Open consultation Call for Views – Reducing Offending and Reoffending Strategy

Summary

Call for Views to help shape a new long-term strategy to reduce offending and reoffending in Northern Ireland.

Documents

• Call for Views - Reducing Offending and Reoffending Strategy Adobe PDF (651 KB)
• Easy Read - Call for Views - Reducing Offending and Reoffending Strategy Adobe PDF (19 MB)
• Privacy Notice - Call for Views - Reducing Offending and Reoffending Strategy Adobe PDF (148 KB)

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Consultation description

A new strategy to reduce offending and reoffending in Northern Ireland is being developed. 

This Call for Views invites you to share your views, experience and evidence on the issues that should inform the content, themes and overall direction of the new strategy. 

We want to build on learning from previous approaches and develop a clearer, shared direction across government to respond to the wider factors that contribute to offending and harm. 

Your input will help ensure the strategy is focused, practical and delivers measurable outcomes. 

Why we want to hear from you 

We want to understand: 

• what factors drives offending and reoffending; 

• what works to prevent it; and 

• what should be prioritised in the future. 

We welcome views from: 

• individuals and members of the public; 

• victims and survivors of crime; 

• people with experience of the justice system; 

• community and voluntary sector organisations; 

• practitioners and frontline staff; and 

• academics and researchers. 

We would also welcome relevant evidence, research and examples of good practice to further inform the development of a draft strategy. 

A formal public consultation on the draft strategy is planned for 2027, providing a further opportunity to comment before final decisions are made. 

Engagement events 

A programme of online and in-person events will take place. 

Further details and booking links are provided below: 

• 25th June 2026 – Online - 18:30-19:45 

• 30th June 2026 – Hill of the O’Neill – 10:00-12:00 

• 1st July 2026 – Stormont Hotel – 10:00-12:00 

• 2nd July 2026 – Online – 09:30-10:45 

• 8th July 2026 – Guildhall Derry/Londonderry – 10:00-12:00 

Ways to respond  

There are a number of ways that you can take part. You can use whatever method suits you best. 

Online survey (preferred response method) 

• Citizen Space survey for those aged 16 and over  

• Easy Read Citizen Space survey

• A Child-friendly Citizen Space survey is forthcoming 

Written responses 

• You can submit additional evidence or written responses through Citizen Space 

If you require information in another format, or would like to respond in a different way, please email or write to us.