EUCPN webinar: youth recruitment

Criminal networks require a large amount of labour, both skilled and unskilled, to conduct criminal operations. This need is met in a variety of ways. Criminals with particular skills may offer their services through a crime as a service scheme. Low-skilled roles are often filled through the recruitment or exploitation of young people. Young people are attracted to criminal networks by the prospect of quick material gain, but also by a perceived grandeur of the criminal lifestyle. To counter this trend, protect young people, and disrupt organised crime, it is essential to invest in effective crime prevention policies and tools.

The webinar takes place on Friday 19 September 2025 between 10:30 - 11:30 CET. Participation is free, but registration is mandatory. The webinar will be hosted via Teams. After registration, an automatic confirmation email will be sent to you from @ibzfgovbe.