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Recap: Expert Group on Technology
On April 3rd and 4th, the Expert Group on Technology gathered in Riga, Latvia.
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On the first day, discussions revolved around recent developments in technology and digitalization within respective jurisdictions. Members of the group were also given the opportunity to tour the premises of the State Probation Service of Latvia. During this visit, they gained insights into the case management system utilized and developed by the SPL, as well as the e-learning system designed for training Latvian probation specialists. Presentations were delivered by Emīls Kālis, Analyzer of Business Processes at SPS, and Dace Balančonoka, Head of the Division of Trainings and Research.
On the second day, the group proceeded with the ongoing work of drafting practice recommendations regarding technologies in probation. The document aims to support jurisdictions to reflect upon certain issues before developing and using technology, undergoing digitalisation or considering hybrid working models and it is to be presented during the Webinar on Technology (4th series) that will take place on 19 September 2024.
The expert group on technology has 7 group members representing Latvia, Finland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales, Croatia, Georgia and Austria. During the meeting in Latvia, two colleagues representing Northern Ireland and Austria could not be present. A new member nominated by Croatian Probation Service attended the meeting. A call for nominations on the 8th member of the expert group is to be open in the coming weeks.
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