World Congress on Juvenile Justice

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1 Tdh / Odile Meylan Agenda December 2014 World Congress on Juvenile Justice Official website International Conference Centre - Geneva January 2015

2 Organized by Switzerland and the Terre des hommes Foundation, the WORLD CONGRESS ON JUVENILE JUSTICE aims to become a milestone in the implementation of international norms. States and civil society are invited to participate in order to share experiences, lessons learned and good practices. This exchange is undertaken in a spirit of inter-cultural dialogue and respect for the rights of children in conflict with the law and children who are victims/survivors and witnesses also in the interests of society as a whole. The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, the Swiss Federal Office of Justice and the Terre des hommes Foundation have devised the Congress agenda to improve the institutional system of juvenile justice and promote respect for the fundamental rights of children, by encouraging implementation of legal instruments ratified by States. The agenda is based on the following major themes: Monday 26 January Welcome and opening ceremony Tuesday 27 January International norms and the diversity of justice systems Prevention Wednesday 28 January Strengthening juvenile justice systems Thursday 29 January Good practices in implementation Friday 30 January International mechanisms and regional cooperation Closing ceremony The plenary sessions will be held in English, French and Spanish (with simultaneous translation) and will include expert presentations, country examples and round tables. Thematic workshops will allow participants to contribute to the work of the Congress, with the results being compiled for dissemination by the Congress Thematic Committee. Workshop documents will be made freely available to Congress participants. Each participant will receive a USB stick pre-loaded with key documents relating to the Congress themes. Participants will be able to supplement these with additional documents from the workshops according to personal interest, downloaded from the Congress document website. Each State, and each organization, may disseminate documents on tables made freely available at the Congress venue. However, no sale of documents or merchandise is permitted. The organizers strongly hope that each participant will take advantage of this international event to strengthen their capacities and enrich their professional networks. 2

3 Tdh Monday 26 January Welcome and opening ceremony From 13:00 Registration and welcome * 16:30 17:30 Opening ceremony * The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs will determine the speakers and protocol. - Representative of the Swiss Confederation - Terre des hommes Foundation - Official and opening presentations 17:30 18:30 - First-hand testimony - Presentation of films on juvenile justice 18:30 19:45 Welcome reception hosted by the Swiss authorities «Restorative processes open hearts, break walls and build bridges.» * Plenary session (simultaneous translation into English, French and Spanish) 3

4 Tuesday 27 January International norms and the diversity of justice systems 08:45 09:00 Information on logistics and the day s agenda * 09:00 09:20 Presentation of the Congress agenda overall * Representative of the Congress Thematic Committee: spirit of the Congress; choice of themes and experts. 09:20 10:20 Expert presentations: the general context of juvenile justice (20 min. each) * The spirit and principles of juvenile justice according to the child rights approach (UNICEF) The place of juvenile justice in global justice reform and from a development perspective (UNODC) Restorative juvenile justice: definition, principles and spirit (UN Special Representative of the Secretary- General on Violence against Children) 10:50 12:00 Regional approaches * Representatives of regional bodies and mechanisms will present overviews and trends in juvenile justice from a regional perspective 12:00 12:45 Expert round table * Reflections on applying international norms in countries with diverse legal and judicial frameworks Experts will reflect on the challenges involved in legislative reform, implementing judicial decisions and stakeholder training,etc. 12:45 14:00 Lunch 14:00 14:30 Inauguration of exhibitions of photographs and children s drawings 10:20 10:50 Break 4 * Plenary session (simultaneous translation into English, French and Spanish)

5 Tuesday 27 January Prevention 14:30 15:30 Country examples * Country delegates will present their prevention policies and practices Using brief examples of promising practices, the presenters will illustrate the principles and methodologies used to prevent children coming into conflict with the law. 15:30 16:30 Expert round table * Additional comments on approaches to prevention Experts will share their feedback and suggestions in relation to prevention strategies. 16:30 17:00 Break Workshops Each workshop will take place in English, French and Spanish. 17:00 18:45 Workshop 1 - Different approaches to prevention Building on the previous presentations, participants will exchange their experiences, innovations and opinions on the effectiveness of different approaches. Workshop 2 - Informal justice and international norms Exchange among participants on the juxtaposition of informal and traditional justice practices and international norms*. * Plenary session (simultaneous translation into English, French and Spanish) 5

