The European Commission Liaison Office and UNICEF have commenced second phase project in amount of 2.2 million euros to support reforms of the juvenile justice system  Kosova. 

In ceremony of the beginning of second phase of the project to support reform of the juvenile justice system Kosova, Minister of Justice, Haki Demolli said: "The until now commitment of UNICEF in support of the Ministry of Justice, and other institutions for juvenile justice, including courts, prosecutor, Police and officials of the Centers for social work, through training, logistical support and technical and professional capacity building has led to a considerable extent on the capacity building of officials of Ministry of Justice and officials of institutions of juvenile  justice . 

According  to Minister Demolli, Ministry of Justice is committed to providing all professional and technical capacity in improving the implementing practices for juvenile justice. 

While Kjartan Björnsson, Head of Operations in the European Commission Liaison Office said: "This project further confirms the high commitment of the EU to ensure that Kosovo's judicial institutions to improve standards in the field of justice. This program reinforces the close partnership between the EC Liaison Office and UNICEF to promote children's rights on the road towards European integration. 

Deputy Chief of the UNICEF Office in Kosovo, Luciano Calestini, stressed the importance of investing in juvenile justice. "European and international standards require that correctional facilities be used for children only as a last option and responses to juvenile crime should emphasize the integration  not the punishment." Said Mr. Calestini. 

Except this the European Commission and UNICEF, , have helped the Ministry of Justice through training programs that are offered for Probation Service and officials of the Kosovo Correctional Service.