project sets a broad approach to so-called soft corruption areas, often regarded as
preventive area for hard corruption. Research on anticorruption agencies (ACAs)
including best practice case studies of ACAs in CEE countries (Latvia, Slovenia,
Lithuania and Poland) will transfer through country-focused recommendations
experience and knowledge among post-communist EU countries. The project further
includes 4 in-depth researches on enforcement mechanisms of selected AC
measures in 7 CEE countries in areas of political parties financing (effectiveness and
pro-activity of oversight), conflict of interest (announcing during public bodies
sessions), whistleblowing (whistleblowers protection inside anticorruption agencies)
and access to information (in state-owned-enterprises).
The main outputs are two printed publications: 1) a 150 pages compilation of
project’s researches and surveys results concluded with the set of general
recommendations for post-communist EU countries, printed in 6 languages versions
(CZ, SK, PL, HU, EE, LV) + English PDF and the survey results part also in Croatian
PDF; 2) a 30 pages publication of detailed country focused recommendation printed
in 6 languages versions (CZ, SK, PL, HU, EE, LV) + English PDF.
284
Project
United Against Corruption
Reference
Promoter
OLT County Police Inspectorate (R0)
Budget
274.017,98€ (246.533,98€)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Dambovita County Police Inspectorate (RO); Regional Police Directorate Vidin (BG);
Regional Police Directorate Pleven (BG); State Police of Latvia (LV); Anti Corruption
General Directorate (RO); Transparency International (ro)
The project’s main objective is to contribute to the development and implementation
of instruments regarding the prevention and fight against corruption, in Romania,
Bulgaria and Latvia. Specific objectives are: Objective 1-The analysis of the main
trends of corruption (most vulnerable areas) and the causes and effects of corruption
on the society, in RO, BG and LV. Objective 2–Improvement of the expertise and
knowledge of relevant stakeholders (law enforcement, judiciary, civil society, media)
on detection and repression of corruption from RO, BG and LV. Results/outcomes:
1000 best practices guide developed and disseminated, issued in ENG, RO, BG and
LV;150 officers from RO, BG and LV Police trained;2 press conferences made; 1
seminar organized; 10.000 flyers,10.000 brochures, 10.000 pens,10.000 key chains,
10.000 posters disseminated to the population; 1 site updated; 7 press releases; a
conference room/training room equipped;3 steering committees held.
Results/outcomes: 1000 best practices guide developed and disseminated, issued in
ENG, RO, BG and LV;150 officers from RO, BG and LV Police trained;2 press
conferences made; 1 seminar organized; 10.000 flyers,10.000 brochures, 10.000
pens,10.000 key chains, 10.000 posters disseminated to the population; 1 site
updated; 7 press releases; a conference room/training room equipped;3 steering
committees held.
285
Project
Transnational co-operation in scope of prevention and fight against economic
and financial crime and corruption as an element of ensuring safety in EU
Reference
Promoter
Regional Police Headquarters in Lublin (PL)
Budget
507.723,8€ (456.951,42€)
Timeframe
Partners
Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Białymstoku/Regional Police Headquarters in
Białystok (PL); Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Olsztynie/Regional Police
Headquarters in Olsztyn (PL); Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Rzeszowie/Regional
Police Headquarters in Rzeszów (PL); Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w
Radomiu/Regional Police Headquarters in Radom (PL); Urząd Kontroli Skarbowej w
Lublinie, Tax Audit Office (PL); Centralne Biuro Antykorupcyjne/Central AntiCorruption Bureau (PL); Izba Celna w Białej Podlaskiej/Customs Chamber in Biała
Podlaska (PL); Ministerstwo Finansów, Departament Informacji Finansowej/Ministry
of Finance, Financial Information Department (PL); Nadbużański Oddział Straży
Granicznej/Nadbużański Border Guard Unit (PL); WSPOL/Police Academy in
Szczytno (PL); General Directorate National Police in Bulgaria (BG); Hamburg Police
(DE)
Main objective of the project is to improve and develop international cooperation in
preventing and fighting corruption, financial crime and ensuring effective confiscation
of criminal assets in area of EU Eastern border. Results of the project: - 120 people
trained in methods of effective fight against corruption, confiscation of criminal
assets, financial investigation; 1 cooperation network on effective fight against
corruption, confiscation of criminal assets, financial investigation; 1 protocol
facilitating exchange of information on identification of criminal assets, (…) , 1 manual
on financial investigation, 1 manual of anti-corruption procedures
286
Project
Lifting the Lid on Lobbying: Taking secrecy out of politics in Europe
Reference
Promoter
Transparency International (DE)
Budget
137.2537,45€ (123.5283,70€)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Transparency International Austria (AT); Transparency International Belgium (BE);
Transparency International Bulgaria (BG); Cyprus University of Technology (CY);
Transparency International Czech Republic (CZ); Transparency International
Deutschland (DE); Transparency International Estonia (EE); Transparency
International Spain (ES); Transparency International France (FR); Transparency
International Hungary (HU); Transparency International Ireland (IE); Transparency
International Italy (IT); Transparency International Lithuania (LT); Transparency
International Latvia (LV); Instituto de Ciências Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa
(PT); Transparency International Slovenia (SI); Transparency International Slovakia
(SK); Transparency International UK (UK); Transparency International EU Liaison
Office (BE)
This project aims at preventing corruption and promoting transparent and
accountable lobbying practices by developing and promoting solutions and tailormade recommendations to decision makers in the public and private sector. Anticorruption organizations from 18 EU member states will work in close collaboration
with the TI EU liaison office. Expected outputs and deliverables:
- 1 regional report, 3 research papers
- 18 national reports, 9 national and 1 EU policy papers
- 20 dedicated web interfaces
- 3 project events, incl. 1 international seminar
- 73 national events (roundtables, workshops, seminars, press conferences, etc.)
- 10 videos, audio-recordings, podcasts and dozens of articles, blogs
- 9 other (lobby city tour, award, cartoons, etc.)
Project
287
EU Cross Border Bribery Taskforce
Reference
Promoter
City of London Police (UK)
Budget
150.033,99€ (135.030,59€)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
State Prosecutor for Serious Economic Crime (DK); The Commission for the
Prevention of Corruption (SI); Central Service for the Prevention of Corruption (FR)
• Strengthening and consolidating law enforcement cooperative networks between
the EU in relation to cross-border bribery matters
• To encourage information sharing between the EU in relation to cross-border
bribery matters and related contemporary practices and case studies
• To improve knowledge of EU agencies’ legal, jurisdictional and operational
parameters
• To use the existence of the EU Cross-Border Bribery Taskforce as an avenue of
engagement with other relevant stakeholders
• Encourage greater engagement in Eurojust’s Joint Investigative Team (JIT)
arrangements
Deliverables, outputs and results:
2 x annual conferences with representatives from 20 member countries
1 x online information sharing portal facility
1 x contact list for investigators and prosecutors who can engage in cross-border
anti-bribery cooperation
Development of best practice guidance on cross-border bribery investigations
Distribution of bribery prevention advice to international business community
Joint investigations between EU member states
288
Horizontal approach on crime prevention
This area collects 46 projects for a total amount under all programmes
(DAP/AGIS/ISEC) of €14.559.000 (13,5% of the grand total).This area received the
second highest number of projects, just behind THB. For this area, AGIS funded 9
projects while ISEC funded 37.
The most funded activities are identified as "Exchange of Information and Best
practices" (40%), then comes "Operational cooperation" and Study & Research"
activities (approximately 20% each). Training and Awareness campaigns amount for
nearly 7% of the funding. Data collection lags way behind in attracting less than 1%
of the available funds.
Most active promoters' nationalities in crime preventions are IT (10 projects), FI, BE
& UK (5), LT (4), FR, DE, NL (3), HU & CZ (2), PL, ES & AT (1).
The average grant's amount for crime prevention related projects equals €316.500.
289
Project
Developing an EU statistical apparatus for measuring organised crime,
assessing its risk and evaluating organised crime policies
Reference
AGIS/2003/051
Promoter
Transcrime, University of Trento, Italy
Budget
€109 000 (€65 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2003-December 2004
Partners
Italy, France, UK
The aim of the project was to help develop a coherent EU statistical framework for
measuring the volume of organised crime and assessing its risk (threat and harm) in
order to set up early warning systems. Another important goal was to assess the
effectiveness and efficiency of organised crime reduction policies.
The project included analysing common standards for the collection of national
statistics on organised crime and developing indicators to measure organised crime
and to assess its risk and evaluate crime reduction policies. The long-term objective
was to create a harmonised system for collecting such statistics and to implement the
common standard in all EU Member States.
 Final report and CD-ROM (pva)
290
Project
The Stockholm Criminology Symposium and the Stockholm Prize in
Criminology 2008
Reference
Promoter
The Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention
Budget
€200 000 (€97 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2008 — October 2008
Partners
The 27 EU Member States, the European Institute for Crime Prevention and Control
and organisations from 10 non-EU countries
The Stockholm Criminology Symposium is an annual platform of discussion for
researchers in criminology and related sciences, policy-makers, decision-makers and
key practitioners engaged in criminal policy matters. The 2008 symposium, held on
16-18 June, was attended by more than 500 people. The objective was to stimulate
knowledge-based crime policy, specifically within the following areas: 1) improved
knowledge of the causes of crime; 2) more effective and humane public policies for
dealing with criminal offenders; 3) greater knowledge of alternative crime prevention
strategies inside and outside the criminal justice system; and 4) policies for helping
the victims of crime.
The symposium featured 70 pre-planned sessions with 189 speakers. The discussion
topics included innovative policing, reforming the prison system, experiments in crime
prevention and contemporary criminology. In particular, the following topics were
addressed: 1) Research on juvenile delinquency and later offending and related
problem behaviour; 2) Special measurers in prisons, juvenile re-offenders and the
reintegration of prisoners; 3) Incentives and earned privileges for prisoners; 4)
Victims of crime and integrated programmes to combat domestic violence. The
Commission also took part by hosting two sessions: (i) restorative justice in Europe
and (ii) a study on minimum standards for pre-trial detention procedures and the
routines for regular review of the grounds for detention.
The Crime Prevention Award ceremony also took place during the conference.
 A publication on the content of the conference (a)
 The website www.criminologysymposium.com with information sessions
291
Project
Developing the European Crime Prevention Award as a tool for sharing and
encouraging good practices in crime prevention
Reference
AGIS/2006/149
Promoter
National Council for Crime Prevention, Finland
Budget
€80 000 (€54 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2006 — May 2008
Partners
Permanent Secretariat for Prevention Policy, Belgium; Danish Crime Prevention
Council; European Forum for Urban Security, France; Law Institute, Lithuania; State
Council on Crime Prevention of Slovakia; Crime Strategy Unit, Home Office, UK
The project aimed mainly at supporting on the Best Practice Conference — one of
the most important initiatives organised by the European crime prevention network
(EUCPN). This conference was held on 27-28 November 2008 in Hämeenlinna,
Finland and it focused on the ‘Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Related Violence,
Crime and Disorder’. It was attended by the national representatives to the EUCPN,
researchers and other experts from the public sector and NGOs (more than one
hundred participants).
Several presentations dealt with such topics as the relationship between alcohol and
drugs, violence and crime, a multi-agency local approach to preventing alcoholrelated problems, identifying and implementing good practice in crime prevention,
and national crime prevention frameworks.
The project also aimed at improving the European Crime Prevention Award (ECPA).
Its past conceptual and organisational shortcomings were carefully evaluated by a
working group. This initiative ‘Developing ECPA and good practice as tools in crime
prevention’ was part of the EUCPN Work programme and was presented at a
EUCPN Board meeting in 2008.
The ECPA award ceremony was held during the November conference. Of the 13
projects submitted for the competition, the winner was the Danish ‘Ringsted
experiment’.
 The description of projects and other presentations available on the website of
the conference: http://www.rikoksentorjunta.fi/38583.htm
292
Project
Costs and the Distribution of the Costs of the Crime and Disorder and Crime
Prevention
Reference
AGIS/2003/102
Promoter
National Council for Crime Prevention, Finland
Budget
€500 000 (€80 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
August 2003 — May 2004
Partners
All the Member States
A seminar on ‘costs and the distribution of costs of crime and disorder and crime
prevention’ was held in Helsinki on 1-2 April 2004 by the Finnish National Council for
Crime Prevention in cooperation with the European Forum for Urban Safety and the
Swedish Council for Crime Prevention.
It consisted of plenary sessions and workshops attended by experts in the field of
crime prevention and social cost assessment, as well as political decision makers
and representatives of local authorities. While there is an extensive literature on the
cost of crime in general and of some specific forms of crime, and some literature on
the cost-effectiveness of prevention methods, the question of the distribution of costs
of crime and its burden on local authorities has been less explored.
The seminar was a contribution to achieving the task of developing ‘insight into the
costs and benefits of preventing crime in order to promote cost-effective approaches
to crime prevention at European level’ (EUCPN Work programme 2003-2004).
293
Project
Project ‘Beccaria’ Quality Management in crime prevention
Reference
AGIS/2003/120
Promoter
Lower Saxony Ministry of Justice, Germany
Budget
€253 000 (€176 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Belgium, Denmark, Estonia, France, Czech Republic
The main goal was to examine how quality management is ensured when
implementing crime prevention initiatives. Attention was paid to proposing a uniform
European crime prevention terminology and to systematising crime prevention
approaches. Evaluation and quality management standards were also drawn up,
taking into account different legal, social and cultural systems.
Another goal was to develop specialist vocational qualification in crime prevention
and to set up a European crime prevention curriculum or a European Crime
Prevention Academy.
An advanced research project was carried out and its results were disseminated via
local, national and European (EUCPN) conferences. One of the organisations
involved in this project was HEUNI — the European Institute for Crime Prevention
and Control, which is affiliated with the United Nations. Others taking part were the
International Centre for the Prevention of Crime (ICPC), which supports UN
prevention activities, the European forum for Urban Security (EFUS), the
International Society for Criminology and the European Society for Criminology.
The project helped provide a more standardised comparison among countries. It also
created the prerequisites for identifying best practice projects.
 A booklet ‘Quality in crime
www.beccaria.de
prevention’
available
on
the
website
294
Project
International Cooperation on Security,
Development and Cohesion
Legality and
Transparency for
Reference
AGIS/2003/154
Promoter
Ministry of Interior, Italy
Budget
€151 000 (€105 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2003 — February 2004
Partners
Ministry of Interior, Spain
The purpose of this project was to organise training and an international conference
on the use of the structural funds in preventing and combating organised crime.
Based on several initiatives in the South of Italy, the exchange of information focused
on new methods of fighting against crime, with particular attention to social action
and risk prevention.
The target groups were members of the judiciary and law enforcement officers.
Final report available (a)
295
Project
Working together on crime prevention
Reference
AGIS/2004/078
Promoter
International Police Association (IPA), Czech Republic
Budget
€255 000 (€164 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
August 2004 — August 2005
Partners
International Police Association, Germany; Criminal Intelligence Service, Austria;
Hungary, Poland, Slovakia
Since the Czech Republic was a new member of the EU, it had only limited
experience with networking and mutual cooperation with other Member States.
Information, experience and best practice were not well disseminated in most
government departments and there was a lack of cooperation with NGOs. The
project aimed to fill these gaps.
The project consisted of eight seminars focusing on crime prevention and the
protection of victims' rights, particularly children's rights, and on corruption,
professional ethics, racism, extremist tendencies and new issues concerning
migrants and their criminal activities.
The participation of Austria and Germany enabled a valuable exchange of best
practice and gave the seminar discussions a European dimension. Moreover the
project helped develop methodologies for cooperation between public authorities and
NGOs.
296
Project
Organised Crime Outlook. A method for and assessment of likely future trends
in organised crime in the EU.
Reference
AGIS/2004/117
Promoter
Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy, Ghent University, Belgium
Budget
€119 000 (€76 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Ministry of Justice, Belgium; National Council for Crime Prevention, Sweden; Office
for the Prevention of Corruption, Slovenia
The project was designed to meet the need for environmental analysis in the new
methodology for the EU Organised Crime Report.
The main objectives were to contribute to the further development of a risk-based
methodology for analysing the threat of crime and to help Member States and the
Commission develop instruments for assessing the future crime arena so as to finetune policies accordingly.
It consisted of three different phases. The aim of the first phase was to develop a
methodology for carrying out environmental analysis in the field of organised crime.
In the second phase this methodology was tested in four different contexts.
 A final report containing a substantiated methodology for environmental
analysis for strategic thinking for policy purposes — Organised Crime
Scenarios (pva)
297
Project
Sensitisation for prevention - Public awareness of the importance of prevention
activities
Reference
AGIS/2004/161
Promoter
Caritas, Rome
Budget
€213 000 (€148 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2004 — July 2005
Partners
A.D.A.P, Madrid, Spain; Caritas Hellas, Athens, Greece; Portuguese association on
the fight against AIDS, Lisbon; AIDSi Tugikeskus, Tallin, Estonia; Latvian Genders
Problem Centre, Riga, Latvia; Missing persons’ family support centre, Vilnius,
Lithuania
The project consisted mainly of research and exchange of information on best
practices in the private sector to avoid the risks of involvement in the trafficking or
sexual exploitation of children.
Several seminars and workshops encouraged cooperation between public and
private structures and authorities. Public awareness-raising initiatives facilitated the
dissemination of information on the risks and threats on specific occasions such as
travel, weddings etc.
 The website www.caritasroma.it contains a special section ‘Sensibilizzare per
prevenire’ with a video material.
 Final report and conference materials (a)
298
Project
Method for and Assessment of the Vulnerability of Sectors
Reference
AGIS/2003/132
Promoter
Institute for International Research on Criminal Policy, Ghent University, Belgium
Budget
€210 000 (€199 000 EU support)
Timeframe
October 2003 — September 2005
Partners
Belgium, Italy, Germany, Netherlands
The objective was to further develop a methodology for analysing the threat of crime
and to help Member States and the Commission to develop instruments for
measuring crime and to fine-tune their policies accordingly. This research was
designed to study the vulnerability of legal economic sectors for the EU Organised
Crime Report and for crime proofing.
The project consisted of three phases. During the first phase, a methodology was
developed for analysing the extent to which legal economic sectors are vulnerable to
organised crime. Proofing against crime and fraud is an essential part of this
methodology. Another part of the project focused on applying the methodology in four
sectors: transport, intellectual property, the use of human organs and waste disposal.
299
Project
Re.S.P.I.R.O. — Crime prevention in penitentiary system
Rete Sviluppo Prevenzione Inclusione Risorse Opportunità — Network
Development Prevention Inclusion Resources Opportunity
Reference
AGIS/2006/240
Promoter
Centro di Formazione Professionale Piemontese — CFPP ONLUS, Italy
Budget
€300 000 (€210 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2007 — December 2008
Partners
France, Romania, Spain
The project aimed to enlarge and strengthen cooperation networks which enable the
private and public sectors to exchange best practices and new strategies to prevent
crime. It focused in particular on the social and economic integration of prisoners and
ex-prisoners. The project was based on inter-institutional partnerships:
 by building the inclusion processes, and/or renewing the weak links in those
processes, identifying benchmarks for operators;
 by promoting a social approach to various aspects of criminal behaviour.
The project examined in detail new economic or technical strategies for preventing
crime in the prison system. The research was carried out at local, national and
European levels. The project helped strengthen cooperation among public institutions
and private bodies. In total 17 partners (6 public bodies and 11 private ones) took
part in the project and more than 650 operators were involved.
As a result, intervention models were developed, durable networks were created for
sharing information and exchanging experiences and good practises, and the
partners coached one another in transferring innovations and successful practises.
300
Project
Strengthening Transnational Approaches to Reducing Re-offending (STARR)
Reference
ISEC/2007/517
Promoter
London Probation Board, UK
Budget
€1 600 000 (€1 200 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from September 2008 (36 months)
Partners
Bulgaria, France, Hungary, Netherlands
The project is aimed at substantially improving the EU’s understanding of what works
in reducing offending across a range of offence types. The objective is to develop
evidence-based processes for identifying and sharing good practice in the future,
with an initial emphasis on three priority areas. There is a particular focus on:
 young offenders age 16-25 (including combating radicalisation, race- and faithmotivated crime, and community-based activities of organised gangs) set
within a context of diversity (especially ethnicity and gender) and inclusion,
including entering employment as a way out of crime;
 domestic violence (taking account of gender/power and anger-management
approaches);
 drug-related crime (emphasising the transferability of cognitive behavioural
approaches).
The research was disseminated through two international conferences, each lasting
three days, in October 2008 (UK) and April 2010 (BG). They were attended by justice
representatives from all EU countries.
Practices were developed and adapted through demonstration projects and five
transnational seminars. The seminars involved ten experts from each partner
country, and each seminar lasted at least two days. They were held in January, June
and October 2008, June 2009 (UK, FR, BG, HU) and April 2010 (BG). They helped
create a network of informed practitioners able to pass on their expertise to wider
communities.
 Research findings and conference results disseminated through the website:
http://www.london-probation.org.uk/resource_centre.aspx (to be confirmed).
301
Project
Assessing Deviance, Crime and Prevention in Europe — CRIMPREV
Reference
FP6 – 2004 — CitizenS — 5, CIT5-CT-2006-028300
Promoter
Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Groupe Européen de Recherches sur
les Normativités, France
Budget
€1 700 000 (€1 million of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2006-December 2009
Partners
26 criminology research institutes across the EU
The project aimed to pursue research into various aspects of crime prevention. The
activities were based on interdisciplinary cooperation, with a European comparative
approach.
Among the issues explored were:
- factors of deviant behaviour
- criminalisation
- perceptions of crime
- public polices for prevention
In all, 46 meetings and workshops were attended by more than 500 researchers,
policymakers and practitioners. They facilitated the exchange of research findings,
best practice and other information.
 The project website http://crimprev.eu contains various publications
302
Project
Promotion of Crime Prevention Through Community Policing in Talsu Police
Department
Reference
Promoter
State Police, Latvia
Budget
€660 000 (€470 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from May 2009 (36 months)
Partners
Open Society, Czech Republic
The project aims to promote crime prevention through community policing by the
Latvian State police and to strengthen police cooperation with inhabitants, public
institutions and NGOs. The action taken should build trust between citizens and the
police. A focus is given on crimes among young people and on adult crime
prevention. The activities should help the police develop strategies and action plans
to meet the needs of local communities.
Public opinion polls were carried out by professionals and police in order to obtain
initial information about public trust to the police and pubic order and to identify
concrete safety issues at the local level and ways to cooperate with citizens, with a
multidisciplinary approach.
The project also includes seminars and two training sessions. A study visit to Czech
Republic took place in May 2010.
 Crime prevention materials on several topics have been developed and
produced by the project team.
 Summary results of the surveys are available in English at
http://www.vp.gov.lv/index.php?sadala=71&id=12831 and other information at
http://www.talsi.lv/public/31429.html
 Handbook on how to implement crime prevention initiatives through
community engagement, will be published in English and Russian in the end of
2011/ beginning of 2012
303
Project
Disruption of the Structures of Organised Crime through the Means of
Organisational Psychology
Reference
Promoter
National Bureau of Investigation, Finland
Budget
Timeframe
Ongoing from July 2009 to December 2011
Partners
Serious Organised Crime Agency, UK, Europol; Prosecutor General’s Office,
Lithuania; Ministry of the Interior, Estonia; National Criminal Police, Sweden; Benelux
University Centre, Belgium, Ministry of the Interior, Latvia
The project has developed new methods of investigation into the vulnerabilities of
criminal networks and organisations. It should build an innovative complementarity
between the preventive and law enforcement approaches. The work was based on
the wide range of practical experience of the partners to deal with various forms of
organised crime and the use this knowledge while applying the methods and theories
of organisational and social psychology to analysing criminal networks and
organisations.
Two high-level workshops have already been held in Finland. Senior law
enforcement officials, senior prosecutors and behavioural scientists from the partner
countries jointly discussed and identified different strategic alignments. New
innovative methods for disrupting organised crime have been developed.
The project includes two major studies. The aim of the first study, being finalised, is
to explore the existing policies and practices in reducing and fighting organised crime
in six EU countries. Regarding the second study, information on existing organised
crime groups and networks will be collected and analysed in 2011.
.
304
Project
The EUCPN Best Practice Conference and the European Crime Prevention
Award 2009
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/063
Promoter
Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention
Budget
€197 000 (€137 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2008 — February 2010
Partners
Committee for prevention of crime, France; Directorate-General for Safety and
Prevention, Belgium
The Best Practice Conference (BPC), organised on a yearly basis under the auspices
of the European Crime Prevention Network (EUCPN), provided an opportunity to
share and disseminate experience, knowledge and best practice in the crime
prevention field. The conference focused on the theme ‘Preventing crime against and
by children and youth — contemporary and future perspectives — with special
attention to preventing recruitment to criminal groups’. Four workshops were held on
cybercrime, recruitment to criminal groups, school bullying and innovative prevention
methods.
The European Crime Prevention Award (ECPA) competition was organised in
connection with the conference.
Conclusions of the conference, published in the annual report on the activities of the
EUCPN in 2009, endorsed by the Council.
305
Project
Integrated Actions for Legality
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/071
Promoter
Prefecture of Reggio Calabria, Italy
Budget
Timeframe
Ongoing from January 2010 (24 months)
Partners
Local government and police service in Oradea, Romania; Calabria region, Italy;
Municipalities of Locri, Palmi, Polistena, Melito, Porto Salvo, Reggio Calabria, Italy;
Bulgaria, Malta, Greece
The aim is to identify and to test specific methods of preventing and fighting against
organised crime, with the direct involvement of citizens.
An action plan will be drawn up, featuring practical ways of giving the law
enforcement authorities greater control on the ground.
The project will be concluded by a European conference for the actors involved.
306
Project
EUCPN Best Practice Conference and European Crime Prevention Award 2008
Reference
Promoter
National Police Directorate, France
Budget
€140 000 (€105 000 of EU funding)
Timeframe
April 2008 — June 2009
Partners
DGPN, SG CIPD — France; Ministry of Justice, Sweden; Cabinet for Coordination of
Security, Portugal; participants from all EU countries
The project consisted in organising the EUCPN Best Practice conference and the
European Crime Prevention Award competition. The objective was to further develop
the ECPA as a major instrument for promoting and transferring good practices for
crime prevention in the EU, and to provide better assistance to EU Member States on
crime prevention.
Conference conclusions on security management in urban areas and the use of
video protection systems: available at www.eucpn.org
307
Project
Beccaria-Project: Knowledge Transfer in Crime Prevention
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of Justice of Lower Saxony, Germany
Budget
Timeframe
Ongoing from December 2008 (36 months)
Partners
University of Maribor, Slovenia; Crime Prevention Council, Denmark; Ministry of
Justice, Estonia; Tuscany Region, Italy; Institute of Criminology K.U. Leuven,
Belgium; University of the Arts, London; European Forum for Urban Safety, France;
Ministry of Interior, Czech Republic; University of Silesia, Poland
The objective is to make existing crime prevention expertise more easily available.
The following activities are being undertaken to identify, structure and exchange
evidence-based knowledge:
1. Developing an electronic reference work (BeccariaPedia Portal)
2. Collecting, evaluating and presenting internationally irrefutable crime prevention
knowledge in the form of an electronic "toolbox"
3. Implementing further training (Training programme and Master’s course in Crime
Prevention)
4. Organising an expert symposium.
 Publications available on www.beccaria.de
308
Project
Intensive summer schools on organised crime
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/043
Promoter
University of Catania, Italy
Budget
€72 000 (€50 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
University of Bath, UK; University of Leuven, Belgium; New York University of
Macedonia
This project is part of the research on organised crime being undertaken by the
ECPR Standing Group on Organised Crime, with the aim of boosting cooperation
between the academic world and law enforcement agencies.
Its main activity is an annual summer school for students and practitioners in the field
of combating organised crime. Each summer school will last two weeks and focus on
a specific topic: analysing and tackling organised crime: theories, practices, and
policies; understanding and fighting organised crime in the new Europe; organised
crime and new security threats.
 Further information can be found at:
http://www.fscpo.unict.it/SGUE/ISSOC/Site_2/Welcome.html
 Allum F., Longo F., Irrera D., Panos K., Defining and Defying Organised
Crime. Discourse, Perceptions and Reality London, Routledge, 2009
309
Project
Quality of life in cities: public administration working to support and protect
victims of crime — Exchange and confrontation of experiences at European
level
Reference
AGIS/2003/133
Promoter
Province of Milan, Italy
Budget
€131 000 (€91 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2003 — January 2004
Partners
Laboratory for Social Health, Milan; Kuressaare association, Estonia; Euronem
association Greece; Dublin healthy cities, Ireland; Pec healthy cities Hungary;
Liverpool healthy cities; Southampton city council, UK
This project aimed to explore ways of providing better support to victims of crime,
with a special focus on more vulnerable groups such as elderly people, children and
women.
The promoter encouraged exchange of experiences and mapped initiatives already
being implemented in the participating cities. A network was set up linking these
cities.
The project consisted in collecting information through questionnaires sent to
institutions and by interviewing witnesses. Especial attention was paid to the judicial,
social or psychological needs of victims.
Two final seminars were held in Milan and Dublin.
 Booklet with best practices
310
Project
Transnational Prison Debriefing Unit — Serious & Organised Crime
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/058
Promoter
Merseyside Police, Liverpool, UK
Budget
€440 000 (€308 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Province Police Headquarters, Gdańsk, Poland; Luxembourg, Netherlands, Spain
The aim of the project was to develop the Prison Debriefing Unit, which is responsible
for identifying foreign nationals convicted of serious/ organised crime and or terrorism
offences and to offer them opportunities under legislation known as the Serious and
Organised Crime Police Act 1995 (UK).
The de-briefing method makes it possible to maximise the collection of criminal
intelligence, to recruit intelligence sources and to monitor counter-terrorism
intelligence.
311
Project
Implementing Local Safety Audits
Reference
HOME/2010/ISEC/FP/C3/1633
Promoter
Budget
530.000€ (430.000 of EU support)
Timeframe
2011-2014
Partners
Ministry of the Interior in Slovakia and Belgium; Crime prevention council of the
The overall objective is to increase number of local authorities to make use of local
safety audits with a view to implement strategic orientations on crime prevention and
to develop partnership based policies. To this end, the Guidance on local safety
audits” helping local actors to develop audit methodology should be adapted to
national and local contexts and effectively implemented in four Member States.
1
The project should contribute to the exchange of information on the issue and to train
and support relevant actors in identifying crime areas and identify and develop the
most suitable solutions. Study visits and use of IT technologies would be combined
with seminars and other workshops to network and cooperate between researchers,
practitioners and policy makers.
The Guidance was elaborated in 2008 by the European Forum on Urban Security
and should be available in Dutch, Czech, German, Hungarian, Portuguese and
Slovak, in addition to English, French and Spanish.
A multilingual website is among the expected actions to be undertaken.
The EUCPN closely follows the implementation of this initiative.
312
Project
Towards a European centre of expertise on crime prevention
Reference
HOME/2010/ISEC/FP/C1/4000001422
Promoter
Home affairs, Belgium
Budget
890.000€ (845.000€ of Eu support)
Timeframe
2011-2014
Partners
Ministries of Interior – Bulgaria, Spain, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, UK,
Portugal; Ministry of Jusitce – Ireland, Belgium, National Council for Crime
Prevention, Finland
The objective of the project is to provide the European Crime Prevention Network
with the secretariat function with a view to develop an integral EU approach on crime
prevention and to support policy makers and practitioners on European, National and
local levels.
