The National Agency for Crime Prevention, Execution of Non-Custodial Sentences and Probation of the Ministry of Justice of Georgia in cooperation with the Council of Europe invites you to join the international conference “The Role of Social Workers and Psychologists in the Implementation and Support of Social Policy” that will take place on December 14-15 2023 in Tbilisi, Georgia.
The conference is dedicated to the important issues of social work and psychology in correction systems and beyond, sharing best local and international practices, discussing existing challenges, supporting professional development and future multi-sectoral cooperation. The conference will host international experts and up to 100 professionals from Georgia and invited countries. For participation, please register through the link.
The deadline for registration for the conference is December 8, 2023.
Working languages: Georgian and English.
In case you encounter any problems during the registration process or have questions, please contact us via the following email: Bakar Liparteliani, bliparteliani@prevention.gov.ge. There is no fee for participation in the conference. However, participants should cover their expenses related to the visit to Georgia.
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