Theft and drugs top list of offences dealt with by Probation Service
Number of offenders dealt with by the service rose marginally in 2019, annual report shows
‘Huge concern’ location disclosures will push sex offenders underground
Risk linked to sex offenders ‘escalate’ when individuals go under the radar, committee hears
Mother whose baby sustained skull fracture should not be jailed
Injuries detected in baby included leg fractures and torn tissue under the tongue
Mentoring can reduce young people’s risk of reoffending 28%
Report by youth justice group Le Chéile finds four fold return on investment
Society is measured in part by how it treats its prisoners
A better understanding of rehabilitation is required if the public is to be protected
Prison drug and alcohol addiction services for review
Misuse of substances a key factor contributing to offending behaviour, says Minister
‘Inside Probation’ goes behind the scenes at the Probation Service
RTÉ documentary follows the probation service as it supervises thousands of offenders
Giving addicted teens a second chance at life
Detox and treatment centre puts order into the lives of teenagers and offers some hope of escape from chaos
Prison committals fall for first time in six years
Average number in State’s jails on any given day fell to 4,318 in 2012
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