Specific objectives are:
- Enhancing the awareness and engagement among Member States
- Exchanging expertise and good practice
- Promoting research activities by disseminating research results and stimulating the
EU research agenda in collaboration with academic community
- Monitoring recent trends and developments
- Increasing the visibility and impact of and the communication on the EUCPN’s
activities and approaches
- Increasing the knowledge and the awareness of EU partners and agencies, private
and non-governmental organisations and local practitioners
- Increasing the coherence between policies and approaches by collaborating with
and strengthening collaboration
- Providing advice on crime prevention strategies/actions
313
Project
The EUCPN Best Practise Conference and the European Crime Prevention
Award 2013
Reference
Promoter
MINISTRY OF THE INTERIOR (LT)
Budget
Timeframe
16 months
Partners
• Department of Justice and Equality – IE, European Forum for Urban Security – FR,
Union of the Baltic Cities – PL, Police department under the MoI – LT, Law Institute
of Lithuania – LT, Vilnius County Police Headquarters - LT
Give all the Member States (MS) an opportunity to share the best practises of the
crime prevention on the selected theme. The conference will enhance international
cooperation of the MS too. In connection with the conference the competition
European
Crime Prevention Award (ECPA) will be organized which is also the flagship event
and culmination of the EUCPN activities during the whole year.
The theme for the BPC/ECPA will be "Prevention of domestic violence".
The conference will comprise lectures, seminars/workshops and visits with the aim to
disseminate knowledge and discuss experience within the theme and give MS
represent conference will generate conclusions which will be implemented in the
EUCPN annual report as the basis for the European Council Conclusions.atives and
other participants the opportunity to change their good practise
They also will be inserted in to the book which together with all the good practises,
lectures and other conference information will be issued in the end of the project.
314
Project
Study on the possibilities to exchange information between administrative
bodies and traditional law enforcement organisations to apply administrative
measures within EU MS and at EU level.
Reference
Promoter
MINISTRY OF SECURITY AND JUSTICE (NL)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
n/a
Administrative authorities can and often play an important role in the prevention and
fight against (organized) crime, because many illegal activities depend on the use of
an infrastructure which is regulated by means of for example licensing and spatial
planning.
First, it seeks to explore to what extent the member states apply administrative
measures to prevent and combat (organized) crime, what legal framework underlies
these interventions and to study experiences, problems and solutions. Secondly,
because of the free movement of persons, goods and services within the EU, it is
also of primary importance to enable authorities to exchange legal and other
information for administrative purposes.
315
Project
Serious Offending by Mobile European Criminals - SOMEC
Reference
Promoter
NATIONAL OFFENDER MANAGEMENT SERVICE, MOJ (UK)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
"London Probation Trust (UK) , Conference Permanente Européenne de la Probation
(NL), Association of Chief Police Officer (ACPO) (UK), ACPO Criminal Record Office
(UK), Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) (UK) ,De Montfort University (UK) ,
State Probation Service of Latvia (LV), State Police of Latvia and the Ministry of
Interior(LV), Ministry of Security and Justice (NL), Prison & Probation Service,
Catalonia (ES)"
1. Assess the threat posed to EU citizens when serious, violent and sexual offenders
travel between EU member states.
2. Identify the methods used and the effectiveness of mechanisms used by EU
member states in the management of this high risk category of offenders.
3. Analyse best practice and provide recommendations to facilitate the improved
exchange of information for the prevention of crime. This project will provide an EUwide analysis to which all countries and respective authorities can refer. This
research will provide information on ‘What Works’ when managing serious and high
risk offenders. It will offer guidance and practical assistance when adapting specific
interventions. In addition the project will contribute to knowledge about the
importance of evaluation when implementing interventions with offenders,
subsequently reducing the likelihood of wasting money, resources and time with
interventions that are ineffective in rehabilitating offenders and reducing recidivism.
316
Project
Reducing Reoffending
Reference
Promoter
KNOWSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL (UK)
Budget
Timeframe
36 months
Partners
Merseyside Police (UK)
Municipality of the Hague (NL)
Mentor, Achieve, Learning Support (UK) European Research Institute (IT)
Liverpool John Moores University (UK)
Aim- To prevent crime by reducing reoffending rates through coordinated targeting of
resources at those offenders, whose criminogenic needs require additional
intervention and support.
Objectives- The project will deliver:
• Multi agency approach to improve offenders self-worth, self-motivation, desire to
change and willingness to engage, and increase their opportunities to receive
education, training and employment opportunities
• Life Change programme with the Voluntary Sector, to assist with mentoring, reintegration through the access to the 7 Pathways out of reoffending, and improving
public confidence that reoffending rates are reducing. It will target over 250 offenders
across the EU
317
Project
S.O.S. Legality - Seized businesses and goods from mafia to strategically
prevent crimes and promote legality through socio-economic development
socio-economic development
Reference
Promoter
ITALIAN UNION OF THE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE (IT)
Budget
Timeframe
30 months
Partners
Università Telematica "Universitas Mercatorum" (IT)
Prevent and combat the Mafia through a use of property and businesses confiscated
that promotes the integration / reintegration of victims of organized crime (employees
of businesses confiscated, business victims of the racket) in working / productive
activities.
Target groups of the projects are Institutional stakeholders, such as law enforcement
and judiciary officials of the prefecture, local authorities, business associations,
banking system, civil society organizations. Beneficiaries are victims of the Mafia
economic crime
318
Project
A European Model of Community Governance for Public Safety in a Diverse
Society
Reference
Promoter
CITY COUNCIL OF ARGANDA DEL REY (ES)
Budget
330.174,00€ of EU support
Timeframe
?
Partners
Instituto de Ciencias Sociais da Universidade de Lisboa (PT), CEPS (ES), Fiscalía
Provincial de Madrid (ES), Policía Municipal de Madrid, Ayuntamiento de Madrid (ES)
Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES), "Quartier-Management" Programme –
Senatsverwaltung für Stadtentwicklung und Umwelt (DE), Instituto Superior de
Ciências Policiais e Segurança Interna (PT)
• To position the European Union as an international reference for innovative models
of public safety in a diverse society.
Specific:
• To define and promote effective models of public safety inclusive with social
diversity, in order to protect equal human rights of everyone by addressing the
differential needs and resources of each one.
• To develop an integrated concept of public safety, with crime prevention, crime
fight, and safety promotion deeply intertwined within inter-organizational and
community participation systems.
• To improve cost-efficiency and effectiveness of public safety services and quality of
life by designing and implementing management models centred in social diversity.
319
Project
Empowerment of crime prevention culture of policing through promotion and
development of partnerships, crime-data analysis and environmental design
Reference
Promoter
THE OPEN SOCIETY, P.B.C. (CZ)
Budget
164.973,00€ of EU support
Timeframe
?
Partners
Pro-Police Latvia LV; Veiligheids Adviesbureau Zethoven NL
The general aim of the project is to promote crime prevention culture in policing in
Czech Republic, Latvia and other European countries by:
*Helping police to develop methods of situational crime prevention in their daily
performance and promotion of „problem-solving approach“.
*Bringing the idea of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) to
broad audience of police officers, architects and urban planners and the general
public.
*Networking of non-profit organizations across Europe that deal with issues of public
safety, crime prevention and policing to help them share their experience and to
transfer their successful projects to other countries.
320
Project
Best practice guidances and training as effective measure for prevention and
fight against crime
Reference
Promoter
FORENSIC SCIENCE CENTRE OF LITHUANIA (LT)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
State Forensic Science Bureau (LV), Estonian Forensic Science Institute (EE), State
police Forensic Service Department of Latvia (LV)
The main objective of the Project is to make precondition for effective prevention and
fight against sensitive and severe types of crimes, having international character, by
preparation of best practice guidances and by developing of competence and
qualification of forensic experts.
This objective will be achieved through implementation of such activities: 1.
Preparation of good practice guidelines for economic examinations; 2. Preparation of
minimum requirements for video surveillance systems for public areas (open and
closed);3. Specialised training of forensic experts in EnCase and Computer forensics
(two levels) and afterwards sharing knowledge with law enforcement institution
officers and other competent experts by organizing trainings on EnCase usage within
the partner countries; 4. Presenting of best practice guidances in international
scientific practical conference for direct beneficiaries: legislators, prosecutors, police
officers and forensic scientists with the purpose to assure their understanding of the
problems, convincing them for the necessity to implement into practice the presented
results.
321
Project
Research Network on Organised Crime 2013-2016
Reference
Promoter
FEDERAL CRIMINAL POLICE OFFICE GERMANY (DE)
Budget
Timeframe
36 months
Partners
Home Office London (UK), Research and Documentation Centre (NL), Swedish
National Council for Crime Prevention (SE)
The objectives of this network are to secure a comprehensive exchange of
information on research programmes and individual projects, to identify new research
themes, to develop innovative examination methods of OC research, to initiate and
carry out joint OC research projects and to systematically further develop concepts
and approaches to combat crime. The project is intended to contribute to the
exchange, dissemination and use of information, knowledge, experience and best
practice between Member States in various areas of law enforcement activity. The
project will result in a situation assessment of OC based on scientific research, an
overview of the research situation and priorities and the involved actors in OC
projects. It will provide valuable information to improve the fight against OC and to aid
the police in the field of crime prevention.
322
Project
FINANCING OF ORGANISED CRIME ACTIVITIES (FINOCA)
Reference
Promoter
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF DEMOCRACY (BG)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
Teesside University (UK), University of Trento (IT), State Police of Latvia (LV),
General Directorate for Combat of Organized Crime (GDCOC) (BG), National
Institute for Advanced Studies on Security and Justice (FR)
There are different financing mechanisms and opportunities to fund new or existing
criminal actors. Fairly little has been done in terms of systematically analysing or
targeting individuals or structures that are mainly involved in the financing of other
criminal networks / organised criminal activities. The financing of organised crime is
the type of ‘horizontal issue’ that threat assessments often skip, focusing instead on
the proceeds of crime / criminal assets or money laundering.
323
Project
Unfolding Unrest: signals en intervention. European working Conference on
Social Disorder
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003831
Promoter
Ministry of Security and Justice (NL)
Budget
105.083,50 € (94.564,60 €)
Timeframe
May 2013 (Conference)
Partners
Federal Public Service Home Affairs - DG Centre of Crisis (BE); The Home Office,
Public Order Unit (UK)
The project "Unfolding Unrest: signals en intervention. European working Conference
on Social Disorder" aims at organizing a interdisciplinary working-conference in May
2013 on large-scale public disorder. Representatives of National Crisis centres,
Police organizations and policymakers will exchange experiences and learn from the
approach in 7 EU-countries: the UK, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Greece
and the Netherlands. Objective is to prevent the occurrence of large scale public
disorder and to effectively tackle and de-escalate such disorder when it occurs.
Lessons from this exchange will be made public in a digital folder that will be
available to all EU-member states.
324
Project
Administrative approach to organised crime: support European local
authorities in combating local outcomes of organised crime
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003839
Promoter
Home Affairs (BE)
Budget
353.712,53 € (310.594,97 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
City of Genk (BE); Regional Information and Expertise Center Limburg (NL); Catholic
University Leuven, Faculty of Law, Leuven Institute of Criminology (BE)
Sharing the necessary information is, currently in Belgium, not evident. Therefore we
aim to translate the Dutch experience in this field, as it was built up in recent years, to
the Belgian legislative context. The main partner in this process is the Dutch Regional
Information and Expertise Center Limburg.
Together with this Center the city of Genk will study how and to what extent the
Dutch instruments can also be used in Belgium. To establish whether the applicable
tools also maintain their use in a third member state context, a partnership with
Denmark is set up. The outcome of this process is a procedures manual translating
the experiences into a universal guide that can be used in other Member States (with
a.o. best practices, list of necessary partners, FAQ's, literature, basic presentation
and case-study). EUCPN, here, will provide support and council, while stimulating the
implementation in other Member States.
325
Project
Joint investigations with the countries of the western Balkans to combat
organised crime and its effects on the EU
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003976
Promoter
Federal Ministry of the Interior / Criminal Intelligence Service (AT)
Budget
443.319,49 € (398.987,54 €)
Timeframe
?
Partners
Ministrstvo za notranje zadeve Republike Slovenjie (SI); Hungarian National Police
(HU)
The aim of the project is initially to identify the relevant partners in the Balkans.
Together with these partners, criminal structures are recognized and the most
relevant groupings are defined. Finally, parallel investigations should be initiated
against these crime groups, which eventually should lead teams of the countries
concerned in the establishment of joint investigation in order to exploit all the
possibilities of effectively combating these groups can. The current project would
subsume much of the OC (e.g. organized robbery and burglar gangs, human
trafficking, counterfeit currency and economic crime).
The participating countries and organizations benefited from the offer of information
exchange and joint operations initiated against international organized criminal
groups. Other advantages:
- Strengthening the effectiveness of the fight against international organized crime
along the Balkan countries (eg investigation of "Pink Panther" organized robbery and
burglary crime)
- Attenuation of criminal networks in the Balkans
- Weakening of logistics networks in Serbia
326
Project
Operation Terminus
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003978
Promoter
Metropolitan Police Service (UK)
Budget
1.630.826,82€ (1.467.744,14 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Romanian National Police (RO); Polish National Police (PL)
1) To build collective strategic understanding of the cultural and crime issues
impacting across the 5 member states (UK, Poland, Romania who all agree to
participation and later sharing with the other jurisdictions as non participants) 2) To
build collective strategic understanding of the roles, powers and procedures of the
agencies involved to identify and tackle service inhibitors and increase cooperation
and efficiency 3) To build tactical capability around the sharing of information,
delivery of joint enforcement operations and case management around Organised
Crime Groups and 'high harm' and 'prolific offenders' crossing international borders
and improved support for migrant victims of crime 4) To share learning with other
member states.
327
Project
Setting up the structure of a Danube River Forum
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003980
Promoter
Ministry of Interior (HU)
Budget
290.870,00 € (261.783,00 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Ministry of Interior of the Republic of Bulgaria (BG); Federal Ministry of Interior of the
Federal Republic of Germany (DE)
The goal is based on the evaluation of serious crimes and threats by organised
crime, to work out a cooperative platform that makes concrete operative steps
besides recommendations to strengthen cooperation between countries of the
Danube Region and in order to act effectively against organised crime.
Objectives: Increase jointly the safety and the security of the Danube; Take
harmonised and efficient measures against river and river related crimes and
organised crimes; Involve more authorities (border guards, water polices, customs,
civil protection etc.) to the national and international cooperation;
Establish the platform of this cross border cooperation for the Danube; Integrate the
national River Information Systems to support the data exchange.
Expected Results: Realize the law enforcement surveillance of the international
coordination and traffic on the Danube; Accelerate the flow of information due to a
direct connection between national law enforcement authorities of the Danube
Region countries; More effective border control; Shorten processing time for
detection of cross-border crime and emergency situations; The risk analysis will
support the border management, facilitating the detection of crime and crime
prevention; Support effective joint action on the Danube.
328
Project
AIRPOL II: The continuance and further development of the Airpol Network of
law enforcement agencies in airport and aviation related issues
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003993
Promoter
Belgian Federal Police (BE)
Budget
382.157,10 € (343.941,39 €)
Timeframe
?
Partners
Airports Regional Border Police Directorate (BG); Cyprus Police (CY); Danish
National Police - Aliens Department (DK); Guardia Civil (ES); Guardia Civil (FI);
Gendarmerie des Transports Aériens (FR); Police Aux Frontières - Directorat
Centrale (FR); Unité Centrale de la Police de l'Aéroport (LU); Koninklijke
Nederlandse Marechaussee (NL); Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras (PT);
Romanian Border Police (RO); Border Police Division - Swedish Police (SE); Greater
Manchester Police (UK); Border Force Heathrow (UK)
Consolidate and exploit the established network of law enforcement units (LEU)
working in European airports, by organizing activities in order to prevent and fight
strategic criminal phenomena in the airport & aviation sector. Three major OUTPUT
elements are to be distinguished:
-the strengthening of the Airpol's operational NETWORK
-the initiation & coordination of CROSS BORDER ACTIONS & TRAININGS
-the development of a knowledge center & the ADVISORY ROLE as a representative
body of experts
The DELIVERABLES generated by the planned activities consist of, amongst others,
a permanent network, inventories of best practices, training events, advices for
European & national authorities,...
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Project
Enlets disseminates best practices
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003994
Promoter
National Police Agency (NL)
Budget
622.263,60 € (587.727,60 €)
Timeframe
?
Partners
Home Office CAST (UK); General Inspectorate Romanian Police (RO); Cyprus Police
(CY)
This project will identify, coordinate and harmonise good and best practices and
expert knowledge on existing and new technologies between the 20 Law
Enforcement Agencies (LEA) of MS, Frontex and Europol, active in the European
Network of Law Enforcement Technology Services (ENLETS). results;
1. Defining good and best practices on ANPR,ICT, Surveillance and Front Line
Policing
2. Joint, relevant and cost effective co-creation and research
2. Experts and specialists trained,
3. New guidelines for LEA on technology services,
4. Half-yearly reports (at least 4 for each domain of interest) on the dissemination of
fact findings, gap analysis or good and best practices depending on each phase of
the project
5. Shared user requirements as input for partners in academia and industry.
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Cybercrime
With regards to cybercrime, 8 projects were funded under the AGIS programme and
25 under the ISEC programme, for a total amount of € 14.760.000. This represents
13.60% of the grand total of all programmes. Cybercrime is the second largest A2 funded area behind THB.
"Operational cooperation" accounts for the largest share of the funding (44.5%).
"Training" attracts almost 30% of the funding, "Study & Research" 12.3%, Awareness
Campaign a bit less than 7%, "Exchange of information & Best practices" 4.5% and
Data collection less than 2%.
Most active promoters for cybercrime are found in UK (6 projects), IT (5), DE (5), IE
(3), ES, BG & FR (2), BE, RO, HU, PL, CZ, EL, SI & EE (1).
The average amount granted to a cybercrime project equals € 434.000
331
Project
Cybercrime Investigation Developing an international training programme for
the future
Reference
JAI/2003/AGIS/036
Promoter
Central Police Training and Development Authority (CPTDA) UK
Budget
€420 000 (€147 000 of EU contribution)
Timeframe
September 2003 August 2004
Partners
All the Member States
A training programme was set up to ensure that officials in all EU Member States and
candidate countries adopt a standard and uniform approach to combating
cybercrime. The project included the development of training curricula which were
then tested via three training courses for 20 participants each.
 Training materials (pva)
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Project
International Forum on cybercrime (FIC)
Reference
AGIS/2006/109
Promoter
French Gendarmerie — Région Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France
Budget
€85 000 (€56 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Conference on 22 March 2007
Partners
Université des sciences et technologies de Lille; Groupement professionnel
«Entreprises et Cités»; Conseil régional du Nord-Pas-de-Calais; Chambre régionale
de commerce et d’industrie du Nord-Pas-de-Calais (CRCI); Agence régionale
d’information stratégique et technologique (ARIST) — Lille; Serious organised crime
agency (SOCA), London; Cybercrime unit, Brabant-Noord Police, Netherlands;
Federal computer crime unit (FCCU), Federal Police, Belgium
The project consisted of organising a one-day conference on 22 March 2007 in Lille.
Composed of seven workshops, it was attended by more than 500 law enforcement
officers, students, researchers, company directors and representatives of local
authorities. Among the topics discussed were the protection of vulnerable persons,
instruments for preventing and fighting against cybercrime, links between organised
crime networks and cybercrime, and European cooperation.
The Forum provided an opportunity to set up stands for private companies to support
them in tackling IT threats.
Moreover, a new initiative ‘LUCY’ was launched during the project, aimed at
developing synergies among stakeholders to help them tackle cybercrime more
efficiently. Awareness-raising and promoting practical solutions for professionals
were among the aims of this project. It involved the private sector and academia.
 The website www.nouvellesmenaces.eu contains a number of presentations
and other related documents.
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Project
E-Services Crimes: Theft and Illegal Use of Electronic Services
Reference
AGIS/2006/094
Promoter
Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Loughborough University, UK
Budget
€245 000 (€237 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Budapest; Transcrime, University of Trento, Italy
The objective was to review the nature and characteristics of e-services crime and to
measure its impact. Close cooperation was established with manufacturers, service
providers, security experts, international organisations such as ISACA and ISC2 and
two bodies responsible for standardisation — ETSI and ENISA.
Crime prevention was considered essential in the industrial sector. Crime risk and
security assessments were developed, especially in relation to mobiles phones
including smartphones which can be used to carry out financial transactions. The
extent and nature of computer attacks via malware was also explored. The research
highlighted a critical need for standardised data on e-crimes and information security
breaches.
The final conference was held on 20 November 2008 in Loughborough.
The project helped develop crime-proofing tools for goods and legislation in the field
of electronic services.
Publications
 The website www.virtuallyinformed.com contains materials from the final
conference.
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Project
Seminar for the elaboration of strategies and methods for prevention and
repression of computer crime
Reference
AGIS/2003/140
Promoter
Budget
€70 000 (€40 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2003 — December 2004
Partners
France, Italy, Romania
The project consisted of organising a seminar on hindering, preventing and
prosecuting IT crimes. As a first step, research was undertaken on national and
European instruments, investigation strategies and methodologies.
This seminar was intended for police officers and high-tech crime investigators from
EU Member States and candidate countries. It helped them exchange knowledge,
best practices and investigation techniques in this field.
 Operational guide on CD ROM (pva)
335
Project
III International Forum on Cybercrime — FIC 2009
Reference
ISEC/2008/027
Promoter
French Gendarmerie, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
Budget
€267 000 (€184 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2008 — June 2009
Final conference on 24 March 2009
Partners
Chambre régionale de commerce et d’industrie du Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Lille; Institut
des hautes études de sécurité (INHES), Paris; Club de la sécurité de l’information
français (CLUSIF), Paris; Innocence en danger (IED), Paris; Comité d’études de la
Défense Nationale (CEDN), Paris; Commandement de la gendarmerie nationale
algérienne, Alger; Federal Computer Crime Unit, Brussels; Gendarmerie royale du
Canada; Sûreté du Québec; Cyber Experience SL, Barcelona; Guardia di Finanza,
Rome; Polizia Postale e delle Communicazioni, Roma; Politie Brabant Nord, Pays
Bas; Direction générale de répression contre la criminalité organisée, Bucharest,
District Prosecutor Office, Belgrade
The aim of the project was to develop expertise on different aspects of cybercrime, to
exchange best practice and to raise awareness among small businesses. The target
groups included representatives of law enforcement and judicial services,
researchers and IT managers working for public authorities and private companies.
The project consisted mainly of preparing and organising a large conference, held on
24 March 2009 in Lille. It was attended by around 1 000 people. More than 20
workshops were organised during the conference dealing with topics such as tackling
cyber attacks, threats to companies posed by the Internet, the role of local
governments, skimming, cyber security in the banking and financial sector, centres of
excellence on cybercrime, and the impact of cybercrime on the economy.
 The website www.fic2009.fr contains summaries of the workshops and other
presentations.
 Two handbooks (one for directors of private companies and one for law
enforcement services) on cyber threats and how to tackle them.
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Project
SEPROI — Seminar for the elaboration of strategies and methods for
prevention and repression of computer crime
Reference
AGIS/2003/147
Promoter
Budget
€133 000 (€90 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2003 — May 2005
Partners
Ministry of Interior, France and Romania
The aim of this project was to create a working group on combating piracy and
audiovisual industry crimes, including violations of the access conditions for pay TV.
The project consisted of three weeks of seminars and eight weeks of studies on
investigation methods and strategies. The project contributed to the exchange of best
practices, which provided the basis for a handbook.
 Handbook on CD Rom and paper (a)
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Project
International meeting on tools, procedures, operational standards and
academic psychological research in the Internet investigation field, with a
special focus on child pornography
Reference
AGIS/2004/113
Promoter
Scientific Investigation Department of Carabinieri, Italy
Budget
€48 000 (€10 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2004 — March 2005
Partners
Police representatives from France, Spain and Turkey
The project consisted in organising a seminar, held on 5-6 November 2004 in Rome.
It focused on the development of investigative action to fight child pornography on
the Internet. The meeting was targeted at police services, forensic laboratories and
researchers.
The principal objectives were to update knowledge about investigations on the
Internet in specific fields of child pornography and to improve the use of standard
methods and tools on Internet technical investigation in order to provide useful
reports to magistrates. Improving international cooperation was another objective.
338
Project
Electronic trade in the internet — increasing security during online-auctions by
coordinated joint action of police and auction houses
Reference
AGIS/2004/144
Promoter
Brandenburg State Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Germany
Budget
€166 000 (€42 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2004 — September 2005
Partners
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Poland; State Bureau of Criminal
Investigation, Austria
The project was addressed to law enforcement officers and members of the judiciary
as well to private partners such as internet auction houses. It involved research into
the existing regulations on the prosecution of internet crime and into forms of
cooperation between governmental and non-governmental organisations and/or
enterprises.
The seminars and workshops contributed to the exchange of best practices.
339
Project
Cybercrime Investigation — Developing an international training programme
for the future
Reference
AGIS/2004/167
Promoter
Central Police Training and Development Authority (Centrex), UK
Budget
€380 000 (€150 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
All the EU countries plus Turkey, US and Europol
The project was undertaken as a follow-up to the Falcone Project
(JAI/2001/Falcone/127) ‘Training: Cybercrime Investigation — Building a Platform for
the Future’.
The aim was to develop, deliver and evaluate a collaborative cybercrime training
programme for European law enforcement staff (beyond Level 1 as identified by the
Falcone project).
The promoter also intended to disseminate the lessons learnt from this project to EU
and applicant countries, to encourage close collaboration especially between new
and existing Member States and to involve academic centres in developing an
accreditation framework.
The project helped enhance the capabilities of cybercrime investigators in Europe. It
also helped to set up and develop a network of cybercrime training institutes.
Publications and others
 The final report with recommendations (a)
340
Project
Cybercrime Investigation — Developing and disseminating an accredited
international training programme for the future
Reference
Promoter
Police Service, Ireland
Budget
€2 740 000 (€2 400 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from November 2008 (36 months)
Partners
Criminal Intelligence Service, Austria; Ministry of the Interior, Macedonia; National
High Tech Crime Centre, Denmark; National Bureau of Investigation, Finland;
European Police College (CEPOL), UK; Police Academy, Latvia; Police Forensic
Science Centre, Lithuania; Cybercrime Investigation Department, Portugal; National
Police, Spain; Ebay; Europol; University College, Dublin, Ireland; National
Gendarmerie, France; Police Force, Malta
This follows up past projects carried out under the Falcone and Agis programmes to
harmonise cybercrime training. The project involves the development and delivery of
cybercrime investigation training modules and the delivery of an academically
accredited masters degree in forensic computing and cybercrime investigation. It
helps implement the measures provided for in the Communication ‘Towards a
general policy on the fight against cyber crime’ (COM(2007) 267) of 22 May 2007.
The training courses were developed and distributed to law enforcement agencies
throughout Europe and beyond through the European Cybercrime Training and
Education Group (ECTEG) which is a sub group within Europol. The courses are at
various academic levels and deal with internet, network and forensic investigations.
The target groups for the training are various law enforcement organisations such as
Hi-Tech Crime Units within, and outside, the European Union. The training material
was developed with the assistance of EU Law Enforcement, ECTEG members,
academic institutions, the private sector and Europol.
341
Project
Cybercrime Investigation — Developing and disseminating an accredited
international training programme for the future
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/FP/C4-077
Promoter
Europol
Budget
Timeframe
Partners
National Police, Ireland; Canterbury Christ Church University, UK; University College
Dublin, Ireland; Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden; University of Montpellier,
France; Police Forensic Science Centre, Lithuania; Cyber Crime Unit, Malta; Ernst &
Young AS, Norway; National Office for Education and Social services, National
Criminal Institute, Germany; participants from all EU Member States.
This project contributed to the implementation of the strategy developed in the
Communication ‘Towards a general policy on the fight against cyber crime’
(COM(2007) 267), adopted on 22 May 2007.
The objective was to develop and deliver training courses relating to internet and
forensic investigations. The training was intended for the staff of various law
enforcement services and of European and international bodies. A particular focus
was put on developing closer cooperation with the private sector.
The final meeting was held at Europol in September 2010.
 Final report
342
Project
Cybercrime Investigation - Developing and disseminating an accredited
international training programme for the future (CIT)
Reference
Promoter
Federal Criminal office, Germany
Budget
540.000€ (514.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2011 (23 months)
Partners
Canterbury Christ Church University, UK; Technology Risk Limited (TRL), UK;
University Albstadt-Sigmaringen, DE; National Research Council, IT; Lithuanian
Police Forensic Science Centre, LT; Malta Police Force, MT; University Montpellier 1,
FR; Netherlands Forensic Institute / Ministy of Justice, NL; Department of AntiSmuggling and Organized Crime, Cybercrime Division, TR; Université de
Technologie de Troyes, FR; University College of Dublin, IE; Blekinge Institute of
Technology, SE
The project is a follow-up of three former projects implemented with EU support
(AGIS (2003/2005/2006) and ISEC (2008/2009). Its aim is harmonise cybercrime
training through the development of accredited curricula, in line with the strategy as
outlined in the Communication "Towards a general policy on the fight against cyber
crime" COM(2007) 267. The project should contribute to investigations on internet
scams, fraud and child pornography.
A special focus is placed on new or upcoming technologies. To this end, specific
courses such as "Solid State Disc", "MacIntosh Forensic" and "Network Forensic
Intermediate" should be developed and delivered by experts coming from law
enforcement services, EU agencies (CEPOL, OLAF, EUROPOL, EUROJUST),
international organisations (CoE and UNODC), Universities and private sector.
The subjects of the courses were finalised by the European Cybercrime Training and
Education Group (ECTEG) in 2009 and 2010.
60 law enforcement officers should be trained during the
training/pedagogical materials should be finalised for further use.
project
and
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Project
Fight against Cybercrime: series of three intensive seminars for 150 legal
practitioners
Reference
Promoter
Academy of European Law, Germany
Budget
55.000€ (33.000 of Eu support)
Timeframe
March 2010 (24 months)
Partners
Institute of Computer and Communications Law, Centre for Commercial Law Studies,
Queen Mary, University of London, UK; Centre of Judicial Studies, PT
Each seminar will offer a mixture of training methods, varying from introductory and
more in-depth lectures to case studies and other types of interactive learning.
Lectures and workshop sessions will be presented by EU and national experts.
The seminars focus on the following topics:
- "Cybercrime: developing the legal framework in Europe - national experiences with
regard to the implementation of cybercrime instruments"
- "Child pornography on the internet and cooperation with internet service providers"
- "Cooperation of law enforcement agencies and internet service providers :the role
of Interpol, Europol and the G8 24 Network"
- "Towards a European agreement model on public-private cooperation against
cybercrime?"
The workshops should be attended by around 50 participants, mainly law
enforcement authorities but also national representatives in charge of the fight
against cybercrime.
344
Project
2CENTRE Estonia - Estonian Cybercrime Centre of Excellence for Training,
Research & Education
Reference
Promoter
Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
Budget
990.000€ (792.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing since 2011
Partners
Estonian Ministries of Justice, Defence, Interior, Estonian Forensic Science Institute,
Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, Cybernetica AS, Estonia
The general objective of the project is to enhance common standards in the field of
cyber security through the establishment of the Estonian cybercrime investigation
centre. The project should also include the development of training programmes and
the launching of a Master's programme in IT forensics and cybercrime investigation.
A closer cooperation should be reinforced between law enforcement services, private
organisations and academics. As a result, law-makers would be provided with
feedback about practical implications and gaps in the existing regulatory framework.
It is expected that at least 400 professionals would be trained through five individual
modules.