6 Wednesday 28 January Strengthening juvenile justice systems 08:45 09:00 Information on logistics and the day s agenda* 10:20 10:50 Break 10:50 12:00 09:00 10:20 Expert presentations (20 min. each) * Elaborating and improving juvenile justice laws and procedures How can we encourage legislative and procedural reform? How can we mobilize civil society and gain public support, especially for reintegration? Judicial guarantees and child participation at all stages of the system The right of the child to a defence and the right to participate, in line with the child s evolving capacities. The range of options for diversion and non-custodial measures Presentation of diverse measures and their advantages and challenges regarding reintegration. Content and methodology of initial and ongoing training for relevant actors What are the criteria to assess the quality of training content and methodology? How can we evaluate the impact of training on the practices of actors in the juvenile justice system? Country examples * Country delegates will share lessons learned from their own work in juvenile justice system reform Country delegates will present their experiences on how to overcome challenges in relation to justice system reform. 12:00 12:45 Expert round table * Discussion on the improvement of juvenile justice laws and procedures Experts will comment on ways to overcome obstacles and challenges in relation to legislative reform. 12:45 14:30 Lunch 6 * Plenary session (simultaneous translation into English, French and Spanish)

7 Wednesday 28 January Strengthening juvenile justice systems Workshops Choice of workshops running simultaneously on different topics ; translation to be determined according to needs 14:30 16:30 Workshop 3 - Juvenile justice system reform Participants will exchange experiences and good practices regarding the process of reform, particularly in relation to establishing restorative juvenile justice initiatives. Workshop 4 - The protection of child victims/survivors and witnesses Reminder of international norms and exchange of experiences on protection systems. Workshop 5 - Juvenile justice in relation to migrant children Discussions on dealing with offences committed by regular or undocumented child migrants, child victims/survivors of cross-border trafficking,etc. Workshop 6 - Data collection and the use of statistics Technical workshop on the dissemination and exchange of practical methods and tools needed for good management of a juvenile justice system. Workshop 7 - Sensitizing public opinion on the principles and practice of juvenile justice How can we convince the public that rightsbased, non-custodial and educational methods are also in the interest of society as a whole? Workshop 8 - The gender perspective in relation to juvenile justice How can we combat gender-based discrimination in legislation and juvenile justice practice? 16:45 18:00 Stop making children criminals The minimum age debate - separating responsibility from criminalisation A panel discussion organised by the Child Rights International Network and chaired by Professor Paulo Sergio Pinheiro. (in english only, no translation) 18:00 19:50 Presentation of a film on juvenile justice : «Petecuy la película» (financed by UNODC) 20:00 21:45 Juvenile justice in the Geneva region Presentation and discussion between juvenile justice actors in Geneva and Congress participants (in French only ; no translation) 7

8 Thursday 29 January Good practices in implementation 08:45 09:00 Information on logistics and the day s agenda * 10:20 10:50 Break 10:50 11:50 09:00 10:20 Expert presentations (20 min. each) * The role of families How can we reinforce the role of the family in proceedings (from arrest through to reintegration)? Success factors in implementing diversion and non-custodial measures Pre-requisites for implementing diversion and alternatives to detention /non-custodial measures in order to increase their success rate and decrease recidivism. Respecting child rights when implementing custodial measures How can we ensure effective monitoring of respect for the rights of children deprived of their liberty? Evaluation of placement measures Research findings regarding measures ranging from open to closed facilities. Country examples * Country examples of good practices in implementing judicial decisions 11:50-12:50 Experts round table * Coordination between public actors and civil society 12:50 14:30 Lunch 8 * Plenary session (simultaneous translation into English, French and Spanish)

9 Thursday 29 January Good practices in implementation Workshops 14:30 16:30 Translation according to needs Workshop 9 - Innovative practices in relation to restorative juvenile justice How can we articulate the best interests of the child, the victim and the role of the community from the perspective of reintegration? Workshop 10 - Case management Tools for coordination and exchange of information. Workshop 11 - Budgetary framework and cost-benefit analysis in relation to juvenile justice measures Tools for budgeting and cost-benefit analysis in relation to different measures. Workshop 12 - The physical and mental health of children deprived of their liberty How can we deal with children in poor health? How can we prevent violence in detention? How can we evaluate the impact of deprivation of liberty on a child s mental health? Workshop 13 - Psycho-social approaches in dealing with, and reintegrating, child victims/ survivors and witnesses Exchange of good practices in the psychosocial follow-up of child victims/survivors and witnesses, and of the resources and training needed in this regard. Workshop 14 - Prevention of institutional violence Tools for preventing physical and psychological institutional violence in the context of judicial proceedings. 16:30 17:00 Break 17:00 18:45 Sounding the alarm What are the strategic entry points and practical tools available to the authorities and civil society to reduce the worst violations of child rights in the justice system? Workshop 15a - Conditions in detention (in French, English and Spanish) Arbitrary procedures and non-respect for fundamental child rights (education, health, right to defence, nutrition), physical and psychological violence including corporal punishment, absence of family contact etc. Workshop 15b - The worst violations of child rights (in English and Spanish only) Cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, torture, capital punishment, life imprisonment, abusive use of remand etc. Workshop 15c - Juvenile justice in humanitarian situations (in French only) Minimum standards and experience on the ground. 9

