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European drug situation through institutional and civil society perspectives

30 September 2026

- Online

Objective: To create an opportunity for civil society organisations (CSOs) and EUDA to exchange views on the current European drug situation and reflect on its implications from institutional, community and civil society perspectives.

European Strategy and Policy Analysis System (ESPAS) Annual Conference 2026

3 November 2026

Brussels

Belgium

Leading political figures, civil society representatives, think tanks, policy experts and foresight practitioners will come together at this year’s ESPAS annual conference “Europe 2040: What future for European security?" on 3 November to debate the future of European security in its various aspects with a time horizon of 2040.

PTACC 2026 International Deflection and Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit

1 December 2026

Arizona

United States

We are so excited for the PTACC 2026 International Deflection and Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit taking place at Loews Ventana Hotel in Tucson, Arizona, from Tuesday, December 1 through Friday, December 4!

Organized crime groups: A systematic review of individual-level risk factors related to recruitment

Scientific article

11 February 2022

Background: Studies from multiple contexts conceptualize organized crime as comprising different types of criminal organizations and activities. Notwithstanding growing scientific interest and increasing number of policies aiming at...

Psychosocial determinants of recidivism risk among incarcerated individuals with a history of substance use: A systematic review

Scientific article

11 July 2025

The prevalence of recidivism among individuals with a history of substance use and incarceration remains a significant concern for criminal justice systems worldwide. With significant social and economic ramifications, preventing people...

Rehabilitation and Re-entry Programmes for Justice-Involved Individuals and Their Effectiveness in Social Reintegration: A Systematic Review

Scientific article

8 January 2026

Prison rehabilitation and community re-entry programmes implemented during incarceration or in the transitional period serve as significant mechanisms for facilitating justice-involved individuals in their post-release adaptation. This...

Community-based substance use treatment programs for reentering justice-involved adults: A scoping review

Scientific article

16 February 2024

Introduction: For adults involved with the criminal justice system who are reentering their communities postincarceration, there is a large need for community-based substance use treatment. Little is known, however, about the types...

The Hidden Economic Cost of Substance Use

14 October 2026

- Online

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The New Drug World: Strengthening Collaboration to Address Synthetic Drug Threats

Report

30 June 2026

This report examines how the rapid growth of synthetic drug markets is transforming the global drug landscape and challenging traditional approaches to drug control. Unlike plant-based drugs such as cocaine and heroin, synthetic drugs can...

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

Heroin Trafficking Along the Northern and Southern Routes: Emerging Trends and Strategic Implications

Scientific article

This paper examines how heroin trafficking routes from Afghanistan into Europe have evolved following the Taliban's return to power in 2021. It explores the changing dynamics of the northern and southern trafficking routes, highlighting how...