Promoting the well-being of investigators, prosecutors and judges in Latvia

Maija Zakriževska-Belogrudova (Corresponding Author), Irina Dobelniece, Ivans Jānis Mihailovs, Argron Rusmani

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Abstract

The international survey, which aimed to assess the well-being and mental health of legal professionals worldwide,
found that more than a third of the lawyers surveyed believe that work has a negative impact on their mental state
and well-being. In addition, the survey found that 29% of the respondents had experienced suicidal thoughts or actions
at some point in their career, and 45% reported experiencing stress-related health problems (International Bar
Association, 2021). The aim of this study is to theoretically describe and practically explore aspects of well-being and
the factors influencing it, as well as the needs of investigators, prosecutors and judges and the possibilities of supervision
in promoting well-being. Two questionnaires ‘Professional well-being’ and ‘Professional needs’ were developed.
The survey was carried out among 354 respondents: judges, prosecutors and investigators. It was concluded that the
mental health, workload, work–life balance, knowledge, development and socialisation needs of judges, prosecutors
and investigators are influenced by the need for a supportive working environment and psychological support, which
determine the possibilities for supervision. At the same time, there are statistically significant differences between the
job satisfaction, mental health and work–life balance of investigators, prosecutors and judges. There are also statistically
significant differences between judges’, prosecutors’ and investigators’ needs for support, knowledge and development.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)65-74
Number of pages10
JournalSocrates
Volume1
Issue number1-28
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Keywords*

  • investigators
  • judges
  • prosecutors
  • professional needs
  • well-being
  • work–life balance

Field of Science*

  • 5.8 Media and Communication
  • 5.5 Law

Publication Type*

  • 1.2. Scientific article included in INT1 or INT2 category journal of ERIH database

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