Prato 2027 Safer Communities: Trajectories & Turning Points

About the conference

In the twenty years since the Centre for Forensic Behavioural Science first held a conference in Prato, the landscape of justice, mental health and support services has changed significantly. New ideas, paradigms, and perspectives have reshaped how we understand individuals, families and communities, and the ways in which we respond to their needs. This 'Safer Communities’ conference brings together practitioners, legal decision makers, advocates, researchers and policymakers to reflect on the changing paradigms that shape our work, the impact of these changes on practice and policy, and the pathways ahead for individuals, families and communities. As we return to Prato to mark this significant milestone, we invite you to join us in looking back, looking forward, and imagining the next twenty years.

The conference will give particular attention to the following themes:

• Crime and criminal behaviour in adults and young people
•  Family violence and child welfare
• Gender, diversity and cultural considerations
• Legal reforms for responding to and managing criminal behaviour
• Advances in prevention and intervention programs and approaches to desistance
• Mental illness, trauma, personality dysfunction, substance misuse and crime
• Risk, intervention, diversion and decarceration approaches and policy

Location

Monash University Prato campus is located on the ground and first floors of the elegant 18th century Palazzo Vaj on Via Pugliesi in the historic centre of Prato.

Prato, in northern Tuscany, is close to several of Europe's most significant cities and institutions. It is located 20 minutes from Florence and the European University Institute in Fiesole, one hour from Bologna (home to Europe's oldest university), two hours from Rome and three hours from Milan. 

We'll be hosting pre-conference workshops and social activities on Monday the 27th of September. 

Visit the conference webstite to view all the details.