345
Project
Developing the Bulgarian National Cyber Crime Platform
Reference
Promoter
Chief Directorate on Combating Organized Crime (CDCOC – MoI), Bulgaria
Budget
100.000€ (80.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing since 2011
Partners
Direction Centrale de la Police Judiciaire, France; Polizia postale e delle
comunicazioni- Polizia di Stato, Italy
The objective of the project is to improve capacities of Bulgarian law enforcement
officers to deal with cyber crime threats. To this end, the National Cyber crime centre
should be established and training sessions are to be developed for 80 Bulgarian
officers, investigators, prosecutors and judges
The project includes the development, upgrading and updating of information of the
National Cyber Crime Platform /NCCP/ - www.cybercrime.bg.
The target groups of the project involve police and judicial authorities with
responsibilities for countering and/or investigating cyber crimes and Internet users,
with a special attention to minors and their parents.
The final materials will be dissemainted at www.cybercrime.bg
346
Project
Towards a Polish Cybercrime Centre of Excellence
Reference
Promoter
Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun (PL)
Budget
146.984,00€ (130.984,00€)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Europejskie Centrum Współpracy Młodzieży (European Centre of Youth
Cooperation-ECWM) (PL); Wyższa Szkoła Policji w Szczytnie (Police Academy in
Szczytno-Police Academy) (PL)
1. establishment of the Polish Cybercrime Centre of Excellence
2. development of the infrastructure and human resources of the centre
3. propagation of the centre and its activities in order for the centre to be recognized
in Poland and abroad
4. carry out a research project on public - private cooperation in cases of illegal
content
5. training law enforcement and Internet service providers in the field of illegal
content.
6. education of children how to behave in case of illegal content
7. Development of public - private cooperation in fighting illegal content on the
Internet
Deliverables:
1. Publication with the results of research.
2. Publication of book for children on the dangers related with the Internet and social
networking services and what to do in case of abuse.
3. Workshops for teachers and meetings with children.
5. Workshop for police, public prosecutors and internet service providers
7. International conference on public - private cooperation in fighting illegal content
on the Internet.
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Project
Semantic Illegal Content Hunter
Reference
Promoter
Expert System S.P.A. (IT)
Budget
298.588,00€ (268.588,00€)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
RISSC-Centro Ricerche e Studi su Sicurezza e Criminalità (IT)
The SICH (Semantic Illegal Content Hunter) Project is a 24-months national (IT)
initiative, contributing at facilitating the taking down of illegal Internet content through
public-private cooperation. The overall objective of the Project is to overcome this
problem, dynamically mapping some areas of illegal content of websites/P2P. the
Project specific objective is to develop new strategic tools and assessment
techniques, based on semantic analysis on texts, to support the automatic
identification of illegal content over the Net. Xenophobia/Racism, Gambling and
Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) will be the main areas of reference and
Italian/English the languages chosen. The results of semantic search could be
accessed directly (e.g. per topic, per hosting country, per URL etc) or in aggregated
form, chosen by the end user, through a dedicated website. In the future, the
ontology could be extended to new EU languages.
348
Project
Education as a Strategic Method Against the Illegal Use of Internet
Reference
Promoter
B2 Education and Information Technology Services, LTD. (SI)
Budget
307.742,00€ (276.906,00€)
Timeframe
?
Partners
Šola za ravnatelje (SI); Institut za psihološko svetovalne razvojne projekte (SI)
The main innovative aspect of our project is to develop and implement an innovative
educational model that will result in active involvement of the target groups (children,
teenagers, educators, parents) in the activities of prevention and fight against illegal
internet content and related activities in the sense of a virtual "neighborhood watch".
Additionally, the project will address the issue of the protection and support of victims
of these types of cyber crime not only through the establishment of clear guidelines
and recommendations, but also with the establishment of an online cyber crime
victim "hot-line". The project outcomes will be presented to the wider general public
on a national as well international level with the publication of developed module
workbook, presentation of the final results at different workshops, social and
professional media, as well as project website, via articles in professional magazines,
etc.
349
Project
Czech Cyber Crime Centre of Excellence (C4E)
Reference
Promoter
Masaryk University (CZ)
Budget
515.347,00 € (463.812,00 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Risk Analysis Consultants, S.R.O. (CZ); National Security Agency of the Czech
Republic (CZ)
Main aims of C4E are a) creating top qualified centre of relating know-how with main
orientation on dissemination it to all relevant target groups, mainly police forces,
prosecution and judges, but also responsible for critical infrastructure and for wider
public locally and internationally; b) creating set of approved and validated trainings
for all relevant defined targets and set-up main operational and conceptual basis for
complex education (university) programme; c) all activities consult and cooperate
with international community (e.g. 2CENTRE and our other partners) and best
outputs share with this community; d) create with international cooperation set of best
practices and standards in technical, juridical and operative areas in all aspects of
cybercrime prevention and investigation, and e) create personal and technical
background for centre of developing tools for effective gathering, analysis and
interpretation of digital data/evidence.
350
Project
Novel Image/photo Forensic Tools for fighting against child pornography
Reference
Promoter
Newcastle University (UK)
Budget
580.780,19 € (496.102,44) €
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
University of Vigo (UVIGO) (ES); University of Bristol (UBRIS) (UK); North East
Fraud Forum (NEFF) (UK)
We aim to develop, deploy, and evaluate a suite of practical tools for supporting the
entire workflow of image forensic investigation of child pornography cases. This aim
will be achieved through close collaboration of law enforcement agencies (end
users), and with research scientists (academia) and developers (industry) in the area
of image forensic, as well as with computer security and usability experts.
Expected results and deliverables include: a suite of tools for a full work-flow of
image forensic investigation, usability/evaluation reports, scientific papers, and best
practice in forensics.
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Project
Project Briseis - Fight Against Trafficking for Forced Labour
Reference
Promoter
Portuguese Association For Victim Support
Budget
182.423,63 € (164.181,27) €
Timeframe
?
Partners
Tavistock Institute of Human Relations (TIHR) (UK); Brottsoffermyndigheten / Crime
Victim Compensation and Support Authority (CVCSA) (SE); Soros Foundation
Romania (RO)
The main objective of the Project Briseis is to contribute to raise the awareness on
the potential victims of THB for forced labour, encouraging consumers to buy
responsibly and providing employers with the necessary knowledge and tools to
identify situations of THB.
- Developing a raising awareness campaign on THB for forced labour
- Using the UNODC THB toolkit as a starting point to set up 8 training sessions on
THB for forced labour involving actors likely to come into contact with the victims
(health prof., victim support workers, police forces, etc) in each one of the partner
countries
- Engaging key stakeholders from the high risk sectors by conducting raising
awareness meetings in each one of the partner countries
- Sharing the knowledge and strategy taken with high risk stakeholders by developing
a transferable procedures handbook on how to address the high risk sectors
stakeholders
- Developing an efficient dissemination strategy of the campaign products.
With training actions and an awareness raising campaign, the target groups will be
more capable to identify victims, potentially increasing the number of identified cases
and increasing the possibility of victims to receive support.
352
Project
Bulgarian Cyber Centre of Excellence for Training Research and Education
Reference
Promoter
NTERNATIONAL CYBER INVESTIGATION TRAINING ACADEMY (BG)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
1, 2Centre; 2,UCD school of computer science and informatics
With this project we are aiming at creating an effective private-public partnership and
to become the regional model for bringing together law enforcement, private industry,
and academia to share information to stop emerging cyber threats and mitigate
existing ones.
Our objectives are:
Joining the existing European Centre of Excellence Network for Training Research
and Education (www.2centre.eu) and building the Bulgarian Centre of Excellence;
Building a network of strong private-public partnerships for the prevention of
cybercrime to contribute for the creation an early warning system network;
Training and knowledge transfer.
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Project
Cybercrime Centres of Excellence Network Conference
Reference
Promoter
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN (IE)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
Université de Technologie de Troyes - France , General Inspectorate of the
Romanian Police – Romania, International Cyber Investigation Training Academy –
Bulgaria, Foundation for Research and Technology - Hellas – Greece, Estonian
Forensic Science Institute – Estonia, Aconite Internet Solutions Ltd – Ireland,
Technology Risk Limited – the United Kingdom
The event, which will take place in Dublin over three days, will provide a platform
from which Centre of Excellence partners can present on the work undertaken to
date. Each centre will be given an opportunity to showcase their projects and
outputs. The event will be timed to coincide with the end of the 2Centre project and
will therefore also provide an opportunity for feedback and experience of the
partners. Another objective of this event is to attract greater industry interest in the
Centres of Excellence concept. Sustainability of the future network is dependant
upon garnering industry support for the initiative.n the project to be disseminated to
embryonic and potential Centres of Excellence.
354
Project
Integrated Cyber-securIty framework for Privately Held information systems
and European Roadmap
Reference
Promoter
EVERIS SPAIN S.L.U (ES)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
FUNDACION TECNALIA RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DELFT UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY ITTI Sp. Z o.o.
The project will accomplish an in-depth analysis of the reality of security and trust in
privately held information systems at European level before developing a
methodological framework which will contain recommendations designed to prevent
cyber-crime and to react in case a malicious cyber-attach has been attempted.
Finally, a global European regulatory and technological roadmap will be advised.
EXPECTED RESULTS: Globally, CIPHER will accomplish three major objectives: •
An in-depth analysis of security in privately held information systems • A
methodological framework • A global European regulatory and technological
roadmap
355
Project
GCC: A CyberCrime Center of Excellence for Training, Research and Education
in Greece
Reference
Promoter
FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY – HELLAS (EL)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
Safenet/EL , Aristotle University of Thessaloniki/EL, KEMEA (Center for Security
Studies)/EL
To create a Greek cyber crime centre of excellence.
• To develop a sustainable infrastructure for GCC.
• To become the Greek knowledge centre in the area of cybercrime.
• To collaborate closely with other similar national centres such as B-CCENTRE.
• To collaborate closely with and become a member of 2CENTRE.
• To mobilize the Greek constituency in the area of cyber crime training, research,
and education.
• To provide high quality short training courses in the area of cyber crime
investigation
• To provide interdisciplinary University courses in the area of cyber crime targeting
both law students as well as computer scientists and engineers
• To advance research in the area of cybercrime, focusing particularly in areas
dealing with botnet research, cyber attacks, and in general the infrastructure used to
fuel cyber crime activities.
356
Project
FREETOOL Project - Free, Reliable Tools for Investigating Cybercrime
Reference
Promoter
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Budget
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
None
The objective of the two-year FREETOOL project will be to establish an active
community of tools developers and users, whose goal will be to develop free and
reliable cybercrime investigation tools for the wider LE community. The project will
focus on new or existing non-commercial tools that have attracted end user attention,
and will support further development through a range of measures. Furthermore,
FREETOOL members will identify future requirements and prioritise future tool
development. Key aims will be:
• Building and supporting the community of trusted users and developers
• Providing a secure repository and distribution channel (via Europol I-Forex)
• Developing training for the users
• Providing technical, ethical, and legal validation of the tools
• Prioritising and monitoring future tool development
357
Project
Training Centre on Cybercrime for judges and prosecutors
Reference
Promoter
ACADEMY OF EUROPEAN LAW (DE)
Budget
Timeframe
2012 -2015
Partners
N/A
This ERA Project proposes to establish a European Centre of Excellence which will
deliver for the next three years systematic European training schemes on cybercrime
for approximately 500 judges and prosecutors. All courses will offer a basic
understanding of the cyber threats such as: phishing, skimming, grooming, botnets,
denial of service (DoS), interception of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
conversations, etc. eight seminars will take place in Trier (Academy of European Law
– ERA). Each event will take the form of a 1.5 day seminar. There will be 60
participants per event.
358
Project
European Financial Coalition against the commercial distribution of child
abusive material through information and communication technologies
Reference
Promoter
European Federation for Missing & Sexually Exploited Children (Missing Children
Europe) (BE)
Budget
Timeframe
36 months
Partners
The International Association of Internet Hotlines/NL
Supporting international law enforcement (LE) investigations; wherever possible
through cooperation with private stakeholders;
Assessing & studying the commercial child sexual exploitation on the Internet through
all kinds of Internet environments: hosting services, newsgroups, etc;
Protecting legitimate private business interests from possible misuse of their services
perpetrated by criminals with the aim of distributing child sexual abuse content
through different information & communication technologies
Empowering LE & private companies in counteract the problem through the delivery
of trainings & sharing of resources;
Informing decision makers & raising awareness among the public about the EFC’s
activities;
Liaising with the other EU organizations / initiatives involved in online protection as
well as Coalitions from other regions
of the world, so that a complementary, holistic, framework of child protection is
developed & can be promoted.
359
Project
DICAM II
Reference
Promoter
SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALIA ONLUS SAVE THE CHILDREN ITALY
Budget
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
National Centre for combating Child Pornography on the Internet - CNCPO – IT,
Observatory for the Fight against Paedophilia and Child Pornography - Observatory;
Dipartment of Equal Opportunities – IT, 3-Italian Coordination of Public and Private
Services Against Child Abuse - CISMAI - IT
To increase the numbers of identified victims and securing their right to receive
appropriate protection and care. This will be achieved by encouraging a
multidisciplinary approach and inter-agency cooperation through the production of
standardised procedures and by increasing knowledge and professional skills with
regard to online child sexual exploitation and abuse.
Specific objective: 1. to identify the recurring indicators that can either facilitate or
hinder the implementation of the standard methodology to be established during the
current ISEC project; 2. to create and develop operational guidelines for the concrete
implementation of the standardised methodology; 3. to strengthen knowledge and
professional skills on child sexual exploitation and abuse through the use of new
technologies among key actors - LEAs, child protection services, lawyers and judicial
staff - involved in child abuse interventions.
360
Project
Establishment of Terrorism and Cybercrime Related Internet Monitoring Unit
and National Contact Point (TCNCP)
Reference
Promoter
COUNTER TERRORISM CENTRE (HU)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
N/A
The Counter Terrorism Centre (TEK) needs operations and intelligence special units,
as well as the activities of other law enforcement and partner agencies. This Unit
would do ongoing research and screening activities in the priority intelligence areas in
connection with terrorist acts and extremist groups, and if it notices any other criminal
activity in the course of such work, it would inform the competent authority. It would
regularly monitor, as necessary, certain sites, forums, blogs, chat-rooms, social sites,
and communication that take place there. The priorities and the main target areas for
the research-screening would flexibly and dynamically follow current needs. . Being
aware of the magnitude of the task, the headcount for the Unit to be set up would be
18, one of which would be a Head of Department, 12 persons would be special
senior desk officers and 5 would be civil employees. The Unit would consist of
intelligence and IT experts, and psychologists
361
Project
The Romanian Centre of Excellence for Cybercrime
Reference
Promoter
GENERAL INSPECTORATE OF ROMANIAN POLICE (RO)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
PUBLIC MINISTRY-Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and
Justice/RO, Alexandru Ioan CUZA'' Police Academy/RO, National Institute of
Magistracy/RO, University College Dublin/IE
The project aims at creating the preconditions for establishing the Romanian Centre
of excellence for cyber crime investigation training. For the process of development
of training curricula and developing a corps of specialized trainers, the project relies
on the input of UCD. Two specialized staff from UCD will support the Centre
Academic Committee, composed of qualified experts from the stakeholders’ side, in
defining the curricula for the main subjects of interest: Forensics with focus on
analysis of computers, mobile phones, gathering online evidence from networks,
Criminal investigation, focused on offences and gathering of specific evidence from
open or closed sources, Legal issues regarding criminal investigation and trial.
362
Project
ECENTRE: England’s Cybercrime Centre of Excellence Network for Training
Research and Education
Reference
Promoter
CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY (UK)
Budget
Timeframe
16 months
Partners
Anglia Ruskin University/UK, Kings College London/UK, University of
Bedfordshire/UK, University of Greenwich/UK, ManageMyProject/UK, Liverpool John
Moores University/UK, National Policing Improvement Agency/UK, Evidence Talks
Ltd/UK, University of Plymouth/UK, DeMontfort University/UK, University of
Coventry/UK, Technology Risk Ltd/UK, n-Gate Ltd/UK, Cheshire Constabulary, First
Cyber Security, University of Staffordshire
1. To establish a network of 5 regional groups each based on the 2Centre
membership from law-enforcement, academia and commerce;
2. Develop a range of new teaching materials (case studies, presentation DVDs,
software tools) which support training which can contribute to the wide 2Centre EUwide network;
3. Exploit materials produced by ECENTRE and 2Centre in course provisions to
enhance the quality and applicability of training courses;
4. Deliver workshops and training to law enforcement practitioners from the UK and
wider EU;
5. Establish ECENTRE as an important body of reference for expertise in developing
high-quality cybercrime forensics practitioner training and research.
363
Project
Fighting the illegal use of internet: series of six intensive seminars for 300 EU
legal practitioners
Reference
Promoter
Budget
Timeframe
Partners
Centro de Estudios Jurídicos (CEJ)/ES, Training Centre of the National Courts
Administration of the Republic of Lithuania/LT, National Institute of Justice (NIJ)/BG,
Centro de Estudos Judiciarios (CEJ)/PT, ACPO Criminal Records Office (ACRO)/UK
All seminars are intended as a platform to debate and assess how European
legislation in the field of cybercrime is applied in the different Member States and
candidate countries and the perspectives for an effective Europe-wide campaign
against illegal use of the internet. The most recent EU legal acts such as the new EU
(proposals for) Directives on fighting child pornography online and attacks against
information systems will be debated. The seminars will also refer to the main uses of
the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime and other international (G8, UN)
instruments. Ongoing co-operation between law enforcement authorities and the
internet industry such as Google, Microsoft, Yahoo!, Facebook, etc. will also be
discussed.
364
Project
Fighting International Internet Paedophilia
Reference
Promoter
KENT POLICE (UK)
Budget
1.434.913,36 € of EU support
Timeframe
36 months
Partners
Politie Rotterdam-Rijnmond/NL, -Estoinian Police and Border Guard Board/EE,
University College, Dublin/IE, University of Liverpool/UK, Cabinet of Security,
General Direction of Security Administration, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of
Catalonia/ES, Universitat de Barcelona/ES
To prevent/detect child sexual abuse by creating European Risk Assessment,
prioritisation/identification tools to target contact abusers from online behaviour.
Short term: to improve European police/judicial cooperation by the establishment of a
new multi-disciplinary team to bring to justice offenders who at present are not being
detected by European law enforcement agencies.
Longer term: to disseminate a set of tools which will improve/deliver a better
coordinated European response to the prevention/detection of child sexual abuse.
This project will create a multi-disciplinary European team with investigation,
research and validation experts. The investigators will actively pursue possessors of
child pornography and child abusers using the three tools developed in the project.
They will also generate data allowing the rest of the team to improve and validate the
tools (Kent Internet Risk Assessment Tool (KIRAT).
365
Project
2Centre - Spanish Centre of Excellence
Reference
Promoter
UNIVERSITY AUTONOMA OF MADRID (ES)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
S21Sec (ES)
The project main goal is the creation of the Spanish Centre of Excellence in
cybercrime training research and education, integrated into the 2Centre network. One
of the key points of this proposal is the participation of both national LE agencies in
Spain: Cuerpo Nacional de Policía y Guardia Civil.
366
Volume crime
For Volume crime, 43 projects were funded for a total amount of € 10.399.000. This
amount represents 9.7% of the grand total, all programmes and areas considered.
This area is the third largest recipient of A2 in project's number. AGIS sponsored
18 projects, ISEC 25.
Most active promoters for this area are from UK (11 projects), from DE (7), and from
IT, IE & FR (4 projects). Other promoters are from SE & EL (2 projects) and BE, BG,
ES, HU, PL, PT, FI, LT & LV (1 project).
The most funded activity in this area relates to "Operational cooperation" (31%).
Study & Research attracted 25%, Exchange of Information & Best practices 23% and
Training 15.5%. "Awareness campaign" (3.5%) and Data collection (2.37%)'s
activities lag way behind other activities.
The average grant awarded volume crime related project is € 241.800.
367
Project
Feasibility study for the prevention of urban crime and activation and
development of support networks, care, education and control.
Reference
AGIS/2003/052
Promoter
C.F.P.P. — ONLUS, Italy
Budget
€113 000 (€98 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Belgium, France, Albania, Malta, Nigeria
The project consisted of a feasibility study on fostering crime prevention in urban
areas through closer public-private cooperation. In particular, the project was
designed to expand this cooperation to small businesses — which are those most
affected by micro-crime and juvenile delinquency.
The activities helped promote useful tools, procedures and practices for efficiently
preventing and combating crime. The aim was to boost traditional networks of care,
support, education and control.
The project consisted of an empirical study in five cities plus dissemination and
communication activities.
368
Project
Seminar DIAGORAS — fight against international terrorism in relation with
great athletic events
Reference
AGIS/2003/043
Promoter
National Police, Greece
Budget
€57 000 (€40 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
April 2003 — December 2003
Partners
Italy, all the EU members participated.
As Greece organised the Olympic Games in 2004, this project was designed to
prepare and implement security measures. Especial attention was paid to the
exchange of information and sharing of best practice on combating threats of
terrorism.
The project included the organisation of a two-day seminar in Athens for participants
from all EU member States. It provided an opportunity to present concrete cases and
instruments for tackling them.
An action plan was developed in cooperation with CEPOL.
369
Project
Development of technical and behavioural standards to secure housing against
intrusion. Evaluation of urban crime prevention
Reference
AGIS/2003/037
Promoter
District Police Service of Gütersloh, Germany
Budget
€108 000 (€20 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Netherlands, Poland and France
The project was built upon the local standards implemented in Gütersloh and
Ijselland which aimed at making housing secure. Those standards were developed
on the basis of the German « prevention diploma » and recognised by EUPCN as
one of the three best-practice projects evaluated in Aalborg in 2002.
The project consisted of four seminars and the development of a virtual network for
information and dissemination purposes. The project was intended to collate best
experiences and to develop technical and behavioural standards to secure housing
against intrusion.
There was a multidisciplinary participation (law enforcement, research, private sector
and professional organisations) from three Member States and one candidate
country. Transferability was also explored.
Relevant information available on the following websites:
http://www.polibaer.de/html/start/beschreibung.html
http://www.politie.nl/ijsselland/
370
Project
DOMUS — Development of model Urban Safety policies in the European Union:
recommendations on contractual and partnership policies
Reference
AGIS/2003/026
Promoter
Municipality of Modena, Italy
Budget
€107 000 (€38 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Municipality of Ferrara, Italy; Emilia Romagna Region, Italy; University of Modena
and Reggio Emilia, Italy; City of Luton, Open University London, UK; University of
Grenoble, France
The aim of the project was to carry out a comparative study in three Member States
(France, Italy, and UK) on the contractual and partnership approach to ensuring
urban security. There was a particular focus on legal aspects of contracts and on how
local governments and decentralised authorities work together. There are notable
differences of approach between Member States on the role of the police and NGOs
in contributing to urban security.
The project helped set up a network between local actors working in this field. It also
helped define patterns of partnership.
 A final report with recommendations to the national authorities and to the
European Commission
 Other information on the website www.comune.modena.it/domus
371
Project
Policing of Ethnic Minority Groups
Reference
AGIS/2006/114
Promoter
An Garda Síochána, National Police Service of Ireland
Budget
€150 000 (€100 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Final conference on 17-18 November 2007
Partners
Warsaw Metropolitan Police, Poland; Public order police, Portugal
The overall scope of the project was to promote the successful integration of ethnic
minority groups into homogenous communities and develop effective procedures for
policing ethnic groups.
Study visits, meetings and research were organised. The main conference took place
on 17-18 November 2007 in Dublin. Among the issues discussed were the role of the
police in integrating ethnic/minority groups, the training of police officers in cultural
diversity and human rights, the role of NGOs in policing, and the recruitment of police
officers from different ethnic groups.
The project contributed to the exchange of best practice and other information on
how to deal with ethnic minorities. The use of ‘Ethnic Liaison Police Officers’ was
discussed as an effective tool in integration and as a means of combating racially
motivated crimes. A questionnaire on this subject was an important source of
information.
 A handbook on best practice and procedures available on the Irish police
webpage – www.garda.ie
 The final report with a set of recommendations and a comprehensive list of
issues analysed in meetings
372
Project
Developing the Secured by Design European Exchange Tool — Crime
prevention through city design and planning
Reference
AGIS/2006/097
Promoter
University of Salford (UK)
Budget
€370 000 (€259 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
The project aimed at exploring how environmental design and urban planning can
reduce the fear of crime and the feeling of insecurity in cities. It developed design-led
crime prevention strategies for use by local authorities and policymakers.
On the basis of UK experience and its model ‘Secured by design’, a European model
was developed by researchers, city designers and architects. This Design Against
Crime European Exchange Tool identifies how and where this approach can best be
implemented in different local and national contexts.
Practical and operational guidelines were drawn up on how to address the fear of
crime and the sense of insecurity within urban development, and on ways to design
against crime across Europe. They show good and bad practices in the field.
Publications and others
 Booklets on design-led crime prevention and schemes in the UK, Poland,
France Austria, Germany, the Netherlands and Greece
 Academic papers on various issues (e.g. causes of fear and insecurity)
available on the website www.securefit.org and www.planningforsecurity.com
373
Project
Support for European policies toward a process of democratic management of
public order disturbance in post-crisis
Reference
AGIS/2003/118
Promoter
National Gendarmerie, France
Budget
€140 000 (€111 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2004 — June 2004
Partners
Spain, Romania, Italy, Germany, Turkey, Portugal, Netherlands and UK
The project aimed to harmonise the different national approaches to civilian crisis
management. In the context of EU enlargement, particular importance was given to
building local police services and harmonising their methods of keeping public order.
A common training module was developed and implemented for new European
partners. The project consisted of a ten-days training course backed up by two
conferences.
The activities were structured in three parts:
- presentation of the theoretical framework,
- acquisition and restoration technique,
- execution and tactical coordination.
374
Project
Reducing Hate Crime in Europe (RHCE)
Reference
AGIS/2004/039
Promoter
London Probation, UK
Budget
€410 000 (€287 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2004 — October 2006
Partners
Germany, Malta, Bulgaria
This project was designed to develop a common understanding of the nature of
crimes motivated by hate. It involved research and the sharing of best practice. The
issue of close cooperation between NGOs and law enforcement agencies was
especially explored with a view to preparing possible EU initiatives.
The research included a comparative analysis of the practice and approaches
adopted in different countries. The results were presented at a European conference
attended by policymakers, practitioners and victim groups.
Statutory bodies and voluntary sector NGOs together produced a written model of
good practice in cooperating to combat race- and faith-based hate. Input from the
Universities of Kent, Essex and Bremen helped to link practice and academic
perspectives.
 Comparative study (a)
 Presentation of organisations likely to be linked to right wing extremism (a)
 Model of good practice for NGOs and statutory bodies working together to
reduce hate crime (a)
 Tool kit for practitioners (a)
375
Project
Manual of Common Elements and Examples of Good Practices for Community
Policing in the European Union
Reference
AGIS/2004/062
Promoter
Irish Police Service -Ireland
Budget
€192 000 (€150 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2004 — January 2006
Partners
All the 27 Member States
This was one of the initiatives undertaken during the Irish Presidency of the EU. The
aim was to produce a Manual of Common Elements and Good Practice in Community
Policing in the EU. It was inspired by concrete examples of good practice and based on
close cooperation between policymakers and practitioners in each EU country.
The project helped identify the common elements of effective Community Policing
policy and practice in the EU and provided an opportunity to analyse performance
measures related to Effective Performance Management in Policing. An informal
network of practitioners was also set up through the Consultative Seminars.
The final conference was held on the 24th and 25th November 2005.
 Results of the studies published on Garda’s web site www.garda.ie
 CD-ROM with the main documents (a)
376
Project
A European Wide Examination of Appropriate Strategic Response and
Techniques by Public/Private Partnerships in addressing Public Order Issues
Reference
AGIS/2004/063
Promoter
Budget
€79 000 (€29 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Spain, Netherlands, UK, Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Luxembourg, Malta,
Poland, Slovakia, Norway
The project aimed to develop a network of information points on public order
practices, procedures and legal instruments.
Exchange visits and workshops were held in every participating country. As a result,
a template was drawn up for training police forces in best practices relating to public
order.
 A CD ROM with a manual of best practice (pva)
377
Project
SécuCités prevention policies on urban crime in Europe: towards a common
culture?
Reference
AGIS/2004/079
Promoter
European Forum for Urban Safety, France
Budget
€118 000 (€82 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2004 — October 2006
Partners
Municipality of Roubaix, France; Tuscany Region, Italy; Fidenza Municipality, Italy;
ASBL Bravo, Bruxelles; Municipality of Matosinhos, Portugal; National Crime
Prevention Centre, Hungary; Municipality of Liverpool, UK; Municipality of Valencia,
Spain
The project was designed to boost a common, interdisciplinary approach to urban
crime, having in mind the importance of cultural differences and the range of existing
policies at national and international level.
It consisted of three seminars attended by practitioners working in the field — from
judicial authorities, local police, NGOs and local government. Good practices were
shared and technical recommendations for crime prevention policies were drawn up
on that basis.
The URBACT network was closely involved in the activities.
 The website of the promoter www.fesu.org with conclusions and other
materials.
378
Project
Operational Transnational Homicide Prevention Strategies
Reference
JLS/2004/AGIS/142
Promoter
Metropolitan Police Service, London, UK
Budget
€300 000
Timeframe
September 2004 — March 2006
Partners
London University, UK; National Crime Intelligence Service, UK; Forensic
Technology Inc, Ireland; General Police Directorate, Slovenia; Forensic Science
Police Department, Rome, Italy; Federal Police, Belgium; National Criminal
Investigation Department, Sweden; University of Utrecht, Netherlands; Europol;
Turkey
Supported and proposed by the EUROPOL Homicide Working Group, this project
was aimed at developing initiatives to prevent homicide in EU Member states,
acceding and candidate countries. Particular attention was paid to vulnerable groups
such as sex workers, gay men, victims of street gang violence using firearms, elderly
persons or people with mental health problems.
This project helped bring together aggregated homicide data from all EU Member
states on the basis of common definitions and uniform procedures. The exchange of
information facilitated the analysis of existing firearms forensic data and intelligence
innovations.
Various activities were carried out, including training courses, seminars and visits to
selected urban locations.
 A homicide prevention directory in 4 languages.
379
Project
Action in Context to Enhance Social Security
Reference
AGIS/2004/179
Promoter
Municipality of Varese, Italy
Budget
€102 000 (€40 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
University of Milan, Italy; Consulmarc Sviluppo Srl, Italy; Transregional network for
social inclusion, Brussels
The objective was to reduce the feeling of insecurity in urban areas through activities
undertaken by victim support centres and the Victim Operating Inter-Institutional Centre
(V.O.I.CE.).
Several initiatives were carried out to increase public awareness, in particular a seminar
with representatives of the judicial sector and police service. A VOICE office was
opened in Varese police station. Social workers, school and university teachers,
members of voluntary associations and journalists were also involved in the project. A
few initiatives were undertaken in schools.
 Printed leaflets about V.O.I.CE and final report (a)
380
Project
Gender based Violence, Stalking and Fear of crime — Prevention and
Intervention
Reference
ISEC/2007/415
Promoter
Ruhr University Bochum, Germany
Budget
€1 100 000 (€752 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
University of Bologna, Italy; University of Barcelona, Spain; Jagellonian University,
Krakow, Poland; Keele University, UK
The project aimed to carry out research (from the criminological and crime prevention
angles) on gender-based violence, stalking and fear of crime. One of the priorities
was to develop comparable transnational data. Through a close cooperation with
practitioners, the project also explored ways of designing prevention programmes
and tools for reducing the victimisation of female students.
