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ACJRD/BARNARDOS

ACJRD/BARNARDOS. Juvenile Justice: Criminal & Welfare Concerns 2001-2011 Seminar Camden Court Hotel 8 th November 2011. 22/10/2019. 1. Garda Diversion Programme How is it working for Young People?. Colette Quinn Director Diversion Programme Children Act 2001. 22/10/2019. 2.

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ACJRD/BARNARDOS

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  1. ACJRD/BARNARDOS Juvenile Justice: Criminal & Welfare Concerns 2001-2011 Seminar Camden Court Hotel 8th November 2011 22/10/2019 1

  2. Garda Diversion ProgrammeHow is it working for Young People? Colette Quinn Director Diversion Programme Children Act 2001 22/10/2019 2

  3. Children Act 2001 Part 4 Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme Director of Programme

  4. Mission “An Garda Síochána is committed to the delivery of a quality policing service designed to ensure the protection of children and young people in our community and will do so in a fair and effective manner. We will be particularly sensitive to the needs and rights of children and will endeavour to maintain the highest recognised international standards of behaviour and best practices when dealing with children and young people”.

  5. Aim Diversion Programme Divert Young People from further offending Alternative to Court No Conviction 22/10/2019 5

  6. Criteria for Admission Under 18 years Accept responsibility for offending behaviour 22/10/2019 6

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  8. Decision to Admit Admission in the best interest of the child Not adverse to the interest of any victim & society 22/10/2019 8

  9. Statistics 2010 Referrals: Total – 27,257 Number of Children Referred – 17,986 Admitted to Programme: - 12,899 (72%) 22/10/2019 9

  10. HYBRID ROLE Community to rear a CHILD? Garda Síochána role – much more that dealing with offending behaviour in isolation of other needs 22/10/2019 10

  11. Family Background – Young Offenders 22/10/2019 11

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  13. Diversion ProgrammeCriminal & Welfare Juvenile Liaison Officer Restorative Justice approach Garda Youth Diversion Projects Interagency /Partnership Working Garda Youth Crime Case Management 22/10/2019 13

  14. Outcomes Reduce offending behaviour Promote positive life choices Build better relationship with young people, Gardaí, Victims & Community Provide hope and opportunity for young people 22/10/2019 14

  15. Where to from here? Continue to utilise the Diversion Programme & Garda Youth Crime Case Management. High Crime Area Care of State Build on Family Support

  16. Thought for the DAY A 100 YEARS from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in or the car I drove. BUT The WORLD may be different because I was IMPORTANT in the life of a CHILD. 22/10/2019 16

  17. Thank You Garda Office for Children & Youth Affairs Harcourt Square Dublin 2 Phone: 01 6663802 Email: colette.quinn@garda.ie 22/10/2019 17

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