An article in the Irish Times of January 23 delved into Le Cheile’s mentoring programme for young offenders and their parents. The article highlights how difficult it is for the parents and families of young offenders, and how a unique volunteer service works to...
A UK Probation report looking at the work of Youth Offending Teams (YOTs) in the UK found that social media is being used to both incite and plan crimes. The report, published at the end of last year, also found that most young people who commit serious crimes have...
The Oberstown three-year strategic plan was launched by the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs on December 14. Minister Zappone paid tribute to the board of management and staff for their hard work and dedication, and said Oberstown was changing for the better....
Oberstown Children Detention Campus launches new three-year strategy with care and participation of young people at its core Thursday December 14: Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Katherine Zappone T.D. today launched a new three-year strategy for Oberstown...
Oberstown Director Pat Bergin and Chair of the Board Professor Ursula Kilkelly came before the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Children and Youth Affairs on November 8 to discuss a recent HIQA inspection. Find the transcript of the session here.
A report by Beyond Youth Custody, published this week, highlights the importance of resettlement support for young people leaving detention. The report outlines a framework for how services should guide young people with structural and personal support. The framework...
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