Regulatory Control of Substances

Objective: This webinar aims to explore innovative and evidence-informed approaches to preventing the recruitment and involvement of young people in drug markets across Europe. Drawing on interventions implemented in various European countries, the session will examine how these strategies can disrupt pathways into drug-related criminality and offer meaningful alternatives for at-risk young people.

The Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology (ESC) is one of Europe's most significant gatherings of criminologists and professionals in related fields. It provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from all over the world to discuss and share their work on various aspects of criminology, criminal justice, and related social sciences.

Stimulant use is evolving rapidly with changes in drug markets and new patterns of production and trafficking. This webinar will explore the latest global trends in the use of stimulants and provide a primer for their health and social consequences.

Time: June 17, 2025 @ 8:00AM US EST

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The 14th edition of the Illicit Network Workshop will be hosted by Leiden University on December 9-10, directly following the annual meeting of the Child Sexual Abuse Reduction Research Network in Leiden from December 5-6. Workshop participants may want to attend both events. The city of Leiden is conveniently located at a 15 minute train ride from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.