Resources
Dedicated website - www.gendercrime.eu
381
Project
European statistical database on lethal violence
Reference
ISEC/2007/434
Promoter
Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention
Budget
€355 000 (€246 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
The National Research Institute of Legal Policy, Finland; Institute for Criminal Law
and Criminology, Leiden University, Netherlands
The goal of the project was to prepare a common European database on lethal
violence. The database can be used for carrying out a detailed analysis of trends and
factors fostering lethal violence and for assessing the efficiency of preventive
measures, sentencing policy and the treatment of perpetrators, etc. The project also
aimed to establish criteria for the inclusion of data and to organise activities that can
stimulate other Member States to join the database.
 Report with an analysis of lethal violence in Sweden, Finland and The
Netherlands.
382
Project
Crime opportunity profiling of streets (COPS)
Reference
AGIS/2003/114
Promoter
Building Research Establishment Ltd, UK
Budget
€105 000 (€74 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2003 — December 2004
Partners
EU Member States, US, Canada and South Africa
This project aimed to examine how the socio-geographical context affects crime
prevention. The design of the urban environment influences the crime rate, so good
urban planning and architectural design are essential, particularly in areas suffering
from street crime such as drug trafficking. Crime prevention through environmental
design (CPTED) should become more widespread in Europe.
The project included research on best practice in the EU Member States and an
exchange of information on how stakeholders can best work together.
The project involved partnership cooperation between police forces, local authorities,
businesses and civil society. A major conference took place in September 2003 in
Amsterdam.
 Toolkit and other materials available via the website www.bre.co.uk
383
Project
A strategic approach to targeted law enforcement and crime prevention in
urban areas across the European Union
Reference
AGIS/2004/046
Promoter
Irish Police Service
Budget
€64 000 (€33 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Glasgow Police, UK; Budapest Police, Hungary; participants from all EU Member
States
The project focused three specific areas of urban crime: street violence (especially
with alcohol abuse), tourist-related crime and the theft of goods such as mobile
phones, cameras and personal electronic equipment.
Three types of activity were undertaken: exchange of information via e-mail and a
questionnaire; a study visit to the Hungarian police headquarters and a final two-day
seminar held in Ireland in May 2005.
The project explored the role that could be played by the private sector in crime
prevention. The concept of public-private partnership was addressed, and there was
an exchange of best practice on policing strategies.
 Manual of best practice, a CD-ROM (pva) and final report (a)
384
Project
A European Evaluation Framework for the Design of Secure Urban
Environments
Reference
AGIS/2003/151
Promoter
University of Salford, UK
Budget
€314 000 (€220 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Institute for the Sociology of Law and Criminology, Austria; University of Bremen,
Germany; Technological Education Institute of West Macedonia, Greece; Police
service, North Netherlands; University of Warsaw, Poland; Stockholm University,
Sweden; Greater Manchester Police, UK; Robert Gordon University, UK; Izmir
Institute of Technology ,Turkey
The objective was to develop a holistic and evidence-based European Evaluation
Framework to promote the adoption of effective design-led crime prevention
strategies.
Multimedia and web-based tools were prepared to enable design professionals to
apply this framework within their context. These tools were accompanied by
implementation guidelines, illustrated by good practice case studies. They were
based on the CEN standards for reducing crime and fear of crime through urban
planning and building design (ENV 1483-2).
To help implement this approach, training programmes for professionals and
university curricula were drawn up.
 Design Against Crime Evaluation Framework,
 Report on measurement criteria for design-centred crime prevention,
 Report on the impact of national contexts on design-centred crime prevention
and the Classification Index
 Website www.designagainstcrime.org
385
Project
Security: Local elected officials and crime prevention
Reference
AGIS/2003/062
Promoter
European Urban Security Forum, France
Budget
€110 000 (€85 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
France, Italy, Belgium, Spain, UK, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Slovenia
The project focused on analysing the role played by local elected officials and by the
structure of local government (cities, provinces, regions). The aim of the analysis was
to understand how current policies cope with the evolution of society and how to
assess the quality of crime prevention partnership between institutions (police and
justice) and NGOs working in the social field.
The overall aim was to enhance the ability of local police services to face security
challenges.
The project was implemented though seminars and interviews with the partners.
Publications
 Study on local government and crime prevention
386
Project
Community Engagement for Civic Order, Policing and Security
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/046
Promoter
Metropolitan Police Service, London UK
Budget
Timeframe
November 2009 – Novemebr 2011
Partners
City of Bologna RiSSC, Italy; Teises Institutos, Lithuania; European Forum for Urban
Safety, France
This was the continuation of a previous EU-funded project on partnership in crime
prevention. The objective was to further involve citizens in policing and urban
security. One of the activities was to evaluate policies and initiatives in order to
assess their innovativeness and added value and whether they could be transferable.
Two main conferences and eight seminars were held, together with review of
initiatives.
The project partners were law enforcement officers, academics and representatives
of local government.
Final report
387
Project
Phase 1 of an integrated pan-European police cooperation programme in
connection with football matches with an international dimension.
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/054
Promoter
UK National Football Information Point, UK
Budget
€520 000 (€360 000 of EU budget)
Timeframe
December 2008 — July 2010
Partners
Ministries of the Interior (especially Football Information Points) from Austria,
Belgium, Finland, Germany, The Netherlands, Portugal, Denmark, France; Police
Academy, Portugal; Home Office, UK; Federal Police Office, Switzerland; UEFA
The aim of the project was to set up a three-year integrated pan-European police
training programme in order to enhance safety and security at football matches with
an international dimension.
Various training packages were prepared for National Football Information Points
(NFIP), police match commanders and intelligence officers and spotters. The project
included developing the existing EU NFIP website to exchange information and good
practice on safety and security issues. Practical exercises also took place.
Around 600 police officers were involved in the training.
 Specifications of the scenario development (a)
 NFIP web site - www.nfip.eu
388
Project
The Stockholm Gang Intervention and Prevention Project
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/057
Promoter
Stockholm County Police Department, Södertörn Police District, Sweden
Budget
€1 215 000 (€826 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing, from September 2009 – Septemebr 2012
Partners
Metropolitan Police Service, London, UK; National Police, Denmark and Norway;
Oslo Police District, Norway; Swedish National Economic Crimes Bureau; Police
Education and Training Programme, Växjö University, Sweden; Swedish Social
Insurance Agency; Swedish Prison and Probation Service; Social Service
Administration of the County of Huddinge, Haninge and Botkyrka, Sweden; Financial
Intelligence Unit, Sweden; Public Prosecution Authority, Sweden; Tax Agency,
Sweden
The overall idea is to further integrate operational police work and research. The
project therefore develops a working method based on scientific analysis and police
methods, with a particular focus on crime prevention activities such as reducing the
recruitment of new members to criminal gangs and networks.
The short-term objective is to disperse criminal gangs and to prevent the creation of
new criminal groups and networks, while the long-term objective is to reduce the
recruitment of young criminals.
The Stockholm County Police will conduct study visits and develop an exchange of
best experience with partners in Nordic countries and the UK.
 Handbook with guidelines for the fight against organised crime and criminal
gangs
389
Project
Development of office on stalking violence
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/073
Promoter
Centre for Promotion of Mediation, Italy
Budget
€260 000 (€180 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from October 2009 (3 years)
Partners
none
The project aims at developing a strategy to tackle and prevent stalking in Italy,
mainly through mediation and educational clinic sessions for the aggressors. Support
is also given to the victims of stalking and to victims of crimes within families.
The main activity is promoting a specialist training course for social workers. The
project also includes seminars, conventions and meetings on mediation and related
activities.
Research on techniques to prevent and tackle stalking
390
Project
Gathering of all local forces to prevent violence in sporting events
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/080
Promoter
FESU — European Forum for Urban Safety — France
Budget
€280 000 (€200 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing, from December 2009 — May 2012
Partners
Cities of Latina, Genoa, Sassuolo (Italy), Liège, Charleroi (Belgium), Lille (France),
Solna (Sweden); Eurofan Association, Belgium
The general objective is to support local authorities in preventing sport-related
violence and misbehaviour.
The project aims to boost cooperation among the different bodies responsible for
safety and security — local government, police, other security forces, emergency
services, organisers of events, social organisations and NGOs. The initiative should
contribute to the exchange of best practice.
391
Project
SaFeLand-Safe Living Across European Cities
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/081
Promoter
Municipality of Sykies, Greece
Budget
€512 000 (€355 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2009 until February 2012
Partners
Pyxida centre, Greece; Crime prevention fund, Bulgaria; Province of Rovigo, Italy;
Metropolitan Agency of Brasov, Romania; County school inspectorate, Brasov;
Municipality of Niepolomice, Poland; Valencia Local Police, Spain; Crime Concern,
UK
The overall objective was to reduce and prevent crime in school and the urban
environment. A SWOT analysis was carried out, based on the results of a preliminary
survey (questionnaires and personal interviews). The project was implemented in two
parts — ‘SafeLands’ and ‘SafeSchools’.
The ‘SafeLands’ initiative involved organising seminars for mediators and the general
public on citizenship, equality, fairness, crime reduction and community safety.
The ‘SafeSchools’ part was mainly composed of primary school teachers’ training
sessions and classes for pupils on the topic of bullying in school and how to face it.
 www.safelandproject.eu
 e-Newsletters
 project leaflets
392
Project
TRIAS — Organised Crime in the common criminal geographic space Belgium,
Netherlands and North Rhine Westphalia
Reference
Promoter
North Rhine Westphalia CID (DE)
Budget
€125 000 (€85 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2008 — October 2010
Partners
University of Ghent, Belgium; Federal Police, Belgium; University of Tilburg,
Netherlands; National Crime Squad, Netherlands; University of Duisburg/Essen,
Germany
The project was designed to tackle more efficiently the problem of organised crime in
the ‘triangle’ formed by Belgium, Netherlands and the State of North Rhine
Westphalia (Germany), used by criminal gangs as a borderless area within which to
commit crimes.
The priority was to build a greater shared understanding of how to assess and
measure organised crime (OC) and to develop comparable OC-reporting methods.
The project should help boost cooperation between security services in Belgium, the
Netherlands and the State of North Rhine Westphalia (Germany) on both a strategic
and an operational level.
The final results were presented to an expert audience in Neuss in December 2009.
Presentations in Belgium and the Netherlands followed.
393
Project
Development and Distribution of the European Vehicle Identification Database
(Eu VID)
Reference
Promoter
Federal Criminal Police Office — Germany
Budget
€325 000 (€270 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2009 – October 2010
Partners
Criminal Police Offices in Wiesbaden, Bayer, Bad Bramstedt and Pirna, Germany;
Criminal Police Office, Vienna, Austria; Traffic Police Services from Italy and
Sweden; Europol
The project aimed at developing a European database on vehicles, using existing
national databases. The project implied translation of technical terms into nine
languages and producing CDs for distribution throughout the EU.
CD ROM with EuVID, 2009 and 2010 editions
394
Project
Towards Preventing Violent Radicalisation
Reference
Promoter
London Probation Board, UK
Budget
€500 000 (€345 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2008 – March 2011
Partners
European Institute of Social Services, Kent University, UK; psPLUS HM Prison
Services, UK; Stockwell Green Community Services, UK; London College of BIMT,
UK; Violence Prevention Network, Germany
This project objective was to develop a community-based approach, using best
practices in environments which experience violent radicalisation, especially with
violent young (up to 25) right-wing prisoners and people of Muslim migrant
background in Germany.
Academics were actively involved in the project. Its conclusions focused on how to
reduce the likelihood of violence and antisocial behaviour by ex-prisoners who have
been released or are under community supervision.
A model of good practice.
395
Project
Social Area-Based Prevention in Networks — Implementation of the Prevention
Programme ‘Communities that Care’ in Lower Saxony
Reference
Promoter
Office of the Council for Crime Prevention, Lower Saxony, Germany
Budget
€660 000 (€220 000 of Eu contribution)
Timeframe
Partners
Arpos GbR, Germany; University of Applied Science, Köln, Germany; Working
Committee for Disadvantaged Urban Areas in Lower Saxony, Germany; LPR
Niedersachsen/ Nds.Ministry of Justice, Germany; Netherland Youth Institute,
Netherlands
The aim was to adapt the American prevention programme ‘Communities that Care
(CtC)’ to the needs of the Federal State of Lower Saxony in Germany. The project
especially aimed to:
- focus community prevention activities on the most important needs with elevated
risk factors
- coordinate community prevention activities for young people
- improve the quality of prevention measures
- Youth survey, measuring risk and protective factors in youth misbehaviour within
communities;
- Training to help local and regional actors to develop interdisciplinary action plans
- Database of proven and effective prevention programmes
- Setting up a European network of countries working with CTC
396
Project
Project Block — Regional project on mapping the criminal operators in the
logistics chain including a seminar and a joint operation
Reference
Promoter
National Board of Customs, Finland
Budget
Timeframe
December 2008 - September 2011
Partners
Central Bureau of Investigation, Finland; Customs Administration, Sweden; Customs
Criminal Service, Lithuania; Tax and Customs Board, Estonia; Customs and Excise
Service, Norway; Europol
The purpose of this multidisciplinary regional law enforcement project was to develop
greater expertise on illegal activities affecting the logistics chain, especially between
the countries which share a land border with third countries. The objective was also
to boost cooperation between the law enforcement authorities of the participating
countries and to exchange best practices.
The project comprised the organisation of meetings, a study and an operational
activity. Customs representatives from Germany, Poland, Sweden and Russia were
associated as well.
The project results had an impact on national law enforcement, boost international
cooperation and help prepare EU threat assessments such as OCTA and ROCTA.
397
Project
Scottish Business Crime Reduction Model for Tackling Commercial Crime
Reference
Promoter
University of Glasgow, Centre for Drug Misuse Research, Great Britain
Budget
€180 000 (€120 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
The project aimed at reducing the impact of drugs misuse in Scotland. The actions
related specifically to sharing best practice, evaluating interventions and finding ways
to help the business community share crime prevention/detection data.
Moreover, the project should help develop a standardised reporting mechanism for
transferring information between business sectors, the Scottish Business Crime
Centre and law enforcement officers.
Booklet "Scottish business crime reduction model for tackling commercial crime"
398
Project
Planning Urban Security (PluS)
Reference
Promoter
State Criminal Investigation Department of Lower Saxony, Germany
Budget
€580 000 (€400 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from July 2009 (36 months)
Partners
The University of Salford, UK; Danube University, Krems, Austria; Voivodship Police
Headquarters, Poland
The objective is to explore measures and approaches for preventing crime in public
areas. National standards for implementing crime prevention initiatives in urban areas
will be analysed on the basis of several urban case studies in the UK, Austria, Poland
and Germany. Particular attention will be paid to the actual impact of crime
prevention measures.
The research will also examine the relationship between the data on security and
whether local people feel safe. The findings will be presented at the final conference.
399
Project
Implementation of a messages platform for an Integral Monitoring GenderBased and Domestic Violence cases System
Reference
Promoter
Cabinet for Internal Security Studies, Ministry of the Interior, Spain
Budget
Timeframe
The Integral Gender-Based and Domestic Violence Cases Monitoring System is a
tool developed by the Spanish Ministry of the Interior, as a preventive instrument in
this area. It is designed to develop proper coordination among police, justice, social
services and other institutions involved in preventing and combating domestic and
gender-based violence. Its specific objectives are:
- To integrate all the available information in a single database
- To evaluate the risk situation of a potential victim
- To implement an early warning system.
As a result, all the authorities should get more updated and reliable information on
risk situations within a very short period.
As a result of this project, the existing Integral Gender-Based Violence Cases
Monitoring system was complemented with rapid system for sending alert messages
(SMSs and MMSs).
400
Project
Training in the field of victim protection and domestic violence
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC-FPA/C3/058
Promoter
Budget
€240 000 (€170 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2008 — March 2010
Partners
Central office of Justice’s Victim Support Service, Hungary; Women’s Rights
Association, Hungary; Police University, Germany; Ministry of Interior, Slovenia;
National Police, Czech Republic; Domestic Abuse Intervention Centre, Vienna,
Austria
In the context of crime prevention, this project aimed at raising witness protection
awareness among senior police officers and helping change their attitude towards
handling domestic violence. The objective was to test and further develop the training
curriculum developed by CEPOL.
The project comprised a study, workshops with public and private organisations and
training courses for police officers.
401
Project
Development of guidelines and security concepts for Government-to-Business
(G2B) communication processes involving a service-oriented architecture and
using the Interpol stolen vehicle data base (Interpol Invex/FADA) as an example
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/FP/C3-072
Promoter
Federal Criminal Police Office, Germany
Budget
€325 000 (€228 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing, from December 2008 to November 2011 (36 months)
Partners
National Criminal Police Headquarters, Italy; National Police Headquarters, Poland;
Interpol General Secretariat.
The scope of this project is to develop a common understanding of modern, serviceoriented technologies and guidelines for operating data exchange interfaces between
secure police networks and ‘non-secure’ public networks. This work should benefit
other XML data exchanges between various organisations.
The goal is to optimise international searches for stolen motor vehicles based on an
exchange of information between the Interpol Automated Search Facility - Stolen
Motor Vehicles (ASF-SMV) database, the national police databases and the vehicle
manufacturers’ databases.
402
Project
New Methodologies to Prevent Crime in Vulnerable Communities
Reference
JLS/2005/AGIS/032
Promoter
Greater Manchester Police Authority, UK
Budget
105 000€ (73 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2005 – December 2006
Partners
Turku Police Department, Finland; An Garda Siochana, Ireland; Estonian Police
Board; Foundation Netherlands Police Institute
The aim of the project was to develop and evaluate new methodologies to prevent
crime in vulnerable communities across Europe. It involved four Member States in a
programme of joint training and research, a final conference and the establishment of
an interactive website.
The project used Europe-wide 'Mosaic' population profiles to identify communities
with similar population profiles but different levels of vulnerability. Research was
undertaken by police and municipal authorities in these areas to identify factors which
explain different levels of vulnerability, in order to develop more effective
interventions to prevent and reduce crime, and improve community safety.
The project was composed of three days of training for 24 participants including
police officers or crime prevention managers from municipal authorities/partnerships,
and crime analysts. The training related to crime and population analysis and crime
prevention partnership methods.
Moreover, the following activities were undertaken:
- environmental data collection in selected communities in each of the participating
states using hand-held computers;
- collection of crime statistics for the identified communities;
- community surveys or consultation in the identified communities.
403
Project
Save mass events in EU aglomerations: Police activities in preventing and
fighting against crimes related to it
Reference
Promoter
Warsaw Metropolitan Police (PL)
Budget
108.000€ (86.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Budapest Police, Hungary; Vilnius County Police Headquarters, Lithuania; Berlin
Police, Germany
The main aim of the project is crime prevention and the reduction of risks of antisocial behaviour at mass events. The foreseen activities aim to exchange
experiences and develop new methods for improving efficiency of police and other
relevant actors in the prevention and combating of crime.
To this end, a three day seminar is planned to develop cooperation between law
enforcement agencies and NGOs such as Sport Club LEGIA "Protection Agency",
PL2012 company and the Polish society to prevent drug addicts. A website and
training sessions should be developed and a few awareness raising meetings should
be organised with young people in sport clubs, schools and universities.
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404
Project
The EUCPN Best Practice Conference and the European Crime Prevention
Award 2011
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of Interior and Administration, Poland
http://www.mswia.gov.pl/portal/en/
Budget
120.000€ (95.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing since 2011
Partners
Danish Crime Prevention Council; Federal Public Service Home Affairs, Belgium
The project consists of the organisation of a flagship event of the Euroepan Crime
Prevention Network – the Best Practice Conference (BPC) and of the competition of
the European Crime Prevention Award (ECPA). These events contirbute to the
exchange of best practices and other information on the theme "Sport, science and
art in the prevention of crime among children and youth" .
The BPC&ECPA 2011 took place on the 14th and 15th of December 2011 in
Warsaw. Approximately 250 policy makers, practitioners and researchers from the
Member States, Eastern Partnership Countries and EU candidate countries attended
the initiatives discussed innovative methods.
The Conference conclusions are to be included in the Annual report on the activities
of the EUCPN which is to be submitted to the Council.
405
Project
Sharing experience in local policing in Europe
Reference
Promoter
Crime Prevention Fund - IGA Foundation, Bulgaria
Foreseen budget
373.000€ (300.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from 2011
Partners
Institute for Criminal Policy Research, King's College, London, UK; Association
Giancarlo Siani, Italy; Valencia Local Police, Spain; Ministry of the Interior, Bulgaria
The objective is to share good practices among local police services and other
information on law enforcement approaches on security challenges at the local level.
This operational knowledge will be backed by research activities.
Evaluation methodologies are among the aspects explored.
Three international seminars are expected to be held and in addition, three pilot
projects will be implemented during the project.
A Compendium of 100 best practices in the EU regarding the role of local police,
available in English, German and French.
406
Project
Development of intelligence-led prevention and fight against general crime to
foster European operational cooperation and exchange
Reference
Promoter
National Police, Lithuania
Budget
1.1 mln€ (880.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2011-2013
Partners
National Police and Border guards, Estonia
The project aims to implement an intelligence-led police operational model in
Lithuanian Police that provides insights and guidance for crime prevention and
investigations. It would serve as well as basis for information exchange and better
cooperation at local and European level.
The project is composed of two parts:
- Organisational framework - review and optimization of work processes of
neighbourhood police to enable officers spend more time ‘on the street’ in direct
contact with the society thus ‘opening-eyes and ears’ of police;
- Technical back-end - development of IT application to support neighbourhood
police work processes and information management;
- Technical front-end – implementation of officer’s mobile workplace through
handheld device for the real-time communication
Project is implemented in Vilnius where 170 neighbourhood police officers are
responsible for preventive and small scale crime and delinquency investigation
activity as well as support to other police corps.
Project will result in: a)strengthened capabilities for crime prevention and
investigation based on improved quality and volume of crime related information and
analysis of it; b)improved exchange of information and operational cooperation
nationally and Europe-wide (OCTA, AWFs, Swedish initiative).
407
Project
Good Practices of Community Conflict Management in the Central Eastern
European Region
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of the interior, Hungary
Budget
167.000€ (133.000 of Eu support)
Timeframe
2011-2013
Partners
Public Order Police Main Directorate, Bulgaria; Ministry of the Interior, Czech
Republic
The general objective of the project is to develop a practical guide for local
practitioners on how to plan, fund and implement programmes aiming at preventing
and managing Community conflicts. The potential of restorative methods should be
explored to build safer local environment. While focusing on the Member States from
Central Europe, the mid term objective is to launch a European tool for standardising
local practices in the whole EU.
In this context, the specific objectives are:
- to select and evaluate best practices on the management of community conflicts
- to enhance practice-oriented cooperation within the EUCPN
The project includes on-spot visits, direct interviews and seminars. Around 90 experts
are expected to be involved in the project.
The findings should be disseminated in the EUCPN and in the Council.
 Compendium of evaluated best practices in 6 partner Member States
 Recommendations and model project plan
408
Project
Implementing Local Safety Audits
Reference
Promoter
Budget
530.000€ (430.000 of EU support)
Timeframe
2011-2014
Partners
Ministry of the Interior in Slovakia and Belgium; Crime prevention council of the
The overall objective is to increase number of local authorities to make use of local
safety audits with a view to implement strategic orientations on crime prevention and
to develop partnership based policies. To this end, the Guidance on local safety
audits” helping local actors to develop audit methodology should be adapted to
national and local contexts and effectively implemented in four Member States.
The project should contribute to the exchange of information on the issue and to train
and support relevant actors in identifying crime areas and identify and develop the
most suitable solutions. Study visits and use of IT technologies would be combined
with seminars and other workshops to network and cooperate between researchers,
practitioners and policy makers.
The Guidance was elaborated in 2008 by the European Forum on Urban Security
and should be available in Dutch, Czech, German, Hungarian, Portuguese and
Slovak, in addition to English, French and Spanish.
A multilingual website is among the expected actions to be undertaken.
The EUCPN closely follows the implementation of this initiative.
409
Project
Community Prevention and Early prevention. Integrated approaches in the field
of juvenile delinquency
Reference
Promoter
Emilia Romagna Region, Italy
Budget
454.269.16€ of EU support
Timeframe
2012 -2014
The project aims at exploring factors and vulnerabilities which facilitate criminal
activities and careers. Once identified, early prevention and protection measures can
be undertaken.
The project consists of four stages:
- research at national level on data and available models to identify and measure the
risks
- multidisciplinary training and awareness raising activities involving judiciary, law
enforcement, social services and local authorities, psychologists etc
- implementation of a pilot programme on the basis of the findings in the areas with
high rate of crime
- dissemination of results – publication and final European conference
250 experts should be involved in the project including representatives from Emilia
Romagna Region, Turin Municipality, Termini Imerese Municipality, Tallin, London
and El Vendrell in Spain.
410
Project
Communities That Care (CTC) European Network: Making CTC work at the
European level
Reference
Promoter
CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL OF LOWER SAXONY, Germany
Budget
464.000€ (371.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2012-2014
Partners
The project aims at making better use of the prevention science knowledge base.
The CTC operation system is a field-tested and evaluated strategy for activating
communities to use prevention science to plan and implement effective measures to
prevent youth problem behaviours - based on the respective unique community
profile of risk and protection. Epidemiological research on risk- and protective factors,
working with effective prevention programmes, community ownership of local
implementation, proactive training as well as technical assistance and evaluation of
local results are the core elements of CTC.
The CTC-EU-project aims to make the established CTC-methods transferable to
other European countries. It will contribute to enhanced implementations of
community-led prevention programmes, based on a risk and protective factor model,
focussing on the prevention of the development of problem behaviour by early
intervention with children and youth.
Expected results:
- a cross-national validated risk and protection assessment tool (Youth-Survey)
applicable to other European countries,
- a web-based European database of proven or promising prevention programmes
- a European CTC implementation guide / local training guide.
411
Project
eSecurity - ICT for knowledge-based and predictive urban security
Reference
Promoter
UNIVERSITY OF TRENTO, Italy
Budget
403.000€ (322.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2012-2014
Partners
The objective of the project is to explore how ICT can be used to increase the
efficiency of crime prevention actions in the urban context with a special focus on law
enforcement activities.
The tools should help in understanding and managing security and crime challenges
with a view to implementing knowledge based actions. This should help in a better
forecast concentration of crime, risks of social disorders and allocate appropriate
resources to reduce their impact.
A web portal (eSecWEB) should be developed as well to foster communication and
collaboration between citizens and the local administration on deviance, disorder and
insecurity, policies and initiatives, as well as on advices about preventative
behaviours.
412
Project
Methodological tools for the definition of security local policies in Europe
Reference
Promoter
EUROPEAN FORUM FOR URBAN SECURITY
Budget
406.000€ (324.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2012-2015
Partners
L'objectif principal de ce projet est de renforcer la diffusion de l'approche 'Audit Local
de Sécurité" et de la rendre opérationnelle. Le Guide élaboré par EFUS en 2008
devrait servir de base aux activités envisagées.
Le projet permet aux partenaires de partager leurs propres connaissances et
expertises, tout en bénéficiant de celles des autres ainsi que de l’apport des
gouvernements nationaux et des experts.
Le projet est construit autour de 3 grandes étapes non successives :
- visite de terrain afin de développer l'échange de bonnes pratiques
- audits, sondages, questionnaires dans le contexte local afin de tester dans la
pratique les outils méthodologies
- préparation d'un guide européen sur les méthodologies des audits locaux de
sécurité
413
Project
INNES - INTIMATE NEIGHBOURHOOD STRENGTHENING
Reference
Promoter
POLITECNICO OF MILAN FOUNDATION, Italy
Budget
280.000€ (224.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2012-2014
Partners
The project will be implemented in Mantua and Pegognaga.
The objective is twofold:
a) To recover and promote intimate neighbourhood strengths: coherent community
represents a deterrent against crime, social deviance, urban blight and environment
degradation;
b) to promote cooperation between citizens, local law enforcement and local
governments.
To achieve the objectives, training sessions should be organised for local law
enforcement and citizens with a view to make local communities more respoisbile for
their security.
The training sessions should be ensured by the Advanced School of Criminological
Sciences - CRINVE Mantua and by city planners of the Polytechnics-Dept. Mantua.
414
Project
Share My European city (SME-city)
Reference
Promoter
PERUGIA MUNICIPALITY, Italy
Budget
377.000€ (302.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2012-2014
Partners
The overall objective it is to contribute to keep the cities more secure though actions
aiming reduction of alcohol and drugs use which can provoke vandalism and bullying,
environmental and public damages, drugs trafficking etc.
On the basis of best practices, some pilot prevention actions will be implemented in
Perugia, Granada and Merseyside which are characterized by a high rate of young
population and a relatively high crime rate.
Public private partnership and awareness raising actions will be promoted as well
with a view to ensure a greater sustainability and efficiency of interventions.
415
Project
Safer Tourism Cities" - for a safer environment in touristic cities
Reference
Promoter
EUROPEAN FORUM FOR URBAN SECURITY, France
Budget
423.000€ (338.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2012-2014
Partners
Le succès ou l’échec économique d’une destination touristique dépend en partie de
la capacité de la ville à assurer un environnement sûr à ses visiteurs. Le sentiment
de sécurité peut être basé aussi sur l’organisation urbanistique de la ville, la
présence policière ainsi que la gestion locale des masses dans l’espace public.
L’autre aspect essentiel à prendre en compte est la capacité des autorités locales à
mettre en place des dispositifs de soutien aux touristes victimes de crimes contre les
biens et les personnes (vols ou agressions).
Les objectifs concrets du projet sont les suivants:
- Dégager les indicateurs révélateurs du degré de « sécurisation » d’une destination
- Etablir le diagnostic de la situation locale dans les 9 villes partenaires en fonction de
ces indicateurs
- Améliorer les actions et les dispositifs dans ces villes en renforçant le partenariat
transversal
- Soutenir les victimes
Une publication regroupant les meilleures pratiques et recommandations pour les
acteurs locaux devrait constituer un résultat tangible de ce projet. Une charte « Ville
Touristique Sûre » sera disponible à la signature pour les villes sensibilisées à ces
questions.
Un site web et une newsletter permettront de relayer l’information régulièrement
auprès des groupes cibles intéressés.
416
Project
Police-Private Partnership to Tackle Metal Theft II
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003981
Promoter
Serious Organised Crime Agency (UK)
Budget
880.119,95 € (792.107,96 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
People United Against Crime (UK); British Transport Police (UK); South Yorkshire
Police (UK); Agenfor Lombardia (IT); Guarda Nacional Republicana (PT);
Gendarmerie Nationale (FR); Valencia Local Police (ES); European Institute (BG);
European Regional Framework for Cooperation (GR)
Increase knowledge of involvement of organised crime groups (OCGs) & the
relationship to other acquisitive crime
• Improve collaboration between public / private organisations within MS & on a
transnational basis
• Increase collaboration to disrupt & reduce the movement of stolen metals across
the borders
• Involve the private sector to improve crime prevention & deterrence strategies,
including cross-sector cooperation amongst companies using, manufacturing,
processing & transporting metals
• Establish Expert User Groups (EUGs) to improve international liaison, sharing
knowledge, skills, intelligence, enforcement & prevention techniques
• Establish / expand horizontal partnerships for the collection, prioritisation &
transmission of data related to metal theft
• Demonstrate better use of resources within partner organisations to avoid
duplication & isolated working
• Provide a legacy of collaboration & good practice for the future
417
Project
An integral methodology to develop an information-led and community
orientated policy to tackle domestic burglary
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003985
Promoter
Home Affairs (BE)
Budget
274.190,92 € (246.771,83 €)
Timeframe
12 months
Partners
General Inspectorate of Roumanian Police (RO); National Police Chief Directorate
(BG)
We aim to develop, provide and widely diffuse a methodological step-by-step plan to
realize a dynamic burglary policy plan embedded in the approach to tackle itinerant
groups. With this step-by step plan, we want to support other member states by
developing high quality methods. Goals:
- Increasing the awareness and knowledge of member states and their policy makers
and practitioners in the field concerning the issue of domestic burglary and itinerant
offender groups
- The exchange of expertise and good practices between member states
- Monitoring recent trends and developments in the field of domestic burglary and
itinerant groups
- Serving as an inspiration to the other member states, with our structural approach to
tackle burglary and also as a general methodology for developing action plans for
other crime problems
- Increasing the coherence between policies and approaches by strengthening the
collaboration
- Ultimately, preventing and diminishing domestic burglaries and itinerant offender
groups at EU-level.
