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In March, Training of trainers will be organised in Olaine with experts from Norway. In March, Latvian researchers will participate in training in Kongsvinger on the implementation of Measuring Quality of Prison Life (MQPL+) tool. In April, 10 representatives of Olaine Prison and Olaine Addiction Centre will go on a visit to Oslo to ensure the continuation of results achieved during the previous Norway Grants period and to get acquainted with the work of Norwegian correctional services. In June one representative of PO will participate in a seminar in Tallin, Estonia organised by Finance
Summary of the results
Participants learned about dynamic security, reaching goals in training of prison officers, and skills on how to reflect on topics in training videos and facilitate structured and reasoned discussions. - Latvian side learned about the Norwegian correctional system, met representatives of Pathfinder and Tyrili programmes, visited KDI and training centre of KRUS. - Latvian researchers acquired practical knowledge of applying MPQL and SQL instruments. - Participants of the working group shared their experience on the implementation of training processes, integration of training into e-environment, the use of modern solutions, and the development of training methods. - During workshops it was discussed how to correctly fill project-level information in Grace and POs shared their experience with implementing projects in this Norway grants period. - Latvian party learned of the role of radio in the social rehabilitation process of inmates, and about the experience of several prison organizations and NGOs. Participants were also invited to visit a Norwegian prison to gain insight into the work of the prison radio. - Representatives of the Latvian and Norwegian Red Cross, and the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Riga discussed cooperation opportunities. During LAMPA festival discussion, the role of prisons, NGOs, and the private sector in the creation of pre-conditions for the convicts to return to socially and economically viable life after serving their sentence was discussed.