Crime prevention approaches, online and off-line, tackling the nexus between addictions and crime - European Commission
Funds research to develop tools and methodologies for preventing addiction-related crimes, focusing on collaboration among police, civil society, and social sciences in Europe.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: November 5, 2026 (Full application deadline, 17:00 Brussels time)
Funding Amounts: Around €3,000,000 per project; typically 2 projects funded per call.
Summary: Funds research to develop innovative methodologies and tools for preventing addiction-related crimes, emphasizing collaboration among police, civil society, and social sciences in Europe.
Key Information: Requires at least 2 Police Authorities and 2 Civil Society Organisations from 3 different EU/Associated Countries as beneficiaries.
Description
This grant supports research and innovation actions aimed at analyzing and addressing the complex relationship between addictions (such as gambling, drugs, or alcohol) and crime, both online and offline. The objective is to develop modern methodologies, tools, and training curricula to prevent addiction-driven crimes, with a particular focus on young people at risk. Projects are expected to deliver evidence-based recommendations for modernizing the criminal justice system’s approach to addiction-related offenses, foster novel collaborations among police, civil society, psychologists, and local actors, and enhance community resilience and safety. A multidisciplinary approach is required, integrating social sciences and humanities, with attention to gender-sensitive research and the needs of diverse groups. Proposals should also plan for the uptake and scaling of results at national and EU levels and coordinate with relevant EU agencies.