418
Project
Simplification of less serious crime investigation aimed to balance public
danger, harm caused by crime and consumption of resources for investigation
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003986
Promoter
State Police of the Republic of Latvia (LV)
Budget
259.119,00 € (233.181,19 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Estonian Police and Border Guard Board (EE); Police Headquarters Frankfurt/Main,
Criminal Investigation Department (DE); Helsinki police (FI); General Inspectorate of
the Romanian Police (RO); Swedish Police, National Bureau of Investigation (SE);
Police Department under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania (LT);
Prosecution Office of the Republic of Latvia (LV); Ministry of Interior of the Republic
of Latvia (LV); Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Latvia (LV); NGO "Pro-Police
Latvia" (LV)
The objective of this project is to exchange, summarize and analyse knowledge, experience and best
practice on simplification of less serious crime investigation in 7 EU Member States and deliver
recommendations for implementation of best models and practice, thereby providing tool for increasing
capacity, efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies in EU Member States in order to
allocate more resources for prevention of and fight against serious and organized crime and for other
priorities in fight against crime. Results : 1) exchange and acquaintance with knowledge, experience
and best practice on simplification of less serious crime investigation among 17 experts of 7 EU
Member States; 2) specific proposals for each of 7 partner countries for improvements on
simplification of less serious crime investigation; 3) Guidelines including summarized and analyzed
knowledge, experience and best practice on simplification of less serious crime investigation in 7 EU
Member States, as well as recommendations for implementation of best models and practice for police
and other law enforcement agencies in all EU Member States; 4) International conference for 100
participants from all EU Member States to present and disseminate results of the project;
5) allocation of more resources provided for prevention of and fight against serious and organized
crime and other priorities.
419
Identity theft
In terms of funding, Identity Theft is of minor importance as only 5 projects (of which
one under AGIS programme) have been funded for a total of € 962.000 (0.91% of the
total funding granted under all programmes, all areas considered).
The only five projects funded in this area were promoted by BE, IT, IE, LT, PT with
one project each.
89% of the money dedicated to fight identity theft went to "public awareness
campaigns" (under 2 projects), 5% went to "Exchange of information & best
practices" and another 5% to "training".
The average grant's amount for this area is € 179.000,00
420
Project
European Conference on Identity Fraud & Theft: The logistics for organised
crime and follow up
Reference
ISEC/2007/575
Promoter
Secretariat of the Internal Security Committee, Ministry of interior, Portugal
Budget
€53 000 (€36 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Expert conference on 7-9 November 2007
Partners
Netherlands, UK, Council of Europe
The project aimed to increase knowledge and exchange information about identity
fraud and theft in the EU Member States.
The main initiative was the expert conference held on 7-9 November 2007 in Tomar,
Portugal. It was attended by representatives of police, immigration and border
services, judicial authorities and other entities operating in the identity chain —
registration, production, issuing and inspection. Also involved in organising this
conference were associated countries, private stakeholders from the financial sector,
the Council of Europe and the Anti-Phishing Working Group (APWG) .
A national plan entitled ‘Securing identity’ was launched in Portugal during the
implementation of the project. It aimed to boost national cooperation and synergies
on identity chain issues. A multidisciplinary pilot training course on ‘Identity fraud and
theft — the logistics for organised crime’ was held in Portugal on 24-28 November
2008. It provided an opportunity to exchange best practice and share expertise on
different phases of the identity chains in EU countries.
 Comparative study ‘European Identity Systems’ (32 pages) (a) (table of
contents in the Annex
 Glossary of identity theft terms used in EU Member States (a)
 Website
http://www.idfraudconferencept2007.org/home.php?area=001&mid=000
 Ebook compiling the Conference information
421
Project
Training Programme — Certified Payment Card Experts
Reference
AGIS/2004/054
Promoter
Irish Police Service, Ireland
Budget
€110 000 (€42 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2004 — July 2005
Partners
Ireland, Spain, United Kingdom, Italy, Sweden, Belgium, Denmark, Portugal,
Netherlands, Finland, Luxembourg, Austria, Germany, Romania, Europol
The approach ‘train the trainers’ was applied. The aim was that, after their training,
the officers involved would be in a position to train other officers working to combat
fraud in the field of non- cash means of payment.
The project consisted of the five-day training course with practical exercises on
plastic and paper payment. Representatives from the card industry gave
presentations on how cards are produced and how counterfeit cards are generated.
The final conference promoted cooperation, communication and networking among
experts from public and private organisations.
 Manual of information covering all aspects of card fraud
422
Project
Identity Theft Observatory Model
Reference
Promoter
ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF CONSUMERS AND ENVIRONMENT
(ADICONSUM), Italy
Budget
580.000€ (463.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing since 2011
Partners
APC ROMANIA - Romanian Association for Consumers Protection, Romania
The aim of the project is to provide a model in order to better tackle identity theft
through the creation of a permanent observatory to be established in Italy and
Romania targeted at general public and experts in the area.
The activities addressing the general public aim at increasing their perception and
knowledge on the issue. To this end, an info-point should be set up with general
information and support to victims of identity theft. A dedicated website should be
developed as well to increase public awareness.
The activities addressing institutional decision makers and key players aim at
increasing their knowledge on the actual situation (including perception of the general
public on the phenomenon) and at promoting dialogue and synergies at the national
level
In this perspective, research is planned to explore the real perception of victims and
potential victims. Expert workshops and seminars are planned as well.
It is expected that about 3500 victims of identity theft will be assisted or supported
and an increased awareness raising campaign will be developed with 75000
consumers.
Twonational researchers on the situation of identity theft in Italy and Romania, seven
strategic documents on sub-topics of the theme with the contributions of the main
national experts, a detailed website (in Italian and Romania, and an informative one
in English) to provide information and assistance on identity theft, as well as other
informative materials (i.e. two manuals, leaflets, and various brochures).
423
Project
Strenghtening Architectures for the Security of Identification of Natural
Persons in the EU Member States
Reference
Promoter
Public Service with separate management responsible for the management of the
identity cards (BE)
Budget
242,775.32 of EU support
Timeframe
January 2011 – May 2013
Partners
Current project proposal consists in enlarging the pilot project of 2010 to all EU MS.
The registration method of natural persons in all the other MS will be mapped by the
means of the adapted questionnaire. The goal is to determinate the risks of an
insufficient registration process of citizins in the context of the liberation of the internal
European borders. Special attention will be given to obtain an inventory of identity
documents for children and an inventory of identity fraud casesThe SWOT-analysis
will be subject of an European conference in October 2011. A follow-up approach will
be done by setting up a Network of EU MS Authorities competent for the
implementation of Identification Procedures. The output of the project will be the
development and implementation of a strategic concept on tackling identity fraud,
including two main goals: 1. ANALYSIS: knowledge and awareness of the
phenomenon, EU wide methodoly on site survey and risk-analysis developed, EU
wide SWOT-analysis developed (per country + consolidated). 2. GUIDELINES:
Network of EU MS Authorities competent for the implementation of Identification
Procedures established. The results of the consolidated SWOT will allow the Network
to prepare the necessary guidelines in the field of identity fraud and propose
guidelines, recommandations, … to the EC. The Network will be open to all
interested stake holders.
424
Project
ID theft: Prevention Through Education
Reference
Promoter
Lithuanian Consumer Institute (LT)
Budget
198.344,00€ (178.510,00€)
Timeframe
Partners
/
The project is directed at preventing and combating identity theft and identity fraud
and promoting identity management by means of awareness raising and informal
education. The following results are expected: enhanced awareness of identity theft
threats and prevention, better knowledge and skills of victims where to turn for help.
Project results will disseminated through various communication channels:
awareness campaigns for youth and adults, events in shopping centres, round table
discussion, sending of presentation for teachers, press conference, press releases,
newsletters, information brochure, radio presentations, articles in regional press,
project website, social networks, to ensure that all target groups are reached. 5 years
after project completion, follow-up research will be conducted to plan new activities,
reflect the long-term impact and possible new gaps in prevention of crime.
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Money laundering
Money laundering projects (13 in total) were granted some € 2.217.000 since 2003. It
represents 2.05% of the total funding available under all programmes. Most of them
were funded under the ISEC programme (10).
"Study & Research" accounts for 40.5% of the dedicated funding to money
laundering. "Training" attracted the share of 23.75%, "Exchange of informations and
best practices", 19.5% and Operational cooperation, 16.3%.
Most active promoters are from ES (2 projects), UK, DE, BE, FR, BG, RO, HU, PT,
CZ (1 project each).
The average grant awarded for a money laundering project equals € 170.500
426
Project
European conference on money laundering
Reference
AGIS/2003/039
Promoter
National Delegation for Drug Prevention, Ministry of Interior, Spain
Budget
€60 000 (€43 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
All Member States
The main purpose of the project was to organise a conference with representatives of
the judiciary and specialised police services. The four-day conference provided an
opportunity to discuss a broad range of important issues regarding money laundering
and other financial crime, asset recovery, the Financial Intelligence Units network
(FIU-net), etc.
The project helped those involved to network and develop mutual contacts.
 A CD ROM of the conference
427
Project
Cooperation between Financial Intelligence Units — specialised training
practice in prevention and fight against Money Laundering and Terrorism
Financing
Reference
AGIS/2004/017
Promoter
Financial Investigation Unit (FIU), Portugal
Budget
€50 000 (€36 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Hungary, Ireland, Poland, Sweden
This project consisted in organising a training programme, allowing members of the
FIU from five participating Member States to be together for a week.
The purpose was to enhance their understanding and knowledge of each other’s
legal systems and practices and to boost cooperation and information exchange
between these FIUs. It should strengthen and improve their efforts in the fight against
money laundering and terrorist financing.
 CD-ROM with results
428
Project
Spotlight: New Approaches to Fighting Money Laundering
Reference
AGIS/2004/182
Promoter
London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK
Budget
€156 000 (€108 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2004 — April 2005
Partners
Office for Exchange Rates, Italy; Financial Services Regulatory Authority, Ireland;
National Criminal Intelligence Service, UK; Lloyds TSB
The promoter undertook the project to help financial institutions fight money
laundering using more effective techniques and practices. A European consortium of
partners was set up (including industry practitioners, regulators and law enforcement
agencies) to share their expertise and contribute to the research.
The aim of the project was to develop a new technique for monitoring money
laundering on the basis of the behavioural patterns approach. Computer monitoring
models were drawn up.
The project was in three stages: 1) developing the behavioural patterns methodology;
2) exchanging best practices and recommendations drawn from them; 3)
disseminating the research findings. A number of discussion forums were held and
the final conference took place at LSE in March 2005.
 Guide on the development of money-laundering monitoring models
 Guide on best practice within and between financial institutions on a national
and European scale
 Website www.spotlight.uk.com
429
Project
Cooperation, registry systems, administration and judicial power regarding
prevention of money laundering
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/062
Promoter
Association of Land, Mercantile and Movable Property Registers of Spain
Budget
€135 000 (€95 000 of EU budget)
Timeframe
Ongoing, from April 2009 until May 2011
Partners
General Judiciary Council, Spain; Institute for registries and notary, Bank of Portugal;
Financial Intelligence Unit, Portugal; National Office for Prevention and Control of
Money Laundering, Romania
The main objective is to help the Land and Mercantile Registries to improve the
efficiency of judicial decisions on money laundering matters. Another goal is to
develop cooperation with the Financial Intelligence Units.
An international workshop composed of four training courses will be held as part of
the project.
It involves 20 representatives of the judiciary, the Land and Mercantile Registers and
the Financial Intelligence Units in Portugal, Romania and Spain.
 Catalogue of proposals to promote cooperation between registries and
administrative and judicial authorities in charge of money laundering
 Catalogue of possible criminal cases at European level.
430
Project
Fighting trade-based money laundering (TBML)
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/083
Promoter
Ministry of Justice, Netherlands
Budget
€80 000 (€50 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2008 — November 2009
Partners
Financial Intelligence Units from Belgium
The overall objective was to strengthen national and international measures for
preventing and combating trade-based money laundering (TBML).
The main activity was a two-day workshop which contributed to the exchange of best
practices and expertise, especially on data mining and the intelligence-led policing of
TBML. The workshop also helped to exchange information on the relevant national
legislation and to develop international cooperation.
Booklet with presentations and conclusions
431
Project
Development and implementation of an Identity Resolution system regarding
money laundering and terrorist financing activities
Reference
Promoter
Financial Intelligence Unit (Sepblac), Spain
Budget
€1 800 000 (€1 300 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
None
The project developed a tool for consolidating criminal identities in order to better
analyse and store the existing data and thus improve the identification of potential
offenders and of fraudulent activities. It enables investigators to recognise individuals
who may have multiple identities. This was achieved by cleaning and extending the
data stored in its database for the Identity Resolution process. It should help fight
crime.
The results of the project were made public in November 2009 in Madrid.
Final report with PowerPoint presentations
432
Project
Fight against money laundering:
correspondents
towards
an operational
network
of
Reference
Promoter
National Police, France
Budget
150.000€ (104.000€ of Eu support)
Timeframe
2010-2011
Partners
none
The project consisted in the organisation of two day seminar to develop exchange on
investigations on money laundering between law enforcement experts.
Around 80 participants attended the seminar coming form the Member States,
candidate countries, international structures and organisations.
The project contributed to review existing legislation in respect to the Directive
2005/60/EC on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of
terrorism and criminal activities. Concrete improvements were discussed to face
existing obstacles.
433
Project
The Economic and Legal Effectiveness of Anti Money Laundering and
Combating Terrorist Financing Policy
Reference
JLS/2009/ISEC/CFP/AG/087
Promoter
Utrecht University, the Netherlands
Budget
1.1 mln€ (790.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing December 2009 – December 2012
Partners
ODL Securities Limited, UK; Utrecht University, School of economics and law
The project aims at developing a cost analysis framework to evaluate money
laundering policies in 27 Member States. To this end, a close cooperation between
academics and law enforcement services should be strengthened.
The cost benefit analysis should include variables developed by the DG F4 ( on the
effectiveness of regulation, implementation, enforcement) and costs for the private
sector.
On that basis, countries threat assessments with attractiveness indicators for ML
proceeds of crime should be elaborated. It will give financial investigators and policy
makers a sustainable tool to identify and combat ML and TF. The assessments will
include descriptions of the willingness and capacities of the Member States to
provide ML services.
Outputs would include a report of inventarisation and a methodological framework,
four regional workshops which will support the empirical country evaluations for all
EU-27 countries, a final report, and a dissemination conference held in Utrecht.
434
Project
Financial and economic crime - ERAS
Reference
Promoter
National Police, Unit Combating Corruption and Financial Crimes SCPI, Czech
republic
Budget
138.000€ (110.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2010 - 2012
Partners
Central Office for Combating Economic, Financial Organised Crime, BE; National
Department of Investigation on Money Laundering Crime, France; Guardia civil,
Spain; Europol
It is a follow up of the project JLS/2009/ISEC/AG/038. The aim is to improve tools in
the fight against money laundering via exchange of expertise and know how between
relevant experts.
The project should contribute to the development of exchange of information and
elaboration of best standards to overcome possible obstacles and shortcomings.
Networking activities should strengthen
The project is mainly composed of a seminar and experts' meeting for representative
coming from Member States and candidate countries.
435
Project
Enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness in the field of Money Laundering
and assets recovery
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of Justice, Romania
Budget
264.000€ (211.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2010-2011
Partners
National Anticorruption Directorate, Romania; Prosecutors Office attached
to the High Court of Cassation; Romania; General Inspectorate for Police, Romania;
Foundation for International Judicial Cooperation - IRZ, Germany; Institute for Fis,
Spain
The overall objective is to stimulate, promote and develop horizontal methods and
tools for preventing and fighting economical and financial crime.
To this end, training session and experts seminars should strengthen exchange of
information and best practices in order to improve efficiency of financial investigations
and prosecutions in relation to money laundering. In this perspective, international
standards especially on asset confiscation and recovery should be effectively
implemented. Obstacles and possible shortcomings in the exchange of information
should be discussed.
Around 140 experts from judiciary and law enforcement should attend 6 training
session of 3 days. The final conference should be attended by representatives of EU
agencies and international organisations.
436
Project
Advanced training for legal practitioners on EU economic crime law in a global
context
Reference
Promoter
Budget
Timeframe
36 months
Partners
N/A
The project aims to provide legal practitioners with updates on EU and international
law in the area of financial crime (i.e. the revised FATF recommendations, to be
issued in 2012, the revised anti-money laundering and market abuse directives) and
support effective use of existing EU and international law and networks on crime
detection, transnational evidence gathering, confiscation and asset recovery.
Comparative law and best practice from non-EU jurisdictions and international expert
bodies at OECD, UN, CoE level will be also considered. The project consists of two
modules, each addressing a core crime area and an array of specific legal topics.
Module A – Countering corruption, money laundering and other forms of financial
crime in the EU (new regulatory and enforcement trends, international cooperation)
Module B – Countering organised economic crime in the EU (focus on forms affecting
public health and the internal market, international trends and cooperation)
437
Project
IMPROVING THE INSTITUTIONAL AND POLICY RESPONSE FOR THE PREVENTION
AND CONTROL OF MONEY LAUNDERING IN BULGARIA AND SOUTHEAST EUROPE
Reference
Promoter
RISKMONITOR FOUNDATION (BG)
Budget
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
N/A
1. To improve the professional competencies, skills and operational capacities of the
staff of FIUs and AML institutions.
2. To build up the analytical, coordinating and monitoring capacities of the FIUs, law
enforcement, and prosecution responsible for the control of ML in Bulgaria.
3. To aid the development and implementation of methods for cohesive and
consistent collection and interpretation of data on ML, ensuring comparability of ML
statistics between Member States.
4. To facilitate networking for a follow-up transnational project with co-beneficiaries
from SEE candidate countries and Member States.
5. To raise awareness of the efforts against ML and increase public support to
prevent and control economic crime in BG.
The project supports Bulgaria in its anti-money laundering efforts, more specifically in
the implementation of its anti-money laundering (AML) strategy and plans. This is a
national project, aimed at improving the AML regime in Bulgaria (BG), by enhancing
the analytical and technical capacity of FIUs and law enforcement and improving the
quality of financial intelligence. Research of the AML process in BG is planned, to aid
the elaboration of a model methodology and guidelines for preparing an annual
national report on ML (currently, there is no annual report of this type).
438
Project
Conference to enhance/maintain the AMON network (European operational
network of correspondents combating money laundering)
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003984
Promoter
Federal Police (BE)
Budget
108.576,00 € (97.718,40 €)
Timeframe
13 months
Partners
Directory of international cooperation (FR); Direction centrale de la police judiciaire,
Office central pour la répression de la grande délinquance financière (FR); (ACPO)
Association of Chief Police Officers of England & Wales: Financial Investigation and
Proceeds of Crime portfolio (UK); Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency
(Scottish Money Laundering Unit) (UK); Police of the Czech Republic - Unit for
Combating Corruption and Financial Crime SCPI (CZ); Direccion General de la
Policia y de la Guardia Civil. Comisaría General de Policía Judicial (ES)
The aim of AMON is to enhance the effectiveness of its members’ efforts in the fight against
money laundering and, in particular, to detect, investigate, disrupt and prosecute organised
criminal groups through “Financial Intelligence Led Policing”. Furthermore, it aims to enhance
and facilitate information exchange between Money Laundering Investigation Units (as
opposed to Financial Intelligence Units), including, where appropriate, SARs/STRs, via
existing legal frameworks.
Objective: continue to bring together police experts responsible for the fight against money
laundering from EU member states, candidate states, and third countries in a seminar in
2014 in order to further discuss existing methods of curbing money laundering, exchange
best practices, propose operationally feasible improvements, and to raise interest in feeding
an operational European network of correspondents that will enable the improvement of
information processing regarding the fight against money laundering.
439
Project
Exchange programme for improving international cooperation within the fight
against money laundering
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C2/4000003989
Promoter
National Tax and Custom Administration (HU)
Budget
105.361,00 € (94.825,00 €)
Timeframe
22 months (2013 – 2015)
Partners
HM Revenue and Customs (UK); Financial Directorate of Slovak Republic (SK)
The overall objectives of the project are to protect the EU and national budgets from
perpetrators of money laundering with significant attention and to decrease the
numbers of black and white collar crimes. Aiming at sharing the investigation
techniques, best practice, the latest experienced trends and strengthening
international cooperation between law enforcement authorities in partner Member
States. Expected Results
• New criminal manners and trends, and unusual behaviours are determined;
• The different legal frameworks of the represented countries including the elements
of statutes used to prosecute financial crimes in their respective countries are
addressed;
• The difficulties in the different applies of the methods on proof used by financial
investigators to prove amounts of unreported income or funds originated from illegal
activities;
• The operation of offshore companies and third-countries are examined on the basis
of the „tax avoidance behaviour” and the most common financial crimes. Identification
and exchange of views on investigative competences of customs services;
• Information exchange is more developed between the participating administrations;
• Number of successful investigation raised significantly.
440
Fraud and financial investigation
Fraud and financial investigation related projects (15 under ISEC, 4 under AGIS)
were granted € 6.815.000 in total under both programmes. This represents 6.3% of
the total funding under all programmes and areas considered.
Projects dedicated to operational cooperation attracted 33% of the funding, while
Training was granted 29% of the funds and Data collection's share equals 19.5%.
Study and Research follows with 11% and Exchange of information and Best
practices with 6.9%.
Most active promoters are found in IT (5 projects), FR (4), UK & BG (3), RO (2), NL &
PL (1).
The average amount granted for a project in area equals € 358.675.
441
Project
Insider Fraud in the Retail Banking Sector
Reference
AGIS/2006/091
Promoter
Centre for Financial Regulation and Crime, City University, London
Budget
€450 000 (€444 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
None
The project consisted in carrying out a comparative study on the impact of organised
crime infiltrating the retail banking sector. The objective was to show how bank
employees may help criminals commit serious fraud. It was addressed to law
enforcement officers, regulatory agencies, the judiciary, policymakers and the
financial and academic community.
It boosted cooperation between local business communities and associations
working on crime prevention. Statistics were compiled on law enforcement in the UK,
the Netherlands, Ireland, Sweden and the Czech Republic.
Given the international nature of the issue, additional surveys were sent to relevant
authorities in several non-EU countries such as Argentina, India, Nigeria and
Malaysia.
The findings were discussed at the 25th and 26th Cambridge International Symposia
on Economic Crime, held in September 2007 and 2008.
 Study on the impact of the infiltration by organised crime in the retail banking
sector
442
Project
Implementation of a programme for training in financial criminal analysis
Reference
AGIS/2003/117
Promoter
Ministry of Defence, France
Budget
€106 000 (€30 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
France, Belgium, Spain, Finland
Financial Criminal Analysis is a relatively unknown and underdeveloped tool for law
enforcement. This project was conceived as a follow-up to a previous one on the
‘conceptualisation and development of Financial Criminal Analysis’ (Falcone program
2002/FAL/100).
The project brought together a group of financial criminal analysis (FCA) experts to
define the contents of an FCA training package. Using this package, two exhaustive
training sessions were organised.
The overall purpose was to raise the profile of FCA among bodies engaged in the
fight against organised crime and in particular persons responsible for freezing and
confiscating criminal assets. Experts from the EU Member States, OLAF, Europol
and Eurojust took part in the project.
Publications
 Booklet ‘Master plan in financial crime analysis’
443
Project
International seminar ‘Crime in agricultural: examination of the surveying
methodologies for the fight against frauds’
Reference
AGIS/2004/112
Promoter
Carabinieri, Italy
Budget
€90 000 (€57 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
July 2004 — August 2005
Partners
Police services from France and Spain
The project aimed to identify best practices and methodologies for combating
financial fraud in agriculture, and to identify obstacles hindering cooperation among
EU Member States. A preliminary study was carried out on investigation techniques,
and information was shared at several meetings, especially at the final conference in
Rome in July 2005.
 Final document available at www.carabinieri.it and www.politicheagricole.it
444
Project
Development of a methodological and good practices handbook concerning
criminal financial analysis
Reference
AGIS/2004/175
Promoter
National gendarmerie, France
Budget
€53 000 (€44 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2004 — June 2006
Partners
University of Strasbourg, France; National School for Magistrates, France; Olaf;
Europol; Police school, Finland; Federal Police, Belgium; National Association of
Prosecutors, Spain; Ministry of Interior, Romania
This programme followed up two earlier programmes — Falcone 2002/FAL/100 and
AFCIl (AGIS/2003/117).
On the basis of the research, experts drafted a handbook of good practices and
methods of analysis in financial investigations.
Overall, one of the main achievements of the project was boosting international
exchange and cooperation in the field of financial investigation and analysis.
 Handbook
445
Project
European Union Delivering Excellence in Financial Investigation
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC-FPA/C1/006
Promoter
National Policing Improvement Agency (NPIA), UK
Budget
€350 000 (€300 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from December 2009 (12 months)
Partners
National Policing Improvement Agency, UK; National Police, Spain; Tax Police
(Guardia di Finanza), Italy; participants from all EU Member States and candidate
countries
This was the first of three phases of the EUDEFI project, whose aim was to draw up
a financial investigations manual in five languages: English, German, Italian, Spanish
and French.
Following an EU-wide questionnaire, the work focused on three main issues:
evidence and judicial procedure, property tracing and typologies.
Other aspects will be dealt in a separate project.
Manuals in five languages setting out standards for financial investigation techniques
across the EU
446
Project
Crime counteraction related to the misuse of financial means granted to
Bulgaria from the EU
Reference
Promoter
Countering General Crime Directorate, Bulgaria
Budget
Timeframe
July 2009 – January 2011
Partners
Supreme Prosecution Service for Cassation, Sofia, Bulgaria; City Courts of Plovdiv
and Varna, Bulgaria; State Department for Agricultural Finance Bulgaria; Judiciary
Police, Portugal; General Police headquarters, Poland
The objective was to improve investigations into the misuse of EU funds in Bulgaria
and to avoid financial abuses.
The project had five main components:
1. Analysis of how the Bulgarian Criminal Police goes about preventing, investigating
and prosecuting the misuse of EU funds
2. Ensuring that EU grants, especially from the Structural Funds, are managed in line
with the EU acquis
3. Training trainers in procedures and techniques
4. Five seminars during which trainers will teach trainees
5. Drawing up methodological guidelines
Methodological guidelines
447
Project
Exercices d’analyse financière criminelle (AFC) au sein d’équipes communes
d’enquête (ECE) (FCA/JIT)
Reference
JLS/2005/AGIS/021
Promoter
Gendarmerie, France
Budget
77 000€ (54 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2005 – November 2006
Partners
Université Robert Schuman Strasbourg - France; Police Fédérale Belge; Police
Grand Ducale - Luxemburg; Assets Recovery Agency, LKA Düsseldorf,
–
Allemagne; Ecole Police Scientifique de Lausanne - Suisse; Ministère de l'intérieur,
Roumanie;, EUROPOL, OLAF
Le projet a été le prolongement pratique de trois programmes antérieurs soutenus
également par la Commission européenne :
- le programme FALCONE 2002/FAL/100 consacré à la « conceptualisation et
au développement de l’Analyse Financière Criminelle (AFC) »
- le programme AGIS/2003/117 relatif à la mise en œuvre d’un programme de
formation à l’AFC.
- le programme JAI/2004/AGIS/175 intitulé « Elaboration d’un guide
méthodologique et des bonnes pratiques de l’AFC ».
C’est un projet qui a eu une double visée générale:
-assurer la promotion et la diffusion de l’analyse financière criminelle (AFC)
-contribuer à renforcer la coopération opérationnelle entre juridictions et services
d’enquête des états membres tout en facilitant l’entraide judiciaire.
Pour ce faire, son objectif principal a été la préparation et la mise en application
concrète du concept de l’AFC au cours de différents exercices pratiques organisés
au sein d’équipes communes d’enquête simulées. Le groupe ciblé était composé de:
auditeurs, analystes ou investigateurs financiers (policiers, gendarmes, douaniers,
magistrats…) des Etats Membres de l’Union européenne. 52 participants sont venus
de 47 services différents de 15 pays de l’Union européenne.
Website - www.afc-fca.eu
448
Project
Data Integration and Public Awareness on Financial and Economic Crime
Reference
Promoter
Province of Rimini (IT)
Budget
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
ASSOCIAZIONE ILARIA ALPI (IT), MUNICIPALITY OF BELLARIA-IGEA MARINA
(IT, UNIONCAMERE EMILIA-ROMAGNA (IT)
Detecting economic and financial crime necessitates of a comprehensive monitoring
system which is fed by data coming from very different sources; so, DIPAFEC
methodology will be based firstly on the integration of such data into a single
observatory that could relate them and provide scientific guidance and updated
knowledge through their elaborations. Raising public awareness on economic and
financial criminality it means making invisible transactions known to the public.
Methods for awareness rising should then be based on investigations and
documentations which are conceived to be both quickly understandable by the larger
public and sufficiently targeted to the relevant operators.
The project intends to implement a wide array of activities, which are grouped into
three main components: firstly to develop an integrated monitoring system capable of
observing and monitoring infiltrations of financial and economic criminality in the local
context; secondly to investigate, document and raise awareness on the phenomenon
and, thirdly, to promote exchange of practices and test some pilot initiatives in other
EU Countries.
449
Project
Strategic and Proactive Efficient Financial Investigation of Cigarette Smuggling
Reference
Promoter
PUBLIC MINISTRY –POHCCJ (RO)
Budget
Timeframe
Partners
Office of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Estonia (EE), State Revenue,
Service of the Republic of Latvia (LV), Prosecutor General's Office of the Republic of
Lithuania (LT), Office of the Prosecutor General of Hungary (HU)
Project purpose: Enhanced efficiency in proactive approach in cigarette smuggling
investigation on the EU Eastern border Expected medium and long-term impact:
Reduced cigarette smuggling on the EU Eastern border Justification: Cigarette
smuggling is a transnational phenomenon that does not take account of formal or
legal barriers such as borders and law guarding and enforcement institutions. The
enhancement of a given state’s border controls will just switch the smuggler’s
attention to its neighbours. That’s the reason why enhanced cooperation between
law enforcement agencies and detection of smugglers’ activity at an early stage are
of paramount importance for all EU Member States, either “gate” or “market” for the
smuggled cigarettes.
Project objectives:
O1. Developing judiciary intelligence tools and methods to detect early signs of
cigarette smuggling
O2. Configuring a common model of investigating cigarette smuggling
O3. Creating a network between prosecutors that will directly communicate and
share information on cigarette smuggling cases
450
Project
Economic and Financial Investigator
Reference
Promoter
GUARDIA DI FINANZA (IT)
Budget
1.177.665,59 € of EU support
Timeframe
?
