News & Media

Not Just Language

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In order to dispel the myths and stereotypes that can be used in relation to youth justice, Oberstown has produced a language reference guide to make it easy to use the correct language and terminology when talking about young people in conflict with the law....

Interview relating to single separation at Oberstown

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Following the publication of a HIQA inspection report on August 3, Oberstown Director Pat Bergin spoke to Pat Kenny on the issue of single separation. Mr Bergin explains what single separation means and what it is used for in Oberstown. Listen back to the Newstalk...

Images of Oberstown available for download

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In the links below find a selection of images from the Oberstown Campus available for use in the public domain. External view of Oberstown. Front entrance Oberstown gym Woodwork classroom Residential unit School kitchen School corridor Outdoor basketball...

Celebrating a year of the new Oberstown campus

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Oberstown celebrated its first year as an integrated campus with an on-site barbecue for staff and young people. Held on Wednesday, July 5, it was the first time such an event was held on the campus. Young people and staff mingled, enjoying the sunshine, live music,...

Oberstown in the News

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Newstalk The Pat Kenny Show. Pat Bergin, Director, Oberstown, on progress being made one year since the new campus opened. Listen here. RTE Drivetime IPRT’s Deputy Executive Director Fíona Ní Chinnéide spoke to John Murray on the Oberstown, ‘Building the Future’...

Youth Justice Policy in Ireland – Where to next?

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The 4th Annual Irish Criminal Justice Agencies (ICJA) Conference takes place on Tuesday, July 4 at Dublin Castle. The conference, titled “Youth Justice Policy in Ireland. Where to next?”, features talks from Professor Ursula Kilkelly, (available...

Social Care Workers registration

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On May 31, 2017, the Social Care Workers Registration Board launched the Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers and Criteria for Education and Training Programmes. The launch was an important step towards opening the register for social care workers. All the...