Over 760 gardaí were disciplined over Juvenile Diversion Scheme controversy
Some gardaí are still under investigation. By Garreth MacNamee Thursday 25 Feb 2021, 6:30 AM Feb 25th 2021, 6:30 AM 26,157 Views 0 Comments
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A TOTAL OF 768 gardaí have been disciplined over the Juvenile Liaison Scheme controversy with many still under investigation,
TheJournal.ie has learned.
In 2019, it emerged that 3,500 juveniles had not been prosecuted for crimes they had committed over several years. These children were considered “habitual re-offenders” by the report and were therefore deemed unfit for the diversion scheme.
The vast majority of these crimes were for public order offences. However, more serious offences such as assault, rape, aggravated burglary and violent disorder also went u
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Minister McEntee launches new research which offers hope for children caught up in crime networks
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Minister McEntee launches new research which offers hope for children caught up in crime networks
Research provides new insights into the way that networks attract and confine children
1,000 children across the state are estimated to be engaged in or at risk of engagement with a criminal network
The research learning is now being applied in two pilot projects, to commence shortly
This morning, Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee TD, is launching new ground-breaking research published by the University of Limerick and announcing the commencement of a newly designed community intervention programme based on that research. These intervention programmes will offer new hope and opportunities for children caught up in serious and prolific crime.