Partners
Financial Crime Investigation Service (LT), Malta Police Force MT), Asset Recovery
Department(L), Directorate General For Intelligence and Internal Protection (RO),
GeneraL Inspectorate OF THE Romanian Police (RO), National Tax And Customs
Administration OF Hungary (HU), HM Revenue And Customs (UK), Guarda Nacional
Republicana (PT)
EFI project includes the creation of a "Training Centre on Economic and Financial
Investigations (TCEFI)" at the Tax Police School of the Guardia di Finanza, where
basic and advanced courses (divided into residential and e-learning phase with the
blended learning method) will be held for the police officers of the Bulgaria, Hungary,
Lithuania, Malta, Poland and Romania, to enable them to share investigative
techniques and best practices with the police officers of the States with more
experience in the specific operational field, such as the United Kingdom, Italy and
Portugal.
451
Project
Tool Against Financial and Economic Internet Crime
Reference
Promoter
DUTCH TAX AND CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION (NL)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
Nationaal Coördinator Terrorismebestrijding en Veiligheid (NL), Bijzondere Belasting
Inspectie (BE), Skatteverket (SE), Parabots Services BV (NL), Sentient Information
Systems BV (NL)
Objectives:
- To extend and reinforce the existing European network of Xenon users, the fiscal
internet inspection teams;
- Setting up collaboration between tax and police, to detect and eliminate fraudulent
activities;
- Extend knowledge about how to make strategic choices between prevention and
punishing criminal activities in comparisson with actual legislation;
- Developing methods and tools for permanent searching, monitoringing and
analysing of suspect activities on the web ;
Expected results:
- Toolset for permanent search, monitoring and analyses of suspect activities on the
web;
- Extend and reinforce the existing European network of internet inspection teams;
- Create coorperation between audit teams of both Police and Tax.
452
Project
Tool for Enforcing Competition Law (TECOL)
Reference
Promoter
Second Chance Association (BG)
Budget
335.855,00€ (301.755,00€)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Forseti Consult (BG); Multinational Educational Center of Birmingham (UK);
SPEHA FRESIA Societa Cooperativa (IT); Technical University of Cluj-Napoca
(RO); FLARE – Freedom Legality and Rights in Europe (IT)
Project TECOL-Tools for Enforcing Competition Low is meant to prevent and fight
against one of the most dangerous criminal threats of the contemporary society.
The aim is detecting and identification of cartels. It is using Noble – prize winning
mathematical theory and modern ICT approach, to enable the EU citizens to
detect cartels. The main project objective is to increase the efficiency of financial
investigations through the active involvement of civil society and individuals. We
also aim to encourage horizontal cooperation, "public-private" partnership
between active citizens and empowered institutions for the prevention of financial
crime.
Expected results and deliverables:
End Products – Web Based Cartel Detection Tool, "How to use?" video-Guide,
Project Web site and Project Brochure. Plans - Project Cycle Management Plan,
Quality plan, Dissemination plan, etc. Reports. Meetings and seminars – local and
transnational.
453
Project
Transnational co-operation in scope of prevention and fight against economic
and financial crime and corruption as an element of ensuring safety in EU
Reference
Promoter
Regional Police Headquarters in Lublin (PL)
Budget
507.723,80€ (456.951,42€)
Timeframe
Partners
Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Białymstoku/Regional Police Headquarters in
Białystok (PL); Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Olsztynie/Regional Police
Headquarters in Olsztyn (PL); Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w Rzeszowie/Regional
Police Headquarters in Rzeszów (PL); Komenda Wojewódzka Policji w
Radomiu/Regional Police Headquarters in Radom (PL); Urząd Kontroli Skarbowej w
Lublinie, Tax Audit Office (PL); Centralne Biuro Antykorupcyjne/Central AntiCorruption Bureau (PL); Izba Celna w Białej Podlaskiej/Customs Chamber in Biała
Podlaska (PL); Ministerstwo Finansów, Departament Informacji Finansowej/Ministry
of Finance, Financial Information Department (PL); Nadbużański Oddział Straży
Granicznej/Nadbużański Border Guard Unit (PL); WSPOL/Police Academy in
Szczytno (PL); General Directorate National Police in Bulgaria (BG); Hamburg Police
(DE)
Main objective of the project is to improve and develop international cooperation in
preventing and fighting corruption, financial crime and ensuring effective confiscation
of criminal assets in area of EU Eastern border. Results of the project: - 120 people
trained in methods of effective fight against corruption, confiscation of criminal
assets, financial investigation; 1 cooperation network on effective fight against
corruption, confiscation of criminal assets, financial investigation; 1 protocol
facilitating exchange of information on identification of criminal assets, (…) , 1 manual
on financial investigation, 1 manual of anti-corruption procedures
454
Project
Indexing and Searching Of Data Aimed at fighting Crime
Reference
Promoter
Italian National Research Council - Institute of Applied Mathematics (IT)
Budget
499.389,00€ (446.389,00€)
Timeframe
?
Partners
Consorzio Reply Public Sector (IT); Arma dei Carabinieri (IT)
Our project aims at building an intelligence solution for analyzing large unstructured
data sets and gives to the investigator the ability to quickly retrieve information. The
final products will be a technology for indexing and searching digital forensics data
and a "proof of concept" selection-based search system that may be immediately
used by an investigator. The system will support boolean searches and will offer the
possibility to export the results of the searches in multiple formats that may be used
also as input for other forensics (or more general analysis) tools. The user interface
will be very friendly, for a comfortable use even by non-technical law enforcement
investigators ("Google-like”).
455
Project
Assessing the Risk of the Infiltration of Organized Crime in EU MSs Legitimate
Economies: a Pilot Project in 5 EU Countries
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003801
Promoter
Catholic University of the Sacred Hear (IT)
Budget
646.315,38 € (581.683,85 €)
Timeframe
?
Partners
University of Durham (UK); Netherlands Institute for the Study of Crime and Law
Enforcement (NL); Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention (SE); University of
Maribor-Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security (SI)
1- to develop a methodology to identify the methods used by different organized
crime (OC) groups to infiltrate into legitimate economies. This methodology will be
tested in 5 selected EU MS (IT, UK, NL, SE, SL)
2- on the basis of these results, to develop a common risk-assessment model
(CRAM) for detecting the infiltration of OC in legitimate economies
Project ARIEL will:
- provide an unprecedented cross-national comparative analysis of OC infiltration into
legitimate economies in the 5 selected EU MS
- provide an analysis of the factors facilitating/promoting OC infiltration into legitimate
economies
- develop an innovative common risk-assessment model for detecting OC infiltration
in legitimate economies
456
Project
Developing new methods for using and protecting whistleblowers, informers
and collaborators in corruption investigation
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003843
Promoter
General Inspectorate of Romanian Police (RO)
Budget
253.921,56 € (228.351,66 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Public Ministry - Prosecutor’s Office attached to the High Court of Cassation and
Justice (RO); Serious Organised Crime Agency (UK)
The general objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement
and public authorities to fight intra-community fraud, which affects the national
budgets and indirectly EU budget.
1- Project opening conference with public information purpose
2- Study visits
3 – Training seminars
4 – Two day international conference. The Conference will act as a platform for
experience and best practices exchange between European experts involved in
fighting intra-community fraud.
5 – Publishing and distributing a guide on fighting intra-community fraud (English)
6 – Project closing conference with public information purpose
457
Project
An Intelligence and Investigation Unit Targeting Romanian Organised Crime
Networks involved in ATM and Credit Card Fraud
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003847
Promoter
Dedicated Cheque and Plastic Crime Unit (UK)
Budget
501.865,72 € (451.679,14 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police (RO)
- create a hostile environment for organised fraudsters by targeting the precursor
materials and crime enablers that allow them to function
- reduce ATM crime and credit card fraud in the UK between 2012 and 2015 by
disrupting activities of Romanian OCNs involved
- reduce the risk from and impact of ATM and credit card fraud by raising awareness
and reducing opportunities for fraudsters
- increase the number of criminal prosecution of key individuals within Romanian
OCNs in the UK and Romania
- increase volume and quality of intelligence on ATM and credit card fraud and
human trafficking passed to Europol
- target the methods of money movement used by Romanian OCNs, seizing their
assets and limiting their ability to fund future activity
- reduce criminality and fraud against the EU banking system and the threat to EU
individuals who may become victims
- increase seizure of criminal technology involved in ATM and credit card crime
- increase knowledge and understanding of criminal networks and methodology
- raised public awareness of the crime, methods of prevention and cross border
working through media releases
458
Project
Strengthening the capacity of law enforcement authorities to fight intracommunity fraud
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003843
Promoter
Budget
149.820,00 € (134.793,44 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Netherlands Police Agency (KLPD) (NL); National Tax and Customs Administration
of Hungary (HU); Police Academy "Alexandru Ioan Cuza" (RO); Bucharest University
of Economic Studies (RO); Prosecutor's Office attached to the High Court of
Cassation and Justice (RO); National Office for Prevention and Control of Money
Laundering (RO); Financial Guard (RO)
The general objective of the project is to strengthen the capacity of law enforcement
and public authorities to fight intra-community fraud, which affects the national
budgets and indirectly EU budget.The two specific objectives of the project are:- to
increase the expertise of law enforcement authorities in fighting crimes related to
intra-community fraud - to improve inter-institutional cooperation between law
enforcement authorities in Romania and foreign partners
1. Project opening conference
2. Study visits will be organized in Romania, The Netherlands and Hungary
3. Training seminars. During months 6 -10 eight training seminars will be held in
Romania
4. A two day International conference will be organised in Bucharest, Romania
5. Publishing and distributing a Guide on fighting intra-community fraud
6. Project closing conference
459
Project
Frauds, related to encroachment on European budget - VAT and bank cards
Reference
Promoter
MINISTRY OF INTERIOR (BG)
Budget
Timeframe
Partners
1. General Inspectorate of the Romanian Police (RO); 2. Criminal Police Department
Frankfur (DE); 3. Landeskriminalamt Baden-Wurttemberg (DE); 4. National Revenue
Agency (BG); 5. District Court Plovdiv (BG); 6. District Court Varna (BG); 7. Veliko
Tarnovo District Court (BG); 8. Bourgas District Court (BG); 9. Public Prosecutor's
Office (BG); 1. DSK Bank (BG); 2. Bulgarian Development Bank AD (BG)
Activity 1 - Defining the need to make legislative amendments, assessment and
analysis of research made in the field through distribution of questionnaire papers to
competent police structures. Institution building related to combating VAT and bank
cards in terms of violating European financial means. Target group selection.
Activity 2 - Conduct of 4 international training seminars. Selection of trainers.
Activity 3 - Conduct 2 study visits in EU Member States for exchange and sharing
experience and best practices.
Activity 4 - Distant training of trainers. Conducting two workshops for training teams
to specify the organization and form of training. Analysis and summary of paper work
and final presentations delivered by trainers.
Activity 5 - Elaboration of a practical guidebook entitled "Protection of European
funds."
Activity 6 - Conduct of 4 practical seminars for exchange of best practices learned.
460
Asset recovery
In this area, 12 projects were funded under AGIS (2) and ISEC (10) for a total
amount of € 2.590.000, representing 2.39% of the total funding, all areas and
programmes considered.
The largest funded activity in this area is "Exchange of information and Best
practices" (55% of the total). Then comes "Study & Research" (29%) and way behind
"Training" (5.85%), "Operational cooperation (5%) and "International cooperation"
(4.5%).
Most active promoters in this area are IT with 3 projects, followed by RO, HU & IE (2)
and BG, BE and PL (1).
The average grant for asset recovery's projects is € 215.800
461
Project
Seizure and confiscation of assets of illegal origin or destination: modern
instruments to combat the phenomenon on patrimonial level with respect to
organised crime in a European context.
Reference
AGIS/2003/063
Promoter
Superior Council of Magistrates, Italy
Budget
€250 000 (€66 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2003 — April 2004
Partners
Ministry of Justice, Austria; Superior Council of Justice, Belgium; Ministry of Justice
North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany; Superior Council of Justice, Spain; National
School for Magistrates, France
The aim of this project was to analyse how organised crime can affect the proper
functioning of the economic system.
This project focused on the seizure and confiscation of assets of illegal origin or
destination. It consisted of a four-day seminar and developing a database of the main
legal and regulatory instruments in this field in the EU and US.
 CD-ROM with database and main results of the seminar
462
Project
Multi-Agency Alternative Strategies for Targeting the Proceeds of Criminal
Activity: A European Union Perspective
Reference
AGIS/2004/014
Promoter
An Garda Síochána (Police Service), Ireland
Budget
€90 000 (€63 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Criminal Assets Deprivation Bureau, Netherlands; Assets Recovery Agency, UK;
Egmont; Eurojust; Europol; Interpol; International Monetary Fund
All the EU Member States were represented, together with the Isle of Man, Jersey,
Gibraltar, Guernsey, Liechtenstein, Norway and the United States.
Following the launch of the Camden Assets Recovery Inter-Agency Network
(CARIN), an international seminar was organised on 24-27 April 2005 at the initiative
of the Dutch presidency of the EU.
The objectives of the project were to examine and develop alternative strategies for
preventing persons from benefiting from the proceeds of criminal activities. A multiagency approach was used, analysing the use of national and international legal
instruments.
The target groups were law enforcement officers and members of the judiciary in EU
Member States and applicant countries. Representatives from other jurisdictions and
organisations operating in this field were also involved.
The project's main achievement was to produce 12 recommendations on targeting
criminal assets. The conference also helped develop and support the CARIN network
as a tool for cooperation among EU Member States.
 CD-ROM with all the contents of the project
463
Project
EU common market also for offenders; seizure of property and evidence in
financial crime proceedings
Reference
ISEC/2007/442
Promoter
Polish school of police, Katowice, Poland
Budget
Timeframe
Partners
Tax Police, Italy
The project concentrated firstly on the seizure of property and gathering evidence on
serious financial crimes, especially for terrorism purposes.
Two conferences and several seminars to exchange information and best practice
were organised for law enforcement services, the judiciary and the authorities in
charge of supervising financial markets and stock exchanges.
464
Project
Development of investigation methods and techniques in the field of asset
recovery
Reference
Promoter
Budget
€260 000 (€180 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2008 — February 2010
Partners
Criminal Police North Rhine-Westphalia (LKA NRW), Germany; Berlin Police; Assets
Recovery Agency, UK; Criminal Police from Portugal, Spain, France, Slovakia,
Romania, Ukraine
The main objective was to set up the Hungarian Asset Recovery Office, by
developing methodology based on experience in Hungary. Another aim was to
develop new methods on the basis of best practice in other Member States.
The project also help boost networking and cooperation among authorities in the EU
Member States.
An international conference and training sessions for Hungarian law enforcement
officers (CID heads and senior investigators) were organised to develop a common
investigation methodology.
 Methodology guide (a)
465
Project
European Judicial Cooperation in Criminal Matters – Freezing of Assets or
Evidence and Confiscation in Cross Border Cases
Reference
JAI/2004/AGIS/029
Promoter
Conseil Supérieur de la Justice, Belgium
Budget
91 000€ (65 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2004 – September 2005
Partners
CARIN Network; Ecole Nationale de la Magistrature, France; Irish Judicial Studies
Institute;
The purpose of the project was to develop cooperation between four national judicial
training institutes from partner countries to assist to magistrates confronted in
practice with cross-border confiscation/freezing of assets cases.
To this end a seminar was organised for 40 magistrates from Belgium and 23 from
other Member States. The objective was to inform them about EU instruments in the
area, provide them with practical information about the national systems of 6 Member
States regarding freezing and confiscation, to evaluate the existing instruments and
propose improvements.
466
Project
CARIN Presidency & Annual Conference 2013 - Recognition and
Implementation of alternative strategies in targeting proceeds of crime
Reference
Promoter
IRISH POLICE SERVICE (IE)
Budget
Timeframe
November 2012 – September 2014
Partners
n/a
The purpose of the programme will be to analyse and evaluate alternative strategies
for targeting the proceeds of Criminal activity in the expanded European Union. The
Conference's objective will be to explore mechanisms by which Asset Recovery
Offices can cooperate. It will also investigate and examine the recognition and
implementation of alternative strategies, including the use of non-conviction based
Confiscation Orders issued in Member States in targeting the proceeds of crime and
enhancing International cooperation in the area of asset recovery and forfeiture. The
conference will be focused on the further development of CARIN and cooperation
between Law Enforcement Authoriti
es, Judicial Authorities and third parties in the area of asset recovery and also on the
practical application of the EU legislation in the area of proceeds from crime.
recommendations of the Conference Action Plan & future objectives will be
reproduced in a report and disseminated to the European Commission, the EU
Council Working Group "Gen Val", to all participants of the conference, members of
CARIN and practitioners in all Member States of the European Union and Candidate
countries.
467
Project
Organised Crime Portfolio
Reference
Promoter
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF THE SACRED HEART (IT)
Budget
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Universiteit Utrecht/NL, Universidad Rey Juan Carlos/ES, Police College of
Finland/FI, Guardia di Finanza/IT, Agence de Gestion et de Recouvrement des
Avoirs Saisis et Confisqués/FR, Durham University/UK
- provide unprecedented knowledge about OC investments, granting better
understanding of criminal sources of finance, allowing improved confiscation and
recovery of proceeds of crime and supporting better policies at the national and EU
level
- improve the cooperation and mutual understanding of EU LEA, ARO and FIU
facilitating the exchange of information and best practices among different countries
and bodies.
Activities: collect the data identified , develop a methodology for studying the
investments of OC; for each of the 7 selected EU countries:
a) an estimation of OC proceeds and wealth b) an analysis of the drivers of OC
investment choices c) an analysis of how OC proceeds are used d) an analysis of the
infiltrations of OC in the legitimate economy
Activity 5 will estimate the impact of OC investments on the economy of selected EU
MS; Activity 6 will carry out the crime proofing of legislation of selected EU sectors
and markets for preventing the infiltrations and investments of OC. Activity 7 will
organise an international final conference in Brussels at EU premises to disseminate
the results of the project (Activity 7).
468
Camden Assets Recovery Inter-Agency Network Conferences in 2012
Reference
Promoter
HUNGARIAN NATIONAL POLICE (HU)
Budget
Timeframe
September 2012 – November 2012
Partners
None
The CARIN 2012 project aims to build upon existing international cooperation in
asset recovery within the Camden Assets Recovery Inter-Agency Network. The
conference will be focused on the further development of CARIN and cooperation
between law enforcement authorities, judicial authorities and third parties in the area
of asset recovery and also on the practical application of the EU legislation in the
area of proceeds from crime
469
Project
Tackling Illegal Economy
Reference
Promoter
Libera – Association against Mafias (IT)
Budget
437.120,00€ (393.408,00€)
Timeframe
?
Partners
Bulgarian-Italian Business Organisation (BIBO) (BG); FLARE - Freedom Legality and
Rights in Europe (IT); Terra del Fuoco (TDF) (IT); University of Palermo, DEMS
(UniPa) (IT); Middlesex University (UniMDX) (UK); Universidad Rey Juan Carlos
(URJC) (ES); Alternatives Européennes (EA FR) (FR); European Alternatives (EA
UK) (UK); Association of Local Democracy Agencies (ALDA) (FR); Mafia? Nein,
Danke! e.V. (MND) (DE); Re:Common (IT)
General objective: Share information on the methods to fight financial and economic
crime; to identify and diffuse best practices in the confiscation and recovery of
criminal assets. Specific objectives: to promote best practices on the re-use of
confiscated assets; to develop partnerships between civil society, academic and
institutions; to transfer civil society's experience to public actors, to assist them in the
re-use of confiscated assets.
The envisaged results are: the identification and promotion of good practices for
investigating and fighting financial and economic crime, and the recovery of criminal
assets; the exchange of knowledge between all social actors, and the transmission of
the civil society's experience in the field of the recovery of confiscated property; the
enhancement of the collaboration between all social actors.
470
Project
Enhancing Integrity and Effectiveness of Illegal Asset Confiscation – European
Approaches
Reference
Promoter
Transparency International Bulgaria (BG)
Budget
230.530,92€ (207.477,83€)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Transparency International Romania (RO); Transparency International Italy (IT)
The AIM of the project is to support the effectiveness, accountability and
transparency of asset confiscation policies and practices in Europe, allowing for
improved cooperation between authorities in MSs. To ACHIEVE THIS, the project will
provide for:
1. In-depth analysis of the legal, institutional and policy practices of the AROs with
focus on effectiveness, accountability and integrity;
2. Elaborated indicators and methodology allowing country & comparative
assessment of AROs performance;
3. Effective civic monitoring over the capacity and activities of the asset confiscation
authorities in Bulgaria, Romania and Italy;
4. Addressing identified loopholes in current legislation, institutional and policy
practices and closing any enforcement gaps;
5. Comparative assessment of the civic monitoring results and recommendations
addressing the outlined deficits;
6. Exchange of best practices, lessons learnt and transfer of know-how at regional
and EU level with view to strengthening the existing ARO models and improving their
cooperation.
7. Civil society involvement in asset confiscation assessment process.
471
Project
Supporting the Confiscation and Recovery of Proceeds of Crime in Romania
(SCRPCR)
Reference
Promoter
Freedom House Inc, Bucharest branch (RO)
Budget
167.718,33€ (150.929,73€)
Timeframe
?
Partners
The Superior Council of Magistracy (CSM) (RO); Prosecutor's Office Attached to the
High Court of Casation and Justice, Romania (The Public Ministry/ PG) (RO); The
Fraud Investigation Directorate (DIF), General Inspectorate of Romanian Police
(IGPR) (RO); Magistrats européens pour la démocratie et les libertés (MEDEL) (BE);
The Expert Forum Association (EFOR) (RO)
SCRPCR serves as a necessary initiative which will facilitate the implementation of
this new judicial framework through the assimilation of EU best practices and
experience in implementing EC directives concerning this legal instrument. The
general objective is improving Romanian institutional capacity to prevent and fight
financial and economic crime by supporting extended confiscation procedures,
recovery and re-use of criminal proceeds.
Expected results:
• train 80 magistrates and operational officers from national authorities in 72 training
hours: 40 CSM penal judges, 20 PG prosecutors, 20 DIF law enforcers
• organise 2 international conferences, 4 international training sessions and 2
national debates, with a total of 231 participants
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Juvenile crime
All programmes considered, the Juvenile crime area was granted the total of €
6.370.500, representing some 5.88% of the grand total of all areas, for a total of
24 projects.
The "Exchange of information & Best practices" activities account for 40% of the
Juvenile crime funding while "Study & research" attracted 20.5% of the total. "Data
collection" and "training" were granted 14% each of the sum granted to Juvenile
crime. Finally, "operational cooperation" represents 8,3% of the total and "awareness
campaigns", 2.20%.
By far, the most active promoter in this area is IT (11 projects), followed by UK, ES,
SE (2 projects), and DE, FR, RO, PT, CZ, SK, DK (1 project).
In average, a juvenile crime's grant equals some € 265.400.00
473
Project
Minor immigrant offenders: Aetiological factors, evaluation of re-incidence and
prevention policies’
Reference
AGIS/2003/055
Promoter
Vasco Institute of Criminology, Spain
Budget
€316 000 (€75 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
June 2003 — June 2006
Partners
Spain, Italy, France, Germany
The project aim was to make a comparative analysis of migratory movements and
juvenile delinquency rates, and their social impact.
The project consisted of a comparative study of the factors affecting juvenile crime
among first, second and third generation immigrants. The study also included
describing policies for the reinsertion of juvenile delinquents and for preventing youth
crime.
The analysis took into account the variables of migratory movements, the offences
committed by juvenile immigrants together with their criminal typology, their violent
nature and their social impact. In addition, a retrospective study was carried out in
Spain. The immigrant juvenile offenders’ profile was analyzed on the basis of the
sentences they were given and the psychological reports made on them by
psychologists and social workers in the juvenile courts.
The final research report
474
Project
STOP/CAR — Stop the Deviant Careers of Juvenile Criminals
Reference
AGIS/2006/188
Promoter
Juvenile Justice Department, Ministry of Justice, Italy
Budget
€420 000 (€330 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Oesse, Social Cooperative, Italy; CJD Eutin, Germany; Association Questao de
Equilibrio, Portugal
The main project activity was research on national juvenile justice systems in
Germany, Italy, Portugal and Romania. The research looked at crime prevention
instruments and strategies and the reintegration of young offenders. Statistical data
on juvenile re-offenders were also gathered. The target groups were experts working
with young people: psychologists, educators, social workers and judicial authorities,
especially those working in juvenile detention centres.
Many interviews were carried out with judges, prosecutors and other professionals,
as well as with young offenders. Expert meetings were held, as well as five
international conferences. As a result, common guidelines were drawn up.
 Website www.agisstopcar.eu
475
Project
International Conference ‘Exchange of best practices on Juvenile criminality,
urban crime and drug related crimes.’
Reference
AGIS/2003/153
Promoter
Budget
€74 000 (€25 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
May 2003 — December 2003
Partners
France, Ireland, Netherlands, Sweden
The project consisted of a two-day conference, consisting of three workshops and a
plenary session, under the auspices of the European Network of Crime Prevention.
The issues related to juvenile crime, urban crime and drug- related crime.
The aim was to exchange good practices for prevention. Each country presented
three successful projects.
Italy, the promoter of the project, presented projects on biometric techniques, on
synthetic drugs and, in cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, on partnership
between public authorities and social services in the field of juvenile crime.
 Booklet with best practices
476
Project
Joint forces to prevent delinquent behaviour of 2nd and 3rd generation youths of
an immigrant background in Europe’
Reference
AGIS/2003/198
Promoter
Malmö Municipality, Sweden
Budget
€159 000 (€101 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Denmark, UK, Finland, Portugal, Germany, Czech Republic,
The project aimed to provide increased knowledge for European police officers
working with young offenders who are 2nd and 3rd generation immigrants. The goal
was to develop a structured multidisciplinary strategy of cooperation between police,
social workers and schools.
The project consisted of activities such as workshops, police exchanges, research,
local visits and a final conference for representatives from all EU Member States and
candidate countries.
The project brought together eight cities in seven different countries and helped set
up a network for further disseminating information and experience and for sharing
best practices.
477
Project
BEST: Alternatives for Juveniles
Reference
AGIS/2004/027
Promoter
Association for Probation and Mediation in Justice (SPJ), Czech Republic
Budget
€40 000 (€28 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2004 — September 2006
Partners
Department for the protection of minors, France; Department of Justice,
Rehabilitation and Prison Services, Spain.
The project was designed to cover community and educational programmes for
juveniles, and the mediation and community services used in the juvenile justice
system. It was aimed at legal practitioners, judges and prosecutors from the EU
Member States and from candidate/accession countries.
It consisted of three two-day seminars in France, the Czech Republic and Spain.
They provided an opportunity to exchange and compare know-how and experience in
applying alternative sentences and measures for juveniles in Europe.
The project developed a balanced approach taking into account victims' needs.
 Case study book with a collection of good practices in European countries,
available at http://www.best.spj.cz/
478
Project
Protecting Children In and From Prison
Reference
AGIS/2004/109
Promoter
Staffordshire County Council, UK
Budget
€160 000 (€112 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2004 — March 2006
Partners
Bresop e V. Justiz Bremen, Germany, Fundación Diagrama, Spain, The Institute of
Law, Lithuania, Latvian prison Administration, Latvia, Cat association, Italy
The aim was to implement a programme of safe practices in prison by comparing good
practices in juvenile prison work between six partner organisations and producing a
training model.
The project aimed to focus on young offenders as victims, taking into account
psychological, educational and sociological factors (family dysfunction, domestic
violence, bullying) and considering how to tackle them.
Two meetings and one conference were organised.
 CD and DVD with the content of the project
 Other materials available at www.staffordshire.gov.uk/agisconference2005
479
Project
Police in the school, students in the streets. Prevention of juvenile delinquency
of pupils absentees
Reference
AGIS/2004/133
Promoter
Alicante county council, Spain
Budget
€270 000 (€190 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
University of Alicante, Spain; West Sussex Youth Offending Team, UK; West
Sweden AB; Valle d’Aosta Region, Italy; Tallin Education Department, Estonia;
University of Lisbon, Portugal
The project aimed at exchanging research results and information on best practice in
tackling school absenteeism. It was addressed to police officers and professionals
from judicial bodies and social services.
Five seminars were held, with a final conference in Alicante on 6-7 October 2006
attended by 94 participants. The promoter also carried out unplanned activities such
as police presentations to students on topics of interest to them (road safety, drugs,
street violence…).
Interdisciplinary commissions were set up to follow up specific school absentees.
The added value of this project was that it reinforced the network of professionals
working to keep young people in school and out of trouble. The research helped
define the problem and suggest new solutions. Finally, the courses for police officers
aimed to inform professionals who are not used to dealing with this recent
phenomenon.
 Multimedia materials available
alicante.es/agis/index.asp?lang=1
at
the
project
website:
www.dip-
480
Project
Quantitative and qualitative identification of unaccompanied minors and creation
of a network on the national and international actions of this issue carried out by
Eu members States and by candidate or associated countries.
Reference
AGIS/2004/138
Promoter
Ministry of Justice, France
Budget
€130 000 (€41 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2004 — February 2006
Partners
France, Spain, Italy, Romania, Morocco
One of the main objectives was to explore, on a qualitative and quantitative basis, the
issue of unaccompanied minors, and to set up a database based on the Spanish
sample model.
Another objective was to identify common judicial and social actions, bearing in mind
the different backgrounds from which these young people come. Different ways of
tackling the problem were considered: integration in the host country, or repatriation
and integration in their native country, with economic help.
The idea of establishing bilateral agreements among countries was also discussed.
Moreover, the project explored ways to combat trafficking in minors.
The main outcome was the organisation of a multilateral institutional network of
cooperation.
Publications
 Country reports
481
Project
EUROPATHS ‘European Paths towards a culture of lawfulness for young
offenders and young persons at risk’
Reference
ISEC/2007/429
Promoter
Cooperativa 29 Giogno — ONLUS, Italy
Budget
Timeframe
Ongoing, started in November 2008 until January 2011
Partners
Italian Ministry of Justice; Authority for the rights of prisoners, Lazio, Italy; Leuphana
University Lüneburg, Germany; Correctional Authority, Denmark; Copenhagen
Prisons, Denmark; Work-Wise Nederland, The Netherlands
The project involved desk research, implementing some measures, evaluating them
and disseminating the results. The first phase of the project aimed to identity the risk
factors of social marginalisation that lead young persons into criminal behaviour, and
to publish the results on the project’s website. The second phase included two cycles
of activities promoting a culture of lawfulness in juvenile detention centres and in
schools, as well as a focus group to evaluate these activities. The third phase
consisted of an internal and external evaluation of the achievements and results of
the project.
482
Project
Mafia minors
Reference
AGIS/2004/135
Promoter
Don Calabria Institute, Italy
Budget
€122 000 (€66 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
School for Professionals in Juvenile Justice, Messina, Italy; Institute for research in
social field, Rome; Institute for Italian Renaissance, Palermo; Association Apriti
Cuore, Palermo; Municipality of Verona, Italy; CJD Eutin, Germany; Diesis Coop,
Belgium; GID, Madrid; Foundation S. Ioan Calabria Romania; Institute for Policy and
Legal Studies, Tirana, Albania; University Pontificia Javeriana, Bogotà, Colombia
The project aimed to analyse the involvement and use of minors in organised crime
committed by local mafia groups. Five countries were taken into consideration —
Italy, Spain, Germany, Romania and Albania.
The project collected relevant documentation and explored ways of protecting
juveniles through legislative and social means.
Three meetings took place in Eutin, Rome and Messina between December 2004
and September 2005. In the presence of social workers, judicial and legal
professionals, the results for each country were presented and disseminated.
The main outcomes were networking among the professionals involved and the
publication of reports and a booklet.
