The launch of the Expert Group meeting on Communication and Awareness-Raising has been initiated by the discussions and outcomes of the 2024 Workshop on Working with Communities and Awareness-Raising held in Prague, Czech Republic. Media has created a significant part of our lives with coverage on a variety of topics. Certain areas naturally get more attention than others, however, with some only a good or bad story sells. When it comes to criminal justice, and namely probation, the media coverage with a hint of positive attention is a process that can take a long time to achieve.