On December 10, 12 and 18, the Central Project Management Agency (CPVA) organised workshops in three Lithuanian halfway houses, located in Šiauliai, Kaunas district and Tauragė. During these workshops, CPVA invited the residents of halfway houses—prison inmates—to join forces in weaving camouflage nets for Ukrainian defenders.

The European Economic Area (EEA) and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms programme "Justice and Home Affairs" has wrapped up after four years. This programme has funded 5 important projects that significantly improved Lithuania’s justice system. The achievements were shared at a closing event in Kaunas on November 19. Norwegian Ambassador to Lithuania, Atle Konta

"In many cases, we do not think about it, but offenders will eventually be released from prison. So, it is better to release them earlier with supervision than to keep them locked up until the very last day without supporting their reintegration into society," explains Gintarė Burokienė, Head of the Resocialization and Supervision Department of the Lithuanian Probation Service, who shared insights on alternative punishments.

European judges often face pressure, influence, or even attacks in their work, both directly and indirectly. This topic was explored at the international conference “Judges Under Influence,” held in Vilnius on April 18–19. “Judges are under significant stress due to this pressure, and it is an issue that has not received enough attention. The goal of this conference is to raise awareness about the issue, encourag

Technology is advancing rapidly, making life easier but also creating new forms of crime. As a result, the role of criminal prosecution authorities is becoming more complex and essential. So how are Lithuania’s prosecutors tackling these challenges? Joining Forces with Foreign Colleagues Lithuania’s Prosecutor General’s Office is nearing

Alternative sanctions are an essential part of the justice system. On February 29, the Central Project Management Agency (CPVA) hosted an international conference to discuss electronic monitoring—a system where offenders wear ankle bracelets instead of serving time in prison. Experts from Lithuania, Norway, France, Croatia and Latvia—including representatives from justice institutions, probation service

Karolis, just 27 years old, is currently serving his sentence in Pravieniškės Prison No.1, a Norwegian-style TOG unit. Currently, 11 inmates have the opportunity to be here.

Numbers tell stories. Domestic violence, predominantly against women, remains pervasive throughout the EU and is estimated to affect 1 in 3 women . When authorities are called to deal with domestic violence, every link in the chain — from police officers first on the scene, to investigators, prosecutors and judges — is vital. If one link is missing, the scales of justice teeter.

If you want to become a correctional officer in Lithuania, you won't find the word "tough" or "overbearing" in a job advert, no matter how pervasive the film-soaked image of a ruthless officer is. Officers at Vilnius Prison stress the importance of communicating with inmates and emphasise that if you try to understand rather than punish, it is easier for everyone in prison.

On the first day of summer, the Ministry of Finance invited communication specialists, who promote the European Economic Area and Norwegian Financial Mechanisms in Lithuania, to talk about the importance of creativity.