Thematic workshops

Thematic workshops will take place in the form of focus groups, conducted in each of the 7 countries represented in the project with 5 to 8 participants each, in January 2023.
Under this activity, dialogue and brainstorming will be promoted among judges and magistrates, regarding:

• Perceptions of judges and magistrates on probation work (expectations and possible reservations);
• Perceptions and reasons behind a low application of FD 947;
• Constructive solutions to the recognised needs of practitioners (judges and magistrates) towards higher usage of FD 947’s instrument;
• Discussion of the necessary sensitivity to gender-specific issues and needs. 

​​​The partnership will then carry out a  qualitative-based  analysis  of  the  focus  group results, which shall comprise the findings from the data collection activity, its theoretical and practical implications, as well as much-needed improvements at both national and EU levels.