Publications
 Booklet on ‘Mafia minors’
 Six reports on the participating countries, available on the project website:
www.giustiziaminorile.it
483
Project
Freedom in Jail
Reference
AGIS/2004/052
Promoter
Municipality of Rome, Italy
Budget
€260 000 (€182 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2004 — April 2006
Partners
Antigone Association, Italy; Promidea Association, Italy; Municipality of Florence;
Province of Bari; A buon diritto Association; Municipality of Reggio Calabria; Province
of Reggio Calabria; Libera Association; Proxenus Association; Association culture et
liberté, Moselle, France; University of Barcelona, Spain; Helsinki Committee,
Hungary
The aim of the project was to exchange information and ideas on the modus
operandi of the territorial ‘Warrantor’ for people deprived of their personal freedom.
The activities consisted of trans-national research on best practice in the field of
prisoners' rights, the organisation of workshops and the introduction of the
‘Warrantor’ in six local contexts (three in Italy and one each in Spain, Hungary and
France).
The project addressed professionals working in the judicial system.
 Guide with best practices in the field of protecting prisoners’ rights
 Handbook for practitioners
 Website to be consulted - http://www.libertaincarcere.it
484
Project
De-radicalisation — targeted intervention and mentoring
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/066
Promoter
Ministry for Refugees, Immigration and Integration, Denmark
Budget
€1 200 000 (€750 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing from August 2009 (36 months)
Partners
Danish Security and Intelligence Service; Aarhus Municipality, Denmark; East Jutland
police, Denmark
The project aims to develop a best practice model for preventing and reducing
radicalisation. The objective is to facilitate preventive measures for dealing with
radicalised youngsters. In particular, it should help develop mentoring support and a
training programme for experts working on the ground.
In addition, a handbook on extremism and radicalisation will be drawn up to
concretely help experts and police officers tackle extremist situations. The project
should also develop an administrative model for remunerating mentors and a
taskforce to coach such mentors.
The tools will be tested in practice in Aarhus Municipality and by the East Jutland
Police.
485
Project
Children in Europe — Rights and Empowerment
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/94
Promoter
Crime Victim Compensation and Support Authority, Sweden
Budget
€250 000 (€180 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Ministries of Justice of Italy, Finland, Belgium, Romania, France, Croatia; Scottish
Criminal Justice Directorate; Office of the Public Defender of Rights, Slovakia;
Association for Victim Support (APAV), Portugal
The project focused on the current situation of victimised children in the criminal
justice systems. Its ultimate aim was to provide recommendations for improving the
situation of child victims in the EU, in terms of their legal rights and empowerment.
The project activities were based on the Council Framework Decision on the standing
of victims in criminal proceedings. The project focused on child-oriented measures in
the criminal justice system, with especial attention to evidence-based research on
such practices.
The project was implemented by the project team, a network of contact points and an
expert group.
The results of the project were presented at the final conference in autumn 2009.
A report on best practices and recommendations presented to the European
Commission
486
Project
Juvenile Justice — development of child rights based methods of intervention
to prevent juvenile crime and promote re-integration of young offenders
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/097
Promoter
Association Save the Children, Italy
Budget
€480 000 (€340 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Ministries of Justice in Italy, Greece and Romania; Save the Children Association,
Romania
The project aims to help prevent and fight against juvenile crime. It is developing
methods of intervention to prevent juvenile crime involving young offenders coming
from new EU Member States and non-EU Countries. It focuses in particular on
juvenile re-offenders and on promoting the social re-integration of young offenders.
The initiative should improve the professional skills of experts from law enforcement
bodies, the judiciary, civil society, etc.
The project involves three national seminars and a final conference in Rome.
On-line information service available on the partners’ website.
487
Project
Your right choice
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of Interior, Slovak Republic
Budget
€205 000 (€140 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Ongoing, from August 2008 until December 2011
On the basis of the EU anti-drug strategy and of the results of research on smoking
and alcohol consumption by young people, the project aims to boost cooperation
among people involved in preventing juvenile crime.
The project comprises interactive workshops with pupils on the harmful effect of
using addictive substances and their influence on human behaviour, including crime
and traffic accidents.
Its main objectives are to help eliminate juvenile crime, to increase pupils' awareness
of the law and to issue recommendations on how not to become a victim of such
crime.
488
Project
Prevention and fight against crime: identify best practices in the alternative
measures and treatment programs and to organise a European prevention
campaign for youth
Reference
Promoter
Association and Therapeutic Community for rehabilitation of drug addicted Maria
Fanelli – ONLUS, Italy
Budget
290.000€ (232.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2011-2013
Partners
Bulgarian Gender research Foundation; Interfusion services, Cyprus; Italian Institute
for the social and economic development (ISES)
The overall aim of the project is the fight against and prevention of drugs-related
crimes in order to guarantee security and reduce social costs of crimes. More
precisely it aims to contribute to fight recidivism of crimes committed in urban
contexts by juveniles to reduce the number of potential drug users and to
disseminate and exchange best practices.
Considered as a pilot project, the initiative focuses a special attention to the music
therapy.
The project addresses a real and actual need at the EU level where the need to
reduce drug-related crime is recognized as an important policy objective. Indeed, the
“EU Drugs Action Plan for 2009-2012” states that “illicit drugs are a major concern for
the citizens of Europe, a major threat to the security and health of European society
and a threat to living conditions worldwide”. The EU strategy is founded on a
balanced, integrated and multidisciplinary approach in which action against drug
supply and on reducing demand for drugs is seen as mutually supportive and equally
important.
489
Project
Peer education to reduce youth crime
Reference
Promoter
London Borough of Hackney
Budget
Timeframe
2011-2013
Partners
Immediate theatre (UK); Fairbridge (UK)
The project develops peer to peer tools and methods to tackle youth crime and to
influence local crime prevention strategies with a view to reducing the likelihood of
offending and reoffending. To this end, young ex-offenders will be trained and
employed to deliver peer to peer work with young people and share their learning
through social networking and on-line communities.
The project should contribute to provide young people and young offenders formal
qualifications and training at work.
Nearly 135 young people at the risk of social and educational exclusion should be
directly involved in the implementation of the project (intensive peer to peer work)
and other 1500 persons will be associated in another form.
490
Project
Families in Net
Reference
Promoter
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE - JUVENILE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT (IT)
Budget
Timeframe
18 months
Partners
Psychoanalytic Institute of Social Research (IPRS) (IT), The Christian Youth Village
Foundation of Germany – CJD, Eutin (CJD)(DE), Family Rights Group (FRG) (UK),
University Company of Social Research (CURS) (IT), Consensus (ES), Friendship,
Foundation Arad (PPA) (RO), European Regional Framework for Cooperation
(ERFC) (GR)
Responds to the need for information exchange and training in relation to training for
practices focusing on the families of justice involved (or at-risk) youth with a specific focus on
public-private partnerships. Implemented in six EU countries (IT, DE, HL, RO, ES, UK) and
coordinated by the Department of Juvenile Justice of the Italian Ministry of Justice, FINE has
the general objective of improving the capacity of the juvenile justice systems throughout
Europe and associated actors to prevent juvenile delinquency through the effective utilization
of consolidated family-focused good practices.
1) to contribute to the creation of networks and alliances between the justice system and
community-based service providers in public-private partnerships
2) to support practitioners in the acquisition and the use of knowledge, skills and
qualifications
3) to support innovation and improvement in the best practices for working with families
through the exchange and dissemination of information and experiences. FINE will result in
the development of an e-learning platform hosting 3 transversal didactic units for working
with the families of justice involved youth.
491
Project
Young Offenders Recidivism and Prevention of Delinquency
Reference
Promoter
GENERAL-DIRECTORATE SOCIAL REINSERTION (PT)
Budget
Timeframe
36 months
Partners
Center for Legal Studies and Specialised Training - ES
Observatoire International de Justice Juvénile – BE, The Probation Service - IR
Create and implement in the portuguese youth justice’s probation services (DirecçãoGeral de Reinserção Social - DGRS) a technical and methodological support device
that systematically collect data, to carry out studies to estimate young offenders
recidivism and the effectiveness of the juvenilejustice system preventing crime.
1-Build and implement a measure instrument and a data-base device, in a network
application, that allows estimate, in a a regular basis, juvenile recidivism rates of
young offenders subjected to the intervention of DGRS. 2 -Evaluating effectiveness
of the juvenile justice intervention Develop a research study of what works in the
intervention with young offenders, namely by investigating the differences between
patterns of crime’s severity, frequency, incidence and polymorphism before and after
the execution of the juvenile courts orders, in a follow-up methodology.
Results: provide a set of instruments and devices that allow DGRS, in the future, to
collect regular data of youth recidivism that could help improve evidence-based
practices in crime prevention
492
Project
MERLINO - Towards a juvenile delinquency prevention policy: a multi-state
experiment on integration and efficacy.
Reference
Promoter
DON CALABRIA INSTITUTE (IT)
Timeframe
October 2012 – Augustus 2014
Partners
Kuriteoennetuse Sihtasutus, Crime Prevention Foundation , Universidade Catolica
Portoguesa , Pupil Parent Partnership, Association For Social Support Of Youth,
Fundacion Diagrama Intervencion Psicosocial
The project foresees the activation of a survey throughthe submission of a
questionnaire created ad hoc for MERLINO targeted at juvenile offenders and
adolescents in schools, places of aggregation and so on. The aim is to evaluate what
must be implemented in juvenile justice policies for the prevention of juvenile
delinquency with the goal to assess to which extent juvenile crime is related purely to
deviant behaviours and clarify in which measure the context, the habits, the quality of
the socialization of young offender differ from those in the control group (young
people not yet inserted in criminal justice pathways). The selected methodology will,
first, have to identify predictive factors of deviant behavior, individual characteristics
and social, family and environmental factors and after will work on small groups of
children (250 juvenile offenders, 250 school children of the same city who are nonoffenders, random sampling) appropriately selected with statistical references
allowing a clear representation. These risk variables, indentified by a strong statistical
analysis, will become the basis on which to start a discussion about policies and most
appropriate intervention tools aiming to the prevention.
493
Project
Childhood Without Crime
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003824
Promoter
Budget
211.610,00 € (190.449,00 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Ministry of Labour, Family and Social Protection - General Direction of Child
Protection (M.L.F.S.P.-G.D.C.P.)(RO); The Ministry of Interior of the Czech Republic,
Crime Prevention Department (MVCR, OPK) (CZ); Ministry of Interior of the Republic
of Bulgaria (MoI) (BG)
Ob.1–To develop a common work tool for the specialists in RO agencies that
manage juvenile under 14 with pre- and delinquent behaviors
Ob.2–To enhance the capacity of the partners to manage juveniles under 14 with
pre-and delinquent behavior- training courses will be organized: TOT for 20 RO
partners experts who will train 200 specialists on local level.
Ob.3–To increase the degree of information of target groups on the prevention of
crime
Expected Results:
3 local diagnosis reports (CZ,BG,RO) regarding prevention of juvenile delinquency of
legally unaccountable minors;
1 manual for RO partners;
220 RO specialists trained;
1 public information campaign implemented;
1 international conference in RO, 10 MS invited;
1 best practice guide on preventing juvenile delinquency of legally unaccountable
minors.inal behavior of minors under 14 through a public information campaign.
494
Project
Yo.Vi - Integrated Restorative Justice Models For Victims and Youth
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003835
Promoter
Ministry of Justice - Juvenile Justice Department (IT)
Budget
377.224,75 € (339.502,27 €)
Timeframe
Partners
Psychoanalytic Institute for Social Research (IT); Pro Prietenia Arad (RO); CJD-Eutin
(DE); Kuriteoennetuse Sihtasutus (KESA) / Crime Prevention Foundation (CPF) (EE);
Caritas Estonia - Victim Support Service (EE); Portuguese Association for Victim
Support (APAV) (PT); Center for Legal Studies & Specialized Training (ES);
Probation Service, Ireland (IE); University of Studies of Palermo - DEMS (Department
of European Studies and International Integration) (IT); Don Calabria Institute (IT);
Directorate for Penal Execution in the Community and Juvenile Justice (ES)
The project aims to promote the integration of victims and victim protection within
existing restorative justice practices in the juvenile justice system in order to:
1) identify and take advantage of existing good practices both within RJ and victimspecific services in order to improve the capacity to involve, support, and protect
victims;
2) promote and enhance the involvement of victim support organisations in selected
areas and cooperation between JJ, RJ and victim support organizations;
3) enhance interventions targeting victims within existing restorative justice models,
developing an innovative and common line of intervention in order to improve good
practices related to the provision of support and counselling to victims of crime,
enhancing their role within RJ practices accordance with victim protection principles;
and 4) create multi-level stakeholder networks.
Yo.Vi is expected to have a direct and immediate impact on RJ practices within
partner countries, enhancing inter-agency cooperation and the role, protection and
support provided to victims
495
Environmental crime
Regarding Environmental crime, 13 projects (of which 10 funded under ISEC and 3
under AGIS) were funded for a total of € 3.440.000. This amount represents 3.17% of
the grand total, all areas and programmes considered.
The most active promoters in this area are NL (4 projects), BE & IT (3), DE (2) and
FR (1)
The most funded activity is "Operational cooperation" (63%), followed by"Exchange
of information and best practices (19.5%)", then "Data collection" (9%) and "Training"
(7.6%).
In average, an environmental crime related project is granted € 264.400
496
Project
Seminar on the fight against criminal organisations active in environment
crime
Reference
AGIS/2003/010
Promoter
Carabinieri — Service for the safeguard of the environment, Italy
Budget
€50 000 (€31 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
January 2003 — December 2004
Partners
Spain, France
A two-day international seminar was devoted to the exchange of investigative
experiences in the field of environmental crime. It focused in particular on the use of
new technologies needed for situational analysis.
The seminar helped analyse mechanisms for gathering and presenting data on
environmental legislation. It was decided to set up a network for data transmission,
composed of police representatives from EU Member States and candidate
countries. There was a particular focus on the new methodological approach on
exposure by air.
497
Project
Fight against Ship-source pollution
Reference
AGIS/2004/169
Promoter
Madariaga European Foundation, Belgium
Budget
€50 000 (€25 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2004 — December 2004
Partners
Piraeus Bar Association, Greece; Malta Maritime Authority; Association of Ecological
Defence of Galicia, Spain; Université de La Rochelle, France; Germany, Italy,
Denmark, Finland, UK, Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Sweden, Estonia, Cyprus,
Latvia, Lithuania and Poland
The aim of the project was to organise an intensive two-day information seminar on
EU policy, legislation and instruments in the area of maritime pollution, the so-called
‘Academy of European Maritime Law’. The promoter wanted to provide an overview
of what the EU is doing to support cooperation on judicial and criminal matters
between the judicial authorities and legal practitioners. The main objective of the
Academy was to present an update on the ‘Framework Decision to strengthen the
criminal-law framework for the enforcement of the law against ship-source pollution’.
The target audience were legal practitioners dealing with maritime law.
498
Project
Echange européen dans le domaine des enquêtes consécutives aux pollutions
causées par les navires (Echange EURO/POLLMER)
Reference
JLS/2005/AGIS/022
Promoter
Gendarmerie nationale, France
Budget
51 000€ (36 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Novembre 2005 – Mai 2006
Partners
Espagne, Belgique, UK
Le projet a consisté en l'organisation d'un séminaire du 17 au 19 mai 2005 à Brest,
en présence de 68 experts, représentant 16 pays concernés.
Les objectifs de ces travaux, auxquels étaient conviés magistrats, policiers,
gendarmes et représentants d’administrations et d’instances nationales
et
européennes, visaient à faire progresser les savoir-faire dans la conduite des
investigations, à élaborer des pistes de coopération et à permettre aux participants
de nouer des contacts susceptibles de faciliter les enquêtes ultérieures.
CD-ROM
499
Project
Strengthening capacities of European law enforcement officers and judicial
authorities in the fight against wildlife crime
Reference
JLS/2007/ISEC/544
Promoter
Environmental Foundation WWF, Germany
Budget
275.000€ (164.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
TRAFFIC International, UK;
The project aimed to improve capacities of law enforcement officers within the
enlarged EU area in order to combat illegal trade in wildlife. To this end, a special
focus was put on supporting information exchange and cooperation on wildlife trade
controls.
- Training on EU-TWIX (European Union - Trade in Wildlife Information exchange)
- Development and standardization of 20-30 training modules and conducting training
courses for officers / authorities responsible for enforcing the EU WildlifeTrade
Regulations in EU Member States
- Building capacity of law enforcement officials
The target groups related to customs authorities, police, and environmental
inspection services as well as judicial and CITES Management Authorities. Around
500 law enforcement officials from all of the Member States and neighbouring
countries were involved in the project.
- Harmonized training material consisting of 20-30 wildlife trade law enforcement
modules (in English)
- Reports on current EU illegal wildlife trade and law enforcement trends were
produced
- Training material for East - andSoutheast European wildlife trade law enforcement
officials were produced, translated and distributed
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Project
TRANSEC WATER
Reference
JLS/2007/ISEC/423
Promoter
The Netherlands National Police Agency (NL)
Budget
EU support 791.911.69 €
Timeframe
Partners
None
In order to reach the aims of its title, the project foresees INLAND SHIPPING HIGH
IMPACT ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS, targeting theft, traficking, fraud, serious
crimes against safety rules etc. as well as cross border MARITIME SHIPPING HIGH
IMPACT OPERATIONS targeting environmental crime, trafficking and fraud. In
addition, it will organise best practice training seminars for all project partners, with a
focus on the improvement of awareness and expertise. A meeting for the heads of
the participating enforcement agencies is also planned, within the scope of creating
a better mutual understanding and confidence, a more common vision on
enforcement at EU level.
501
Project
WIldfire Criminal Analysis Program
Reference
Promoter
State Forest Corps (IT)
Budget
EU support 223.395,76 €
Timeframe
Partners
None
The general objective of the WICAP project is to create an Italian nation-wide data
information center designed to collect, collate, and analyze fire forest crimes in order
to perform criminal investigative analysis according to the set of recommendation of
the 1st ICPO INTERPOL International Meeting on Forest Fire Crime Investigation
(Rome, April 2006). To this end, the project aims at providing a set of concrete
actions for strengthening the activity of investigation and prosecution of fire forest
crime.
502
Project
Combating illegal wildlife trade by improving existing wildlife detector dog
programmes and fostering the establishment of similar programmes
throughout the EU
Reference
Promoter
Environmental Foundation WWF Germany
Budget
194.862,76 €
Timeframe
Partners
WWF Austria-AT / Federal Ministry of Finance, Austria-AT/Czech Customs
Administration-CZ/Customs Dept. of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of
Germany-DE/WWF Hungary-HU/Corpo Forestale dello Stato-IT/WWF ItalyIT/Customs Dept. under the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Lithuania-LT/HM
Revenue and Customs-UK
This project aims to improve the enforcement of CITES and the depending EU
regulations (e.g. Council Regulation (EC) No. 338/97) within the EU by an increased
use of wildlife detector dogs. The project partners are planning to analyse existing
wildlife detector dog programmes within the EU, to explore the full range of use of
detector dogs and to facilitate the exchange of knowledge between these
programmes and interested EU Member States. The intention is to foster the
establishment of an extensive use of wildlife detector dogs throughout the EU to
combat illegal wildlife trade. In addition, it is intended to develop strategies to use
wildlife detector dogs to raise public awareness on wildlife trade laws and regulations.
Furthermore a feasibility study is designed to show opportunities and limits of using
detector dogs to detect illegal timber entering the EU.
503
Project
AUGIAS: an intelligence-led approach to tackle illegal international waste
transports
Reference
Promoter
Belgian Federal Police (BE)
Budget
92.180,45€
Timeframe
Partners
• The European Network for the Implementation and Enforcement of Environmental
Law (IMPEL), established in Belgium,
• The Ministry of Justice and Law Enforcement (MoJLE), established in Hungary,
• The International Crime Police Organization (INTERPOL), established in France,
• The National French Gendarmerie, established in France,
• The Dutch Police and KLPD – IPOL, established in The Netherlands.
The project aims to establish and/or reinforce police cooperation and to enhance the
exchange of information in combat against environmental crime, specifically in the
area of international trafficking of waste. A methodical way of collecting and
exchanging information will help to make this sometimes underestimated
phenomeneon more visible. The project will focus on the development of two tools: 1)
the development of standardised ways to collect and exchange relevant data
concerning waste transport; 2) The development of a manual to assist European law
enforcers implementing European legislation with regards to international waste
transport.
504
Project
Investigation, prosecution and judgment of environmental crime
Reference
Promoter
IGO - IFJ Judicial training Institute (BE)
Budget
98.402,50 €
Timeframe
September 2010 – October 2011
Partners
Romanian National police (RO), Univesidad Politecnica de Madrid (SP), Policia
Judiciaria (PT)
The action consists of a three days seminar that will be organized in June 2010. The
topic of the seminar is "Investigation, Prosecution and Judgment of Environmental
Crime". A draft of programme is attached.
The objectives of the seminar are as follows:
▪ To provide or update essential knowledge about international and EU legislation
and the instruments available to combat environmental offences;
▪ To exchange experiences and good practices in seeking to combat environmental
offences;
▪ To identify problems and to find tentative solutions;
▪ To provide practical information about deployment of the latest legal instruments for
cooperation in the context of combating environmental offences;
▪ To engage in reflection on the pattern of development of environmental offences
and on criminal offence policy on this issue.
505
Project
STOP CRIMES ON RENEWABLES and ENVIRONMENT
Reference
Promoter
CULTURAL FOUNDATION FOR ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY (IT)
Budget
385.271,00 €
Timeframe
July 2010 – December 2012
Partners
Banca Popolare Etica, established in Italy, Arci Lombardia established in Italy,
Centro di Iniziativa Europea (CDIE) established in Italy, Gruppo Forest Steward
Council (FSC) – Padova University, established in Italy, Dipartimento Territorio e
Sistemi Agro Forestali (TESAF) – Padova University, established in Italy,
Associazione Saveria Antiochia Omicrom (SAO) established in Italy, Associazione
Valore Sociale established in Italy"
FINAL OBJECTIVE: to promote an active role of Companies acting in the fields of
Forestry/Wood and Renewable Energies together with Public Authorities and
Entrepreneurial Associations, in order to prevent illegality in the two sectors, through
revised and shared methodologies and tools.
- To provide the parties with specific tools of evaluation and
monitoring of the risk of illegality.
- To create an expanded network for exchanging good practices,
experiences, and methodologies deriving from specifically designed researches.
506
Project
AQUAPOL SECURITY ACTIVITIES II
Reference
HOME/2010/ISEC/MO/4000001665
Promoter
AQUAPOL; EU POLICE NETWORK The Netherlands National Police Agency
(KLPD)
Budget
444.584,06 €
Timeframe
Partners
None
The AQUAPOL EU Police Network consists of 21 Water Police Forces and Inland
Shipping Inpectorates of 13 EU M.S. and Swiss and is managed by the EU Program
Unit of KLPD. The network aims at improvement of international police co-operation
on Europe's inland waterways, in ports and at the territorial sea. AQUAPOL's
domains of interest are:
1. Law enforcement concerning safety- and environmental legislation on inland
waterways;
2. Improvement of security of ports by exchange of good-practice about port security
plans;
3. The fight against criminal practices related to transport over water, focussing on
container transport;
4. Recovery of stolen vessels;
5. Fighting pollution of the seas by waste oil of sea vessels.
507
Project
AQUAPOL Security Activities III
Reference
HOME/2011/ISEC/MO/4000002309
Promoter
AQUAPOL; EU POLICE NETWORK The Netherlands National Police Agency
(KLPD)
Budget
548.496,79 €
Timeframe
Partners
None
The AQUAPOL EU Police Network consists of 21 Water Police Forces and Inlandand Maritime Shipping Inspection Services of 14 EU M.S. and Swiss and is managed
by the EU Program Unit of KLPD. The network aims at improvement of international
law-enforcement cooperation on Europe's inland waterways, in (inland- and sea)ports
and at the territorial seas. AQUAPOL's domains of interest are:
1. Law-enforcement concerning safety- and environmental crime on inland
waterways, in ports and at sea;
2. Improvement of security of ports by exchange of good-practice about port security
plans;
3. The fight against criminal practices related to transport over water, focusing on
container transport, smuggle, illegal
employment and illegal immigration;
4. Recovery of stolen vessels;
508
Project
AQUAPOL Security Activities IV
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/MO/AQUAPO/4000004038
Promoter
AQUAPOL, EU POLICE NETWORK/KLPD (NL)
Budget
402.934,19 €
Timeframe
14 months
Partners
Federal Police of Belgium (BE)
AQUAPOL's (23 members/15 countries) objective is: development of cross-border
law-enforcement cooperation on Europe's vital inland waterway corridors (e.g. RhineMain-Danube) , in (inland- and sea) ports and at the territorial seas of Europe.
AQUAPOL's priorities are:
1. Improvement of safety;
2. Improvement of security;
3. Fight against criminal practices related to transport over water;
4. Fight against environmental crime related to transport over water.
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Drugs trafficking
With regards to Drugs trafficking, 11 projects (7 under AGIS) were funded for a total
of € 1.447.000, representing 1.34% of the grand total, all programme and areas
considered.
The average awarded grant for a drug related project equals € 131.500.
The funding focused equally on "Exchange of information & Best practices",
"Operational cooperation" and "Study & Research" (approximately 32% each).
Training accounts for the remaining 4.15%.
Biggest beneficiaries are from UK (4 projects), IT (3), DE, NL, IE & AT (1).
510
Project
European Training Seminar for practitioners dealing with Drug Trafficking and
the Abuse of new synthetic psychotropic substances
Reference
AGIS/2003/076
Promoter
Special Office for Anti-Drug Policy, Italy
Budget
€70 000 (€30 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Criminal Intelligence Service, Italy; General department of Criminal Police, Spain;
Central drug and organised crime service, Estonia; EMCDDA/OEDT, EUROPOL.
The project consisted of a three-day training course in Rome in May 2004.
Composed of seminars and lectures on drug trafficking and new synthetic drugs, the
training course was designed for police officers and members of the judiciary.
The event was an opportunity to update their expertise and to develop further tools
for fighting new synthetic drugs. The training also provided an opportunity to deal with
other topics such as the environmental effects of toxic waste from synthetic drugs,
the impact of pollution on human beings and animals and the environmental costs of
drugs.
The project helped develop an informal network for the exchange of best practice.
 CD-ROM with the materials of the project.
511
Project
Building a knowledge-sharing based strategy to prevent and reduce drug
related crime and other social problems, particularly in relation to the
increasing phenomenon of the misuse of cocaine, in urban areas.
Reference
AGIS/2003/179
Promoter
Budget
€48 000 (€28 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
December 2003 — September 2004
Partners
Cyprus, UK, The Netherlands, Sweden, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic
This project was intended to provide an overview of strategies for assessing,
preventing and combating drug abuse, in particular the abuse of cocaine, in urban
areas.
The methodology used consisted in assessing the state of play in Ireland, examining
the position in other member states and assessing how a multi-agency approach
could have been adopted.
A large conference was organised to bring together local experts from various public
services, including health, education, and law enforcement.
A training seminar and workshops were organised in Ireland for participants from
various authorities and private bodies.
In the light of experience gained in tackling the heroin problem, the project led to the
formulation of strategies to educate the public, to enhance the efforts of the various
agencies involved and to minimise the demand for and the harm caused by cocaine
and crack cocaine.
Publication and other resources
 Conclusions of this seminar presented to PCWP — ENFOPOL 51 (Brussels,
12 May 2004)
512
Project
Integrated Approach to Drug Addiction and Micro-Criminality: An European
Comparison between Experiences in Judiciary and Police.
Reference
JAI/2003/AGIS/171/
Promoter
City of Milan, Italy
Budget
132 000€ (60 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2003 – March 2005
Partners
Centre hospitalier de Nantes, France; Youth Prevention Office, Sofia, Bulgaria;
Governmental Office for Drugs, Slovenia
The project TOPIC intended to explore ways to reduce youth crime related to drugs
abuse through strengthened cooperation between law enforcement and social
services.
During the arrest phase by police it is important to distinguish persons under effect of
alcohol and drugs in order to trigger different options of assistance offered by public
organisations including health care and social services.
As a result, a few guidelines and an educational and training programme on these
aspects were produced and operating models were elaborated and tested in Milan.
Dedicated manual in three languages
513
Project
Joint Customs Operation Targeting Heroin Smuggling
Reference
JAI/2003/AGIS/176
Promoter
HM Revenue&Customs, UK
Budget
67 000€ (35 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
November 2003 – October 2004
Partners
France, Netherlands and participants from every MS
The project intended to tackle smuggling of heroin via maritime containers from
targeted countries especially in the Middle East and South West and South East
Asia.
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Project
Female Drugs Users in European Prisons – Best Practice for Relapse
Prevention and Reintegration
Reference
JAI/AGIS/2003/191
Promoter
University of Hamburg, Germany
Budget
170 000€ (94 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2003 – August 2004
Partners
Austria, Spain, UK, Poland
The purpose of the project was to carry out research exploring reasons why the
number of drug addicts in the average female prison population is higher than with
male prisoners. Research was undertaken in Hamburg, Vienna, Barcelona, Glasgow
and Warsaw with a view to drawing conclusions on how to address these difficulties
and what prevention measures can and should be set up for this specific population.
The project was conducted via questionnaires and interviews with prison personnel,
educators and women addicts. Interviews were carried out in the prison of each
participating town with 100 female prisoners who took part in a drug addict reinsertion
programme in prison. They were interviewed a second time three months after their
release from prison. The results led to the definition of empirically supported "best
practices".
Publication of final findings
515
Project
Operation Knives (BLEAK)
Reference
JAI/2003/AGIS/193
Promoter
HM Customs & Excise, UK
Budget
165 000€ (23 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
May 2003 – January 2004; the operation ran from the 10 May 2003 until the 31
August 2003.
Partners
UK, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Italy (observer), Germany (observer)
Operation Bleak was a joint customs operation during which the customs agencies of
the participating countries increased their customs controls of targeted high risk
Cruise Liners.
The operation resulted in seizures of drugs (cocaine and heroin).
The project aimed at raising awareness and enabling law enforcement officers to
improve their expertise. It intended to demonstrate that law enforcement agencies
throughout Europe are able to react quickly to new threats and perceived risks (in this
case the detection and arrest of crew members smuggling drugs).
The initiative fell under Action 36.3 of the EU Action Plan on drugs 2005-2012 aiming
at operational law enforcement projects and sharing best practice.
516
Project
Police Detention in Europe – A Comparative Study of the Provision of Services
for Problematic Drug and Alcohol Users
Reference
JAI/2005/AGIS/009
Promoter
University of Central England in Birmingham, UK
Budget
323 000€ (226 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2005 – March 2007
Partners
Varna Association of NGOs for drugs demand reduction, Bulgaria; Ministry of the
interior, Estonia; University of Bremen, Germany; Mikolas Romersi University,
Lithuania; National Prison Administration, Romania
A research study was conducted to look at problematic drug and alcohol users
(PDAU). The specific objectives were to:

explore policy and practice for each country and identify gaps in service
provision and examples of good practice;

consider the provision of healthcare for PDAUs at arrest and establish who is
responsible;

explore the impact of joining the EU on service provision for PDAUs in police
detention;

consider diversity issues (gender, ethnicity, citizenship) in relation to
problematic drug and alcohol use;

explore trends in problematic drug and alcohol use;

disseminate good practices among partners.