10 Friday 30 January International mechanisms and regional cooperation 08:45 09:00 Information on logistics and the day s agenda * 09:00 10:40 Expert presentations * Committee on the Rights of the Child: - Optional Protocol No.3 to the Convention on the Rights of the Child ( Communications Procedure ) ; - Concluding Observations by the Committee on State Parties reports in relation to juvenile justice (20 min.) Call for a Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty (20 min.) Project to develop officially recognized, online training on juvenile justice (20 min.) Summary and recommendations from the Congress presentations and workshops (30 min.) 10:40 11:10 Break Regional Workshops Choice of workshops running simultaneously on different topics 11:10 12:45 These workshops aim to identify existing forms of regional cooperation and to generate ways to strengthen them in the following areas: legislative reform; promotion of restorative juvenile justice; content and evaluation of initial and ongoing training; inter-country cooperation regarding migrant children; prevention of the worst violations of children s rights, etc. Group composition Workshop 16a - Africa (in French) Workshop 16b - Africa (in English) Workshop 17 - Asia-Pacific (in English) Workshop 18 - Central and Eastern Europe (in English) Workshop 19 - Latin America and Caribbean (in Spanish) Workshop 20a - North Africa (in French) Workshop 20b - Middle East (in English) Workshop 21 - Western Europe and Others (in English) 10 * Plenary session (simultaneous translation into English, French and Spanish)

11 Friday 30 January Closing ceremony 12:45 14:45 Lunch 14:45 16:00 Plenary session * Evaluation of the Congress Final Declaration 16:00 Closing ceremony * Experts and contributors will come from Country Delegations, international and non-governmental organizations, and institutions among the following : AFRICAN COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS ON THE RIGHTS AND WELFARE OF THE CHILD (ACERWC) AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (AI) ASSOCIATION FOR THE PREVENTION OF TORTURE (APT) CHILD RIGHTS INTERNATIONAL NETWORK (CRIN) COMMITTEE ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC) CONFERENCE OF MINISTERS OF JUSTICE OF IBERO-AMERICAN COUNTRIES (COMJIB), DEFENCE FOR CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL (DCI) ECOLE DES SCIENCES CRIMINELLES UNIVERSITE DE LAUSANNE (ESC-CH) FONDATION DIGNITE EN DETENTION (DIDE) HAQ CENTRE FOR CHILD RIGHTS (INDIA) INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (IDE) INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF YOUTH AND FAMILY JUDGES AND MAGISTRATES (IAYFJM) INTERNATIONAL BRIDGES FOR JUSTICE (IBJ) INTERNATIONAL BUREAU FOR CHILDREN S RIGHTS (IBCR) INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC CHILD BUREAU (ICCB) INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF RED CROSS (ICRC) INTERNATIONAL JUVENILE JUSTICE OBSERVATORY (IJJO) KINDERANWALTSCHAFT SWITZERLAND NEW YORK CENTER FOR JUVENILE JUSTICE PENAL REFORM INTERNATIONAL (PRI) SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY OF RESTORATIVE JUSTICE (SC-JR-SPAIN) SOUTH PACIFIC COUNCIL OF YOUTH AND CHILDREN S COURTS CONFERENCE (NZ) SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL ON VIOLENCE AGAINST CHILDREN (SRSG) UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN S FUND (UNICEF) UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND CRIME (UNODC) VIVERE (CH) VOICE OF CHILDREN (MALAYSIA) WORLD ORGANISATION AGAINST TORTURE (WOAT) ETC * Plenary session (simultaneous translation into English, French and Spanish) 11

12 Practical information Contact Permanent Mission of Switzerland to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva Rue de Varembé 9-11 (6th floor) Case postale 194, CH-1211 Geneva 20 T , F mission-geneve-oi@eda.admin.ch Terre des hommes Foundation Siège Hauptsitz Sede Headquarters Montchoisi 15, CH-1006 Lausanne T / M JJ2015@tdh.ch, Website: Venue International Conference Centre of Geneva (CICG) Rue de Varembé 17, 1202 Geneva T , F info@cicg.ch, Site map