International Symposium on the 20th Anniversary of the Turkish Probation System

Anasayfa / Duyurular

04 Haziran 2025

Dear Esteemed Colleagues,

It is with great satisfaction that we announce the celebration of the 20th anniversary of integrating probation services into our criminal justice system in 2025.

The probation system represents a multidimensional mechanism of rehabilitation and enforcement within the criminal justice framework. It enables suspects, defendants, or convicted individuals to serve a portion of their sentence within the community, while simultaneously being subjected to supervision, monitoring, guidance, and rehabilitative processes. This structure reflects a shift from purely punitive approaches toward a more restorative and socially integrative model of justice, emphasizing the reintegration of individuals into society under structured and professionally guided oversight.

This system is supported by a comprehensive set of structured programs and services designed to ensure that individuals remain under supervision without being isolated from society, to reduce criminogenic risk factors, and to minimize the likelihood of reoffending.

Probation functions not merely as a supervisory mechanism aimed at safeguarding public security, but also as a comprehensive rehabilitative process. It addresses the psychosocial needs of the individual, prioritizes social reintegration, and aims to enhance community cohesion by facilitating the offender’s adjustment and reintegration into society.

Over the past 20 years, the probation system in our country has developed considerably, with an increase in both its activities and its diversity. It has become an organization operating through 149 centers, with a central and provincial structure, various offices, and related units, employing 6,128 personnel.

The fundamental architecture of the probation system is built upon four main pillars: supervision, community service, rehabilitation programs, and activities aimed at combating addiction.

In the year 2025, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of probation, we are planning to organize a symposium with national and international participation, in line with our goal of building a future vision for our criminal justice system. With this symposium, which will be held on December 1–3, 2025, at the Antalya (ATGV, https://www.atgvantalya.com) we aim to crown our institutionalization within the probation system.

In this context, we would be greatly pleased to receive contributions from those who wish to submit papers, present posters, or propose panels or workshops on topics aimed at strengthening the probation system within the criminal justice system—particularly, though not limited to, the subjects listed below.

