The XL postgraduate course on victimology, victim assistance, and criminal justice
The XL Postgraduate Course on Victimology, Victim Assistance, and Criminal Justice will be held from May 18 to 30, 2026, at the Inter-University Center in Dubrovnik (Croatia), in cooperation with the World Society of Victimology.
The course program covers current and interdisciplinary topics in the field of victimology, including historical and theoretical approaches to victimology, restorative justice, issues of victimization and state crime, as well as other contemporary challenges related to the protection and support of victims.
More information at: https://www.balkan-criminology.eu/…/40th-course-on…/
VSE Annual Conference 2026
The Frontliners: Functional, Funded and Future-ready!
VSE Annual Conference 2026 named The Frontliners: Functional, Funded and Future-ready! will take place on 2–3 June in Paris, France, at Espace Saint-Martin, bringing together victim support professionals, policymakers and experts from across Europe. This year’s conference will focus on promoting the implementation of the revised Victims’ Rights Directive (VRD) by showcasing its key changes, exploring best practices in victim support, and amplifying the voices and experiences of frontline professionals.
More about conference on link.
The Global Summit to End Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
The Global Summit to End Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence will take place on June 9, 2026. The Summit will be held online and represents a global convening focused on the intersection of technology, safety, and social impact. The summit is hosted by the NO MORE Foundation, in partnership with UN Women, and is now in its third year. It brings together policymakers, survivors, advocates, researchers, and investors to explore how technologies can be designed, deployed, and scaled to prevent violence, support survivors, and protect vulnerable communities.
In the context of rapid technological change, the summit aims to contribute to more responsible, rights-based innovation, encouraging reflection not only on what technology can do, but also on the responsibilities it carries in safeguarding individuals and communities.
More about the Summit at the link.
Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology
The Annual Conference of the European Society of Criminology, titled “Frontiers of Criminology”, will take place from 9 to 12 September 2026 in Warsaw, Poland.
The European Society of Criminology conference brings together criminologists and professionals from related fields, providing a platform for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers from around the world to discuss and share their experiences on various aspects of criminology, criminal justice, and related social sciences.
More about the conference at the link.
XVI Annual Conference of the Victimology Society of Serbia
Invisible and Visible Victims: The Contemporary Local and Global Social Context
26 and 27 November 2026, Belgrade
Contact
011 2288040
065 5486421
063 356613
E-mail: vdsrbija@gmail.com
www.vds.rs
Every working day from 10:00am to 20:00pm