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...
The Joint Oireachteas Committee for Children & Youth Affairs on November 8 heard from Director of Oberstown Pat Bergin and Chair of the Board Professor Ursula Kilkelly on the issue of the most recent HIQA inspection of the facility. Find here the Director of...
As well as offering insights into offending and sentencing, the data collated from this Q1 Snapshot study highlights the level of adversity and trauma young people in detention have experienced, including the loss of parents, neglect and abuse, and multiple care...
An article in the Irish Times of October 10 highlights the Oberstown model of care – CEHOP – and outlines the way in which it is being practically implemented through the Journey through Care. The article is a very positive one, reflecting the on-going...
On Thursday September 7, Oberstown hosted a stakeholder engagement session with a view to sharing information and building understanding about developments in Oberstown, and some of the challenges faced by the Campus. Find here a note about the session, and a record...
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