517
Project
Save Our Net (S.O.N.): Drug Sale and Trade under Attack. Let the Civil Society
give Minors a Safer Internet
Reference
Promoter
Department for anti-drugs policies, Italy
Budget
362.000€ (289.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Servizio della Polizia Postale e delle Comunicazioni, Italy; Dipartimento delle
Dipendenze ULSS 20 Verona, Italy; Agenzia delle Dogane - Customs Agency, Italy;
Movimento Italiano Genitori – Moige; Associazione Genitori , Italy
The aims of the project are:
- to develop guidelines for institutional and non-institutional organisations regarding
countering actions on illegal trafficking of substances via Internet targeted at minors
- to develop comparative analysis of Italian and European regulations
- to exchange best practices at the European level.
- to discourage online transfer to minors of psychotropic and/or substances which are
harmful to health (designer drugs, smart drugs, boosters, legal highs) by means of an
integrated Internet monitoring system – development of software
- to network relevant experts and stakeholders
- to undertake awareness raising campaigns about potential internet risks a) "Pull the
plug out", directed at adults, b) "Let's react: Push the button", directed at minors
- to develop mechanism of reporting for young people on dangerous and criminal
cases
To achieve these objectives, a coordination mechanism should be established
between public bodies, private organisations and users.
518
Project
The Fight Against Cocaine Trafficking by Containers through the Rip Off
Modus Operandi.
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003832
Promoter
Serious Organized Crime Agency (UK)
Budget
121.861,82 € (109.675,64 €)
Timeframe
Partners
French general Directorate of Customs and Excise (FR); Dutch Customs National
Office (NL)
The participants decided to dedicate a specific action to the rip off method. This OAP
is driven by the French and Dutch customs, this specific action is being lead by the
UK. (SOCA/UKBF).
The rip off method involves using a legal shipment of goods between two companies,
or an empty container, in order to smuggle illicit drugs (mainly cocaine). This method
requires the involvement of OCG's in the ports of departure/transit and arrival to load
and recover the drugs.
This action will be conducted by a team of 6 law enforcement experts from the MS
participating in this action (Belgium, France, Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain & UK),
with specific knowledge of maritime trafficking by container
- to produce an evaluation report dedicated
- Visit key ports in Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal and Italy
- An assessment of the scale of the rip off threat from containers in the EU will be
produced and published
The second part of the project is aimed at identifying and assessing the level of rip on
in the key ports of departure. An analysis of the EU seizure data will be conducted
after which participants will set up a meeting with UNODC to discuss the findings in
conjunction with the Container Control Programme initiated in 2003 jointly with WCO
519
Project
Joint Investigations along the Balkan Route to combat drug trafficking into the
EU (incl. precursor-smuggling and confiscation of criminal assets)
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003834
Promoter
Federal Ministry of the Interior / Criminal Intelligence Service (AT)
Budget
313.465,50 € (297.792,50 €)
Timeframe
?
Partners
Bundeskriminalamt - Wiesbaden/Deutschland (DE)
520
Project
European Network Prosecutors Synthetic Drugs and Precursors III
Reference
Promoter
MINISTRY OF SECURITY AND JUSTICE (NL)
Budget
Timeframe
n/a
Partners
Federal Prosecutor's Office (BE)
For 2012 the intention is to organise the third meeting to continue the success of the
network and to share our knowledge about
the latest trends and developments in the synthetic drugs production and the
precursor market.
Next to synthetic drugs and precursors the national Prosecutor's Office tackles as
well the organized production and export of cannabis.
The main objective is to discuss how law enforcement agencies can develop and
strenghten several kinds of (inter)national operational co-operation and be able to
apprehend more criminals that are involved in the production and trafficking of
synthetic drugs and precursor chemicals and the production and trafficking of
cannabis
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Counterfeiting and piracy
In total, the fight against counterfeiting and piracy was granted € 2.3045.000
representing 2.18% of the grand total, all areas and programmes considered. On the
2003-2012 period, 9 projects were funded, of which 1 under AGIS.
The most funded activity in this area is "Training" (61.5%), followed by "Exchange of
information and best practices" (19%), "Operational Cooperation" (12%) then "Study
and Research" (7%).
Promoters in this area are found in IT (4 projects), DE (2), UK, NL & HU (1).
Projects related to counterfeiting & fight against piracy were granted in average €
256.000.
522
Project
Fighting Counterfeiting in Greece
Reference
AGIS/2003/174
Promoter
Stichting BrandLink in Piracy, Netherlands
Budget
€107 000 (€10 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Cyprus, Greece, Italy, Ireland, UK, France, Spain, Germany, Belgium, Turkey,
Slovenia, Romania, Poland, Bulgaria, USA
The project included a series of actions for introducing an effective and innovative
approach to the protection of property rights through public-private partnership. It
helped improve cooperation between law enforcement authorities, judicial authorities
and public and private organisations involved in the prevention of counterfeiting.
Three main activities consisted of setting up a public website, organising four
seminars and holding a final conference in four Greek ports where counterfeit goods
are imported to Europe.
Some 600 experts were involved in the project.
Publication and other resources
 CD with the final narrative report
523
Project
International conference and training in non-cash payment fraud counterfeiting
Reference
JLS/2008/ISEC/109
Promoter
Federal Criminal Police Office, Germany
Budget
€160 000 (€110 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2008 — April 2009
Partners
General Inspectorate of Police, Romania; Criminal Intelligence Service, Austria
The project aimed at helping police to tackle payment card crime in cooperation with
European and international payment card companies. It involved exchanging
information on legal and operational instruments, and sharing best practice.
At an expert meeting, the heads of police investigation offices from across Europe
discussed the user-oriented examination of legal problems, trends in forensic science
and the various investigative approaches adopted in their countries. Europol was
involved in drawing up an annual Europe-wide situation report.
Standards and recommendations on the harmonisation of the pan-European training.
524
Project
FAKES — Fighting against brand counterfeiting in three European member
States. Towards a more comprehensive strategy.
Reference
Promoter
Transcrime — Joint Research Centre on Transnational Crime, Italy
Budget
€ 565 000 (€373 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Global Anti-Counterfeiting Network, France; United Nations Interregional Crime and
Justice Research Institute, Italy; Czech Republic, Poland, Romania
The project focuses on the transit of counterfeit goods through the new Member
States, where it seems to be neglected by Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs)
because it is considered as a ‘second class’ offence.
Research was carried out to identify existing standards and best practices for
investigating counterfeiting crimes in EU countries and for recovering the criminals'
assets. On that basis, an operational toolkit was prepared and training courses were
set up for the judicial authorities, legal practitioners and public officials, to strengthen
their professional capabilities.
 Research report on the best practices for investigation/prosecution, asset
recovery and return in counterfeiting cases in the EU countries
 Operational toolkit for training LEA personnel in the three selected countries.
525
Project
European operational training for investigations against pharmaceutical crime TrainPharmCrime
Reference
Promoter
Federal Criminal office, Germany
Budget
547.000€ (438.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
October 2011 (36 months)
Partners
EUCOJUST (International association for European Cooperation on Justice and
Home Affairs), BE; Federal Security Academy, AT; Sanofi-Aventis (and its Institute
for the prevention of False Medicinal Products), FR; MHRA (Medicines and
Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency), UK
The project aims at improving the operational capacities of law enforcement officers
in the field of counterfeit investigations with a view to facilitate these investigations
and increase their effectiveness. The objective is also to gradually identify
harmonised investigations methods and a common basis for trainings. The privatepublic partnership and the practical exercises contribute an added value to the
project. The expertise brought by experts from Sanofi-Aventis should contribute to
better investigations of counterfeited pharmaceuticals.
The project includes a visit to a production site (basic knowledge of production
phases medicines) and a visit of a forensic laboratory (Tours, France). In particular,
intellectual property rights and international rules should be explored.
As a result, 90 European operational officers (Police and Customs) involved in
investigations on counterfeit medicines should be trained and a networking of law
enforcement experts should be further developed across the EU.
526
Project
Improving efficiency of the international co-operation against fuel
counterfeiting
Reference
Promoter
NATIONAL TAX AND CUSTOMS ADMINISTRATION (HU)
Budget
Timeframe
14 months
Partners
1. Customs Chambers in Katowice (PL); 2. Financial Directorate (SK); 3. National
Customs Authority (RO); 4. Czech Customs Administration (CZ); 5.National Customs
Agency (BG)
The project proposal is aimed at co-operating efficiently against fuel abuses. Tax
evasions as economic crimes result high-level shortfalls in tax collection for several
Member States of the European Union and its neighbouring countries.
Activities: Carry out cross-border training programs, raise awareness among the
Member States about the highlighted relevancy of this field and develop information
exchange between the concerned customs administrations.The overall objective is to
reduce the tax evasions, co-operate more widely against the hidden economy at
international level. The NTCA as an Applicant organisation will organise the project
with the following Partner Organisations: Customs Chamber in Katowice, Czech
Customs Administration; National Customs Authority of Romania, Financial
Directorate of Slovak Republic; National Customs Agency of the Republic of Bulgaria.
527
Project
Developing expertise against the online trade of fake medicines by producing
and disseminating knowledge, counterstrategies and tools across the EU
Reference
Promoter
UNIVERSITY OF TRENTO (IT)
Budget
Timeframe
36 months
Partners
University of Teesside/UK, Agenzia Italiana del Farmaco/IT, RiSSC - Centro
Ricerche e Studi su Sicurezza e Criminalità/IT
Developing expertise against the online trade of fake medicines (OTFM) by
producing and disseminating knowledge, counterstrategies and tools across the EU.
It sets itself 5 obj.: 1) Developing in-depth knowledge on OTFM, through innovative
methods; 2) Producing counterstrategies and tools (including an ICT tool) to disrupt
such a trade, based on this knowledge; 3) Disseminating knowledge,
counterstrategies and tools to stakeholders across the EU; 4) Organisation of the
Steering Committee activities; 5) External evaluation of the Project. Deliverables: 5
reports in EN; 1 ICT tool (prototype) in EN, FR and IT to automatically detect illegal
online pharmacies; 2 handbooks in EN
528
Project
A EU Operation to Develop and Enlarge Expertise in Tackling the Trade of
Fake Medicine through the Internet - OPERATION HIPPOCRATES
Reference
Promoter
COORDINATION OF THE ASSOCIATIONS WORKING FOR THE RIGHTS OF
CUSTOMERS AND CONSUMERS PROTECTION
Budget
353.207,00€ (316.720,72€)
Timeframe
?
Partners
The national association for consumers protection and promoting programs and
strategies from Romania (RO); Association Consumers Voice (LT); Istituto
Europeo per lo Sviluppo Socio Economico - ISES (IT)
OPERATION HIPPOCRATES aims to develop and strengthen expertise in
tackling the trade of fake medicine through internet and to exchange best
practices and to develop common trainings for financial investigators and financial
criminal analysts notably based on the "train-trainer" principle to the improvement
of the prevention and fight against the trade of fake medicine through the internet.
Expected results are:
- to provide training;
- to involve at least 30 police, customs and drug regulatory authorities,
government departments and independent institutes officers in the TOT
course in Italy;
- to organize at least 1 replication of the course in each participating country.
529
Project
Pharmacrime III 2013: Good practices on effective investigations methods
against criminal groups attempting to penetrate the licit supply chain
Reference
Promoter
Association for European cooperation on Justice and Home Affairs (UK)
Budget
149.570,00€ (134.480,00€)
Timeframe
12 months
Partners
Irish Medicine Board (IMB), Medicine and Healthcare Product regulatory Agency
– (MHRA), Permanent Forum on International Pharmaceutical Crime (PFIP),
International Institute against Counterfeit medicines (IRACM), International
Criminal Police Organization (ICPO), INTERPOL, Pharmaceutical Security
Institute –(PSI), Office Central de Lutte contre les Atteintes à l'Environnement et à
la Santé Publique (OCLASEP), European Police College (CEPOL)
The overall objective of this project is to increase the effectiveness of investigation
against criminal groups attempting to penetrate the legal supply chain with
falsified and counterfeit medicines. The specific objective of the project is to
develop a guide on effective investigation methods on this specific crime and to
diffuse this guide at EU level.
Deliverable:
• One coordination meeting among partners;
• One European conference for 150 participants;
• One draft guide on investigation good practices jointly elaborated by all 8
partners;
• One final guide on investigation good practices endorsed by all participants
530
Project
FAKESHARE - Sharing Intelligence and Science about Fake Medicines and
Illegal Websites
Reference
Promoter
Italian Medicine Agency (AIFA) (IT)
Budget
413.606,99€ (371.253,64€)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
INFARMED - Autoridade Nacional do Medicamento e Produtos de Saúde,I.P. (IT);
AEMPS - Agencia Española de Medicamentos y Productos Sanitarios (ES);
Sapienza University of Rome (Department of Psychology) (IT); University of Trento
(Dept. Legal Sciences, Criminology) (IT); Ministry of Economic Development General Directorate for Combating Counterfeiting (IT)
FAKESHARE develops cooperative web tools for strategically preventing /fighting the
use of the web as a support to the distribution of counterfeit medicines, and in
general for counteracting pharmacrime, with the following OBJECTIVES:
1 – Data sharing, 2 – Science based analysis, 3 – Development of expertise and new
investigation methods, 4 – Dissemination, 5 – Fostering cooperation
FAKESHARE goal is an efficient sharing of information between health and police
authorities from MS with similar regulatory/market frameworks (IT/PT/SP), for the
development of coordinated initiatives against dangerous web sites and
pharmacrime.
Set-up of a restricted multifunctional web platform, sharing of information,
analysis/validation of data and studies, development of reference documents
(investigative/communication models) and web tools for sharing investigation on
regular basis, dissemination of tools and outcomes
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Trafficking in cultural goods
4 projects (all ISEC) are related to trafficking in cultural goods, for a total amount of €
717.000 (0.68% of the grand total).
Promoters in this area are found in FR, HU, SE, LT (1 projects each). Each project
focused on a different activit; Awareness campaign (promoted by FR) received the
largest funding, followed by "Operational cooperation" (HU), Study & Research (SE)
and Data collection (LT).
In average, such projects received € 179.210,12
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Project
Theft of the World. Crime against the Cultural Heritage — the Nordic Dimension
Reference
AGIS/2004/034
Promoter
National Council for Crime Prevention, Sweden
Budget
€175 000 (€117 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
September 2004 — January 2006
Partners
National Heritage Board, Sweden; National Criminal Investigation Department,
Sweden; The Swedish Customs; Norwegian Archive; Library and Museum Authority,
Norway; Commission on Export of Cultural Assets, Denmark; National Board of
Antiquities, Finland; Europol
The project consisted of an empirical study on the illicit trade of cultural goods and
stolen works of art in the four Nordic countries.
Two information seminars and working groups were organised, bringing together
police and customs officers and staff from the National Heritage Boards. During the
seminars, the legislative background and theoretical models were analysed.
The promoter aimed to do two things: to develop a practitioners’ network and to
increase the level of knowledge on crimes relating to cultural goods.
A proposal was made for developing crime prevention measures. It included holding
information campaigns and harmonising legislation (on the basis of Unidroit
Convention). Other proposals related to registering antique dealers with the local
police authorities and developing new ethical rules.
Publications
 Study published on the internet and also available on paper
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Project
Improvement of record keeping on stolen and lost cultural values to promote
the prevention of/fight against smuggling
Reference
Promoter
Ministry of the Interior, Latvia
Budget
107.000€ (64.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
May 2009 – April 2011
Partners
State Inspection for Heritage Protection of the Republic of Latvia; state agency
„Culture Information Systems” of the Republic of Latvia; Central Office for the Fight
against Illicit Trafficking in Cultural Property of the Republic of France; Carabinieri
Department for the Protection on Cultural Heritage of the Republic of Italy; Police
Department under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania; National
Heritage Board of Estonia.
The aim was to strengthen prevention of trafficking in cultural goods with a
development of a methodology to make their descriptions on the basis of
international standards and requirements. 22 instructions for making descriptions and
photo images of different groups of cultural objects have been developed. To this
end, software for record keeping was developed and it is available in Latvian,
Russian and English.
On that basis, the Latvian Integrated Information System (IIIS) has been improved in
the subsystem "Stolen Property". The new functionality enables inter alia semiautomatic information submission to the Interpol data base „Stolen Works of Art”.
Moreover, the system enables owners/ holders of cultural objects, antique shops,
law enforcement institutions, other persons, institutions and organizations for
voluntary and free of charge detection of the status of cultural object (wanted, seized,
found). The use of the e-service will allow to significantly trouble illegal trade and
transporting of cultural objects, as well as will ease the possibilities of the owners and
holders of the cultural objects to identify their lost/stolen property (in case of seizure
or founding of the property).
E-services available in Latvian, English and
www.ic.iem.gov.lv/ko and www.ic.iem.gov.lv/ko_status
Russian
languages
at
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Project
Enhancement of the capacity of the police in the field of investigation and
protection of works of art
Reference
Promoter
Budget
300.000€ (240.000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
2011-2012
Partners
National Anti-Trafficking of Cultural Heritage Office (OCBC), France; Dirección
General de la Policía y de la Guardía Civil, Spain; Policía Judiciaria, Portugal
The aim is to develop coordination, cooperation and mutual understanding among
law enforcement services in charge of trafficking of cultural goods. Private sector
should be closely associated as well.
The project should contribute to increasing knowledge of police officers on the
protection of works of art, forgery and counterfeiting of works of art and on the
investigative techniques to recover stolen goods. Training sessions, study visits and
public awareness activities should be undertaken to achieve the objectives.
A set of recommendations included in a Handbook and an Action plan should be
finalised for dissemination at the EU level.
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Project
International Observatory on Illicit Traffic in Cultural Goods
Reference
Promoter
INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF MUSEUMS (FR)
Budget
Timeframe
?
Partners
N/A
Raising awareness of the general public and all governments and organisations on
the importance to fight illicit traffic in cultural goods.
Providing useful information on countries’ case studies and best practice that will help
orient a global policy for governmental and non-governmental organisations, thus
encouraging all parties (States, IOs and NGOs) to enhance the practical and legal
means for preventing this rising trend.
Enhancing the practical means of fighting illicit traffic in cultural goods and securing
cultural property by sharing national improvements and best practices.
Improving monitoring methods and scientific research and data in the area in order to
have an acurate understanding of the phenomena.
Reinforcing collaboration between stakeholders and experts, both at the European
and international level, and sharing of expertise in order to develop new instruments
and effective good practices.
Identify and better answer the needs of governmental, non-governmental and
international organisations in the field of capacitybuilding.
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Crime victims and restorative justice
Project
Working for Assistance to Victims in Europe. A European Model of Services
and Professional Profiles for Crime Victims Support
Reference
JAI/2003/AGIS/064/
Promoter
Fondazione Centro Studi Investimenti Sociali, Italy
Budget
95 000€ (62 000€ of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
Spain, Netherlands, France, Slovenia
The aim of the project was to realise a comparative analysis covering five EU
member states with different systems in the area of victim assistance. As a result of
the research, the handbook highlighted information on services offered by public and
private organizations to crime victims.
The handbook also contained general guidelines for creating effective systems of
assistance and model profiles for professionals working in this area.
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Project
Meeting the challenges of introducing victim-offender mediation in Central and
Eastern Europe
Reference
AGIS/2003/088
Promoter
European Forum for Victim-Offender Mediation and Restorative Justice, Belgium
Budget
€140 000 (€100 000 of EU support)
Timeframe
Partners
All EU Member States plus Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Macedonia, Moldova, Serbia,
Montenegro, Turkey, Ukraine, Tanzania
The aim was to plug gaps in the existing knowledge about restorative justice systems
across the EU. There are important differences in the legislative framework regarding
victim-offender mediation and operational tools.
Two expert meetings and two seminars were organised to facilitate an exchange of
information and best practice, especially with practitioners from new Member States
from Central and Eastern Europe.
 Four reports on the meetings and the final report summarising the main
findings of the project, available on the European Forum website.
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Project
Victim-Offender Mediation in Europe: the sense of justice of victims and
offenders
Reference
AGIS/2004/185
Promoter
Research Institute on Judicial Systems, Italy
Budget
€167 000 (€105 000 of Eu support)
Timeframe
Partners
Institut of Law and Criminal Sociology, Vienna; Research Group on Juvenile
Criminology, Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium;
This was a follow-up to a Grotius project (JAI/2002/GRP/029) which involved
comparing legislation on victim-offender mediation.
The aim of this project was to develop further knowledge on the issues. It involved:
1) collecting and exploring comparative knowledge on how victims of crime are
supported and assisted in different countries;
2) raising awareness of specific problems in supporting victims’ rights;
3) providing guidance to policy-makers and legislators in EU states.
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Others
Project
Enhancing the cooperation of law enforcement agencies in combating
organised crime
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003840
Promoter
Police Department under the MOI of LT (LT)
Budget
263.485,85 € (237.136,85 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Rijnmond Police (NL); CentraL Bureau of Investigation, National Police Headquarters
(PL); Prosecution Service of the Republic of Lithuania (LT); Financial Crime
Investigation Service under the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania
(LT); Customs of the Republic of Lithuania Customs Criminal Service (LT); State
Border Guard Service at the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania (LT)
The goal of the project is to create suitable pre-conditions for efficient fight against
organised crime and improving the cooperation. The project consists of the following
segments:
1. Creating the national methodology of serious and organised crime assessment
(SOCTA) including methodology to assess threats of organised criminal groups.
2. Improving the cooperation with Europol and Eurojust.
3. Improving the qualification of the officers, investigating the activity of OCGs.
4. Assessing the threats posed by the Lithuanian OCGs in accordance with the
information possessed by the interested states.
Working visits, conference, law enforcement analysis course, national SOCTA
methodology creation
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Project
The use of existing information systems to increase the efficiency of crossborder information exchange and effectiveness of crime prevention
Reference
HOME/2012/ISEC/FP/C1/4000003846
Promoter
Ministry of Interior (PL)
Budget
122.585,84 € (110.327,26 €)
Timeframe
24 months
Partners
Police College and Secondry Police School of Ministry of Interior in Holešov, Czech
Republic (CZ); Secondary Vocational School of Police Force in Pezinok, Slovakia
(SK)
- to conduct activities to evaluate and compare communication channels, as well as
their accessibility for EU Member States' law enforcement services in terms of the
principle of availability, especially in the context of implementing the provisions of the
Prüm Decision,
- to share experience and practical knowledge in the field of cooperation between
Police and Customs Cooperation Centers (PCCCs),
- to evaluate current trends in the field of training regarding cross-border exchange of
information between EU Member States.
The final effect of the project will be a report containing analysis and observations
presented by project participants, designed to contribute to the improvement of crossborder exchange of information and adjust the training program of personnel involved
in cross-border cooperation and information sharing.
The project Network website will be launched during the project and will be
maintained for a period of 2 years after its completion to inform on the project, stages
of its implementation, results and outcomes.
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Annexes
1. Project JLS/2007/ISEC/411 — Development of guidelines for the collection of data on
trafficking in human beings, including comparable indicators
Table of contents — Guidelines for the collection of data on trafficking in human beings,
including comparable indicators
PART I PRELIMINARY CONSIDERATIONS TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE DATA
COLLECTION
A. Objectives of Data Collection
B. Challenges to Adequate Data Collection
C. Defining Trafficking in Human Beings
1. Common Definitions
2. Problems Concerning the Definition of Trafficking in Human Beings
D. Data Collection at Different Levels1. Data Collection at the Local Level
2. Data Collection at the National Level
3. Data Collection at the European Union and International Levels
4. A Data Management Model
E. Defining Concepts
1. Monitoring System
2. Trafficking Data
3. Indicators
PART II TRAFFICKING DATA: WHAT DATA SHOULD BE COLLECTED
A. Data on Victims
B. Data on Traffickers
C. Data on the Trafficking Process
D. Data on Criminal Justice Responses: Law Enforcement and Judicial Data
PART III TEMPLATES FOR MORE COMPREHENSIVE DATA COLLECTION
A. Templates for more Comprehensive Data Collection on Victims
B. Templates for more Comprehensive Data Collection on Traffickers
C. Templates for more Comprehensive Data Collection on the Trafficking Process
D. Templates for more Comprehensive Data Collection on Criminal Justice Responses to Trafficking
PART IV PROCEDURAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. Who should analyze Data — National Rapporteur or Equivalent Mechanism?
B. Who will have Access to which Data?
C. Evaluation of Collected/Gathered Data
1. Data Evaluation and Consent
2. Data Quality and Accuracy: The Process of Data Verification and Data Cleaning
3. Data Analysis: Towards the Dissemination of Research Findings
PART V TOWARDS IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL CASES OF TRAFFICKING
A. Industries / Markets where Persons may be trafficked
B. Trafficking Signals
1. General Trafficking Signals
2. Signals to Identify Child Victims of Trafficking
C. Alternative Sources for the Referral of Presumed Cases of Trafficking
1. Alternative Sources
2. Victim Identification and Data Collected by other Agencies
D. Uncovering the Dark Figure of Human Trafficking Cases
PART VI PROTECTION MECHANISMS AND ETHICS
A. Main Principles of Data Protection
B. Ethical Standards for Processing Data
C. Do’s and Don’ts
PART VII OPTIONS FOR IMPLEMENTATION
ANNEXES
ANNEX I EXISTING PRACTICES AND INITIATIVES
A. EUROPOL
B. FRONTEX
C. Hungary
D. International Centre for Migration Policy Development
E. International Labour Organization/European Delphi Survey
F. International Organization for Migration
G. Italy
H. The Netherlands: Bureau of the Dutch National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings
I. Observatory and Resources Centre on Trafficking in Human Beings
J. Regional Observatory of Lombardy
K. Romania: The Romanian Database on Trafficking in Human Beings
L. Sweden: The Office of the National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Human Beings
M. The SIAMSECT Files/MONTRASEC
N. UNODC Mapping Exercise under UN.GIFT
O. University of Miami: Measuring the Number of Trafficked Women and Children -Point-in-Time Estimates
ANNEX II — IOM AND ICMPD TEMPLATES FOR THE COLLECTION OF DATA
A.
IOM Template for the collection of victim-centred data
B.
ICMPD Template for the collection of trafficker-centred data
ANNEX III — LEGAL DATA PROTECTION INSTRUMENTS IN EUROPE
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A.
The European Convention on Human Rights
B.
The Convention for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data at the Council
of Europe Level
C.
Directive 95/46/EC on the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data and the Free
Movement of such Data
D.
The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union
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2. AGIS/2005/185 — HOW MUCH? A PILOT STUDY ON FOUR KEY EU MEMBER AND
CANDIDATE COUNTRIES ON THE DEMAND FOR TRAFFICKED PROSTITUTION
Table of contents
HOW MUCH? A PILOT STUDY ON FOUR KEY EU MEMBER AND CANDIDATE COUNTRIES ON
THE DEMAND FOR TRAFFICKED PROSTITUTION
Table of contents
Acknowledgments
Foreword
PART I — INVESTIGATION ON THE DEMAND FOR TRAFFICKED WOMEN
1. Introduction — Organization of the book
2. Research Methodology
3. Review of the research studies on the demand of prostitution in the European Union
PART II — ETHNOGRAPHIC PERSPECTIVES ON FOUR SELECTED EU COUNTRIES
4. Profiling the demand for trafficked women in Italy
1. Trafficking in women for sexual exploitation in Italy
2. Legislation and policies in Italy
3. Clients and their attitudes towards trafficked women in Italy
4. Policy implications
5. Profiling the demand for trafficked women in Romania
1. Trafficking in women for sexual exploitation in Romania
2. Legislation and policies in Romania
3. Clients and their attitudes towards trafficked women in Romania
6. Profiling the demand for trafficked women in Sweden
1. Trafficking in women for sexual exploitation in Sweden
2. Legislation and policies in Sweden
3. Clients and their attitudes towards trafficked women in the Sweden
7. Profiling the demand for trafficked women in The Netherlands
1. Trafficking in women for sexual exploitation in The Netherlands
2. Legislation and policies in The Netherlands
3. Clients and their attitudes towards trafficked women in The Netherlands
PART III — PERSPECTIVES ON THE CLIENTS THROUGH INTERNET SURVEY
8. Results of the internet survey in Italy, the Netherlands, Romania and Sweden
9. Conclusions
1. Analysing convergences and divergences between countries
2. Addressing the demand to reduce the trafficking in women for sexual exploitation
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3. AGIS/2005/056 — Trafficking in Human Beings: New Challenges, New Partnerships — (CAT)
Table of contents
Action orientated guide for awareness raising and social assistance — new challenges, new
partnerships.
Introduction: Addressing new challenges of trafficking
in human beings ..................................................................................... 5
1. Trafficking in Human Beings: New challenges .................................. 8
a) Newly visible forms of exploitation ................................................ 9
_e need to develop indicators and identification capacity ............. 9
_e challenge: strengthening self-determination
to stop exploitation ........................................................................ 11
b) New exploitation patterns in trafficking for sexual exploitation ...... 12
c) New organisational dynamic of trafficking networks ....................... 14
2. New challenges in trafficking: new gender approaches? .................... 16
a) Why trafficking in human beings is not gender-neutral ................... 16
b) Highlighting men’s role in trafficking: part of the problem
or part of a solution? ...................................................................... 17
Punishing clients… ........................................................................ 18
…or trying to encourage responsible behaviour among them ......... 21
3. Combating newly visible forms of trafficking:
focus on forced labour ....................................................................... 23
General considerations and first practical steps ................................... 23
a) Framing the context of the debate on forced labour ....................... 23
b) Prevention ..................................................................................... 24
c) Identification and assistance .......................................................... 26
d) Judiciary: prosecution and redress .................................................. 29
e) …and more… ................................................................................. 30
4. Communication on trafficking in human beings: .............................. 31
Developing external messages and enabling internal
organisational development ................................................................ 31
a) Communication: Campaigns, media work ...................................... 31
Clarity on objectives and target groups .......................................... 32
Clarity on message and images ....................................................... 32
…framing the message in a broader context ................................... 33
Clarity on means and resources available ....................................... 34
Clarity on your values informing your judgement .......................... 35
Clarity on success-measurement ..................................................... 36
b) Internal communication and organisational development .............. 37
Adequacy of responses… ................................................................ 37
…evaluation .................................................................................. 37
…and building of organisational memory ...................................... 38
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4. ISEC/2007/575 — European Conference on Identity Fraud & Theft: The logistics for organised
crime and follow up
Table of contents of the study ‘European Identity Systems’
Management summary 5
1 Introduction 7
1.1 Background 7
1.2 Commission for ID Management Centre 8
1.3 Execution of the commission 8
1.4 Contents of the report 9
2 Identity fraud 10
2.1 Introduction 10
2.2 Relevant definitions 10
2.3 Identity fraud in the digital world 11
2.4 Damage due to identity fraud 11
2.5 Victims of identity fraud 11
2.6 Problems in the current situation 12
3 Results of the study on national identity systems 15
3.1 Introduction 15
3.2 The questionnaire 15
3.2.1 Content 15
3.2.2 Responding countries 15
3.3 Information about the organisation and person who filled in
the questionnaire 16
3.4 Registration 16
3.5 Who manages the population register? 17
3.6 Who is responsible for managing the population data? 19
3.7 Access rights 19
3.8 Which documents are officially recognised as identity documents? 20
3.9 Registering the numbers of identity documents 21
3.10 Which biometrics do the identity documents contain? 22
3.10.1 Photo 24
3.10.2 Fingerprint 24
3.10.3 Recording biometrics 25
3.10.4 Consulting biometrics during application 25
3.10.5 Consulting biometrics — police 25
3.10.6 Consulting biometrics — private sector 25
3.11 Other questions 26
3.11.1 Identity requirement-compulsory identification 26
3.11.2. Identity fraud punishment 26
3.11.3 Fraud desk 26
3.11.4 Digital identities 26
4 Conclusions and recommendations 27
4.1 Conclusions 27
4.2 Recommendations 29
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