Topics for Paper

TOPICS	SUBTOPICS
Rehabilitation and Reintegration	Challenging Areas and Recent Developments Risk and Needs Assessment Tools Intervention Programs Specific to Crime Types (e.g., Property Crimes, Terrorism, Drug Offenses, or Sexual Offenses) Individuals Posing Special Danger to Society and Their Specific Rehabilitation Measures Combating Domestic Violence and Violence Against Women Motivation-Enhancing Approaches in Rehabilitation Processes Psychosocial Support Needs of Individuals in the Probation Process Effectiveness of Individual and Group Intervention Programs for Violent Offenders The Impact of Family Communication, Counseling, and Support Programs on Offenders Probation in the Context of Community Welfare Probation within the Framework of Punishment Objectives Personal Data in Probation Crime Density Maps Desistance Impact Analysis of Rehabilitation Programs Structuring of Leisure Time Recreation Occupational Therapy Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Post-Release Support Mechanisms	Social Reintegration Programs for Former Convicts Vocational Training and Employment Social Inclusion Policies Reconstruction of Family and Social Relationships Best Practices Cooperation Between Penal Institutions and Probation Services in the Release Preparation Process Policy Recommendations Challenges Faced by Former Convicts in Social Integration Temporary Shelter Centers and Long-Term Solutions Programs Facilitating Transition to the Labor Market and Public-Private Sector Collaboration Innovative Strategies in Combating Stigmatization The Impact of Employment on Recidivism Social Exclusion and Labeling Post-Release Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Combating Addiction	Preventive, Protective, and Therapeutic Methods Rehabilitation Villages Innovative Treatment Methods Impact Analysis of Intervention Programs Development of Social Support Networks Online Psychiatric Support Technological Monitoring Systems in Relapse Prevention Family Dynamics and Social Support Models Addiction Treatment Using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Mapping Studies in Identifying Addiction Risk The Role of Mobile Support Applications Virtual Gambling Addiction The Concept of Recovery Capital and Its Support Evaluation of Article 191 of the Turkish Penal Code Drug Courts and Other Specialized Court Practices The Role of Peer Support Groups in Combating Addiction Harm Reduction Combating Addiction and Stigmatization in Society Technology Addiction: Digital Detox Programs Pharmacological Support and Its Effects Social Participation and Productivity Residential Treatment Centers Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Juvenile Justice System	Intervention Programs for Children at Risk of Delinquency Training of Personnel Working with Children at Risk of Delinquency Post-Release Support Activities School-Based Interventions: The Role and Cooperation of Teachers and Families Innovative Approaches to Preventing Delinquency Among At-Risk Children Art Therapy Prevention of Juvenile Delinquency: Early Intervention and Rehabilitation Creative Drama Approach for Children at Risk of Delinquency Family Dynamics and Social Support Models in Combating Juvenile Delinquency Artificial Intelligence-Supported Electronic Monitoring Systems and AI-Based Surveillance Models Age of Minimum Criminal Responsibility and International Standards Specialized Probation Approaches for Young Adults (Ages 18–25) Evaluation of Electronic Monitoring Applications for Children in the Context of Children’s Rights Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Digitalization	Artificial Intelligence in Probation Crime Prevention in the Digital World Digital Literacy Programs Criminal Profiling with Artificial Intelligence, Preventive Strategies, and Personalized Rehabilitation Plans Digital Rehabilitation: Mobile Applications and Online Support Programs (e-Rehabilitation) Next-Generation Approaches in Education and Vocational Training Programs: Technology-Driven Professions Rehabilitation Programs Using Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Digital Game Therapy Crime Prevention and Educational Programs through Gamification Digital Skills Training and Distance Learning Models Digital Education and Vocational Development Programs in the Adaptation Process for Foreign Convicts Multilingual Digital Rehabilitation Programs for Foreign Offenders International Developments in Electronic Monitoring Training of Electronic Monitoring Personnel Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Probation Personnel Regime	Adaptation of Personnel to Technological Advances Implementation of Hybrid Work Models Digital Methods in Personnel Training Crisis and Emergency Management by Probation Staff Wearing Uniforms by Probation Staff: A Multifaceted Evaluation Employee Psychology and Motivation Strategies to Combat Staff Burnout and Enhance Psychological Resilience Diversity and Competency of Specialists in the System (Sociologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Teachers) Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Interagency / Institutional Collaboration	International Collaborations and Universal Standards The Role and Contributions of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) Employment and Reintegration Support Programs: Partnerships Among Institutions, Organizations, NGOs, and the Private Sector The Role of Probation in Post-Disaster Crisis Management Best Practice Examples within the Scope of Collaboration Cooperation Between Penal Institutions and Probation Directorates Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Voluntary Work	Legal Status, Role, and Effectiveness of Volunteer Workers Sources of Motivation for Volunteers Training and Support of Volunteers Volunteer Mentorship Programs Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Public Perception in the Media	The Role of Probation in Undermining the Perception of Impunity Penal Populism and Probation Probation and the Media: Facts and Misconceptions The Perspective of Press and Broadcasting on Crime and Punishment: Factors Shaping Public Opinion The Role of Media in Breaking the Cycle of Violence: Awareness and Preventive Journalism The Media’s Responsibility in the Social Integration of Individuals Under Probation Media and Public Safety Fears Ethical Responsibilities of the Media The Perception of Impunity on Social Media The Role of Probation News in Shaping Public Opinion Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Vulnerable Groups (Women, Persons with Disabilities, Elderly, Foreigners)	Artificial Intelligence-Supported Programs Access to the Probation System Barriers to Working with Foreign National Offenders (e.g., Cultural, Legal, and Language Barriers) Policy Recommendations Distance Education: Vocational Training Courses and Skill Development Programs Online Psychological Support Applications Rehabilitation Programs Integration into the Workforce Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Future Projections	The Transformation of Probation Worldwide The Contribution of Supervision to Probation Professionals Collaboration with Universities in Research and Database Development The Role of Probation Professionals in Preventing Recidivism The Future and Expectations of Probation Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence-Supported Probation Models Employment and Vocational Training Projects through Public-Private Partnerships The Future of Probation in Turkey with Global Examples Crime Analysis with Artificial Intelligence Neuroscience and Criminal Behavior Alternative Penal Models The Impact of Diversion and Restorative Justice Mechanisms on Probation Probation: The End of Penal Institutions? Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Restorative Justice	Restorative Justice and Probation Digital Mediation Platforms Between Victims and Offenders Restorative Justice Practices for Violent Offenders The Role of Restorative Justice Programs in Preventing Recidivism Alternative Punishment Methods for Children: Restorative Justice Approaches Collaboration Models Between Victim Support Services and Probation Agencies Victim-Empathy Studies Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
Spiritual Guidance	Online Spiritual Support Programs The Impact of Spiritual Guidance Activities on Offenders Emotional and Moral Awareness Programs for Violent Offenders The Role of Spiritual Guidance Activities in Preventing Recidivism Spiritual Guidance in Coping with Emotional Difficulties Post-Traumatic Spiritual Support Mechanisms Spiritual Counseling and Public Perception: Overcoming Prejudices Against Offenders Spiritual Counseling and Addiction Different Approaches in Other Countries’ Systems
International Approaches	International Principles The Effectiveness of International Organizations in the Field of Probation The Council of Europe’s Approach to Probation The Role of Probation in Judicial Cooperation The Role of Probation in the Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights International Project Support Funds Joint Platforms for Strengthening National Systems

