Safe Futures Knowledge Exchange, December 3-4th

27 October 2026 | 1 min read

Safe Futures: Promising Approaches, Opportunities and Barriers for Interventions to Prevent Youth Recruitment and Participation in European Drugs Markets

The REPPP Safe Futures project will hold a 'Knowledge Exchange', in the University of Limerick on 3-4 December 2026.

Under the theme "Evidence, Learning and Action", the event will bring together researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and stakeholders to share learning on preventing youth involvement in crime and violence and improving outcomes for young people and communities.

The programme will include presentations on the Safe Futures research findings, contributions from leading European experts, and discussions on translating evidence into policy and practice. The event will also provide valuable opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange.

To register for the event, click here.

Agenda

3^rd December – A focus on Evidence and Learning

12.30 – 1.30pm	Lunch & Networking
1.30 – 2pm	Day 1 Welcome and Opening Words
2pm – 3pm	Addressing the Recruitment of Young People into Organised Drug Crime: The Safe Futures Project, Research Findings and Conceptual Model – Presentation by Dr. Eoin O’Meara Daly, REPPP, School of Law, University of Limerick.
3pm – 3.15pm	Break
3.15pm - 4pm	“Through the eyes of a child: scientific insights and narratives of youth with a (previous) involvement in organized drug crimes in Belgium” Presentation by Emma DeCalwe, University of Gent.
4pm - 4.45pm	“EUCPN-ENAA Toolkit on Youth Recruitment into Organised Crime” Presentation by Sarah Bosman, European Crime Prevention Network.
7.30pm	Dinner and Networking

4^th December – A focus on Policy and Action

9.30 – 9.45	Day 2 Welcome and Opening Words
9.45 – 11.15	Facilitated Panel Discussion - From Research to Policy to Action Featured Panellists: Professor Seán Redmond, REPPP Director, Ireland Karin Svanberg, Swedish National Council for Crime Prevention Nour Gjaltema, Ministry of Justice, The Netherlands
11.15 – 11.45	Break
11.45 – 12.45	Breakout Groups – Facilitated Discussions: Reflections on research and panel discussion What would you like to see being implemented in your jurisdiction? What would hinder its implementation? What would support its implementation in your jurisdiction?
12.45 – 1.30	Plenary and Close