The Justice Programme for the period 2014 to 2020 established by Regulation (EU) No 1382/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on 17 December 2013, and in particular Art. 4 and 6, outlines as a specific objective the support of initiatives in the field of drugs policy as regards judicial cooperation and crime prevention aspects closely linked to the general objective of the Programme

• improving the capacity to identify and assess new psychoactive substances and
• reducing the availability of harmful substances and
• monitoring the extent and patterns of use of such substances and
• sharing best practices on prevention.

2. Exchange of best practices on cooperation between public authorities involved in drug-related services and civil society in order to ensure:

• enhancing the effectiveness of prevention and harm reduction measures and
• enhancing the effectiveness of reintegration and rehabilitation of (long-term) drug users, including those released from prison; in particular through developing and sharing innovative approaches and
• improved effectiveness of law enforcement activities aiming at the prevention and reduction of the number of drug-related offences.

The Community provisional funding available for the call for proposals is:

• 2,50 Million EUR (Global Budget)

• 14 January 2016 - 5 years ago (Deadline for the presentation of proposals)

• Official page of the Call

• Call for proposals (Legal base)

Opened to the following bodies or institutes with legal status established in the covered areas:

• Any legal organisation

Bodies or institutes must have their registered legal seat in one of the countries taking part in the Programme which are:

• European Union (EU)

Legal Service

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