Note: The topics are not limited to the titles specified. Presentations on different subjects will be accepted, provided they remain within the scope of the symposium theme.
Symposium Language

Turkish or English

Participants
The symposium is open to participation by academics, researchers, practitioners, and field professionals from both domestic and international backgrounds who are related to the subject matter.

Symposium Schedule
Titles and abstracts of papers (in Word format, Turkish-English, 300–800 words) must be submitted to sempozyumds2025@gmail.com by September 1, 2025.
Applicants whose abstracts are accepted will be notified by September 20, 2025.

Final versions of the papers by those whose abstracts are accepted must be submitted to the above address by December 31, 2025. Following the symposium, papers will be published after evaluation by the members of the “Symposium Scientific Committee.”

Additional Information
The presentation duration is 15 minutes (10 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for question and answer).
The full responsibility for the content of the papers lies with the author/s.
Each participant may submit a maximum of three papers to the symposium.

Participants who submit their paper abstracts and full texts to the "Symposium Organizing Board" are deemed to have granted permission for the electronic publication of their abstracts and full texts. No copyright fees will be paid to the authors.

Papers for which the full text is not submitted will not be included in the "Symposium Proceedings."

Participation in the symposium is also possible through poster presentations, panel proposals, or workshops.

There will be no participation fee for the symposium. Accommodation and transportation expenses of those whose applications are accepted will be covered by our institution. Participants other than these will be responsible for their own transportation and accommodation expenses.

Information on transportation and recommended accommodation will be shared on the website https://cte.adalet.gov.tr/.

Writing Rules

The text should be applied on both sides in Word format, using Times New Roman font, size 12, with 1.5 line spacing. At the end of the work, references should be included in which the sources used are listed in alphabetical order according to the authors' surnames.

Citation Rules: One of the citation styles, either APA or OSCOLA, must be selected.

For APA: : https://apastyle.apa.org/style-grammar-guidelines/references/examples
For OSCOLA: https://www.law.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/files/migrated/oscola_4th_edn_hart_2012quickreferenceguide.pdf

For in-text headings, the following numbering system must be followed:

I. FIRST HEADING
    A. Second Heading
         1. Third Heading
              a. Fourth Heading

Additional information and updates regarding the symposium will be provided on the website: https://cte.adalet.gov.tr/

Timeline Summary

Submission of Paper Titles and Abstracts (Turkish–English, 300–800 Words) / Deadline:	1 September 2025
Notification of Acceptance for Submitted Abstracts / Deadline:	20 September 2025
Symposium	1 – 3 December 2025
Submission of Final Versions of Papers / Deadline:	31 December 2025

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1-Panel Application Form

2-Workshop Application Form

3-Poster Presantation Application Form

4-Paper Application Form

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