Get involved in Digital Justice Week 2022
The vision for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society. With the release of the MoJ Digital Strategy 2025, there is a vision for service delivery and the user experience of justice to be simpler, faster and better. Whilst significant efforts have been made to digitise justice services, with change at pace due to the impact of COVID-19; there is still a long way to go with the need for closer collaborative working between Justice partners and the tech sector to overcome barriers to digital transformation (report: Digitising Justice: Putting data at the centre).
How to get involved:
#DigitalJusticeWeek2022 will run from 14th – 18th November 2022.
We are asking for members and stakeholders to submit guest blogs sharing insights, thought leadership across any (or all!) of our themed days (themes below). Guest blogs will also contribute to MoJ Digital’s Innovation Month! More information on this to follow.
- We ask your blogs to be 600-800 words, but please also feel free to share case studies, whitepapers or podcasts! Read the full contributor guidelines here.
- Please see below the themes for the week.
- If you would like to contribute to the Digital Justice Week 2022, please email [email protected]. Please include in your email which day you will be submitting something against. Please note you can submit blogs across multiple days if you wish!
Deadline for blog submissions: Midday, Friday 5 November. Please email this to Jago.
Themes:
Monday 14 November: Tackling reoffending
How can better access to data and digital technology support prison leavers and probation services? How can technology be utilised to transform how people live and work in prison? How can we deliver a sustainable long term estate platform for probation services which meets overall public protection and rehabilitation duties, whilst ensuring value for money?
Tuesday 15 November: Harnessing the power of data
What do we mean when we say data sits at the heart of the criminal justice system? How can we move towards an interoperable CJS? With multiple agencies capturing important data on disparate systems, data sharing can become difficult and in parallel so does providing the appropriate support. Without adequate data it is not possible for the MoJ or members of the public to know whether CJS departments are operating effectively. Closer collaborative working to join up fragmented systems, improve data sharing, streamline processes and encourage interoperability is vital.
Wednesday 16 November: Meeting the needs of the user
How are staff across the CJS being empowered and equipped with the digital skills needed to deliver the best services? How are victims being supported as their case progresses? What are some of the challenges? How are prisoners being equipped with the tools they need inside the prison walls so they leave through the prison gates job ready? It is important to create a culture and environment where technology and innovation can flourish. The pandemic has shown that digital is no longer just the responsibility of IT.
Thursday 17 November: Connected Justice
What are your views on how data and technology can support a move towards a better-connected justice system end-to-end? The criminal justice system is complex with those coming into contact with it interacting with multiple agencies. Frequently, we see departments working in silo, but when organisations work in partnership we start to see early effective risk identification, multi-agency action to reduce risk, joint decision making and information sharing.
Friday 18 November: Emerging technology
What transformative technologies are shaping the UK Justice System of tomorrow? What are the barriers to implementation and, what needs to change to drive adoption? Digitisation and new technologies will improve processes and join up services across the CJS. The volume and range of technologies available to support the justice system is vast – from automation and artificial intelligence to augmented and virtual reality.
Any questions please don't hesitate to reach out to the team using the below contact information. We look forward to receiving your blogs!
Georgie Morgan
Georgie Morgan
Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, then becoming Head of Programme in January 2022.
Georgie leads techUK's engagement and activity across our blue light and criminal justice services, engaging with industry and stakeholders to unlock innovation, problem solve, future gaze and highlight the vital role technology plays in the delivery of critical public safety and justice services. The JES programme represents suppliers by creating a voice for those who are selling or looking to break into and navigate the blue light and criminal justice markets.
Prior to joining techUK, Georgie spent 4 and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. She worked closely with the Metropolitan Police and London borough councils to prevent and reduce the impact of crime on the business community. Her work ranged from the impact of low-level street crime and anti-social behaviour on the borough, to critical incidents and violent crime.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-henley/
