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The Department of Justice launches competition for Independent Reviewer of Criminal Record Certificates
The Department of Justice has launched a recruitment competition for the appointment of an Independent Reviewer of...
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Prison officers receive national commendation from Princess Royal
The Head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Ronnie Armour, has praised the ‘dedication and commitment’ of two...
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New safeguards for potential victims of domestic abuse introduced
The Department of Justice has launched a new scheme aimed at helping to protect people from becoming a victim of...
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New pilot programme aims to tackle root cause of domestic violence
A new pilot – focussed on changing the behaviours of those who are convicted of domestic violence related offences - has...
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Prisoners’ recycling project slashes landfill waste at Maghaberry
A new recycling project run by prisoners at Maghaberry Prison has slashed the facility’s landfill contribution and costs...
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Research and Statistical Bulletin 9/2018 ‘Experience of Crime: Findings from the 2016/17 Northern Ireland Crime Survey’
The Department of Justice (DOJ) today published Research and Statistical Bulletin 9/2018 ‘Experience of Crime: Findings...
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Training for NI prison officers deemed ‘exemplary’ as graduations begin
The Northern Ireland Prison Service today marked the first of what will be a number of Passing Out ceremonies in the...
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‘Don’t Tackle It Alone’ - Sporting bodies unite to help tackle domestic abuse
The Irish Football Association (Irish FA), Ulster Gaelic Athletic Association (UGAA), and Ulster Rugby (UR) have given...
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Organised Crime Task Force continues fight to keep Northern Ireland safe
Last year 23 Organised Crime Groups were dismantled, the Organised Crime Task Force (OCTF) has today confirmed in the...
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Double amputee challenges Maghaberry prisoners to support those in need
Prisoners at Maghaberry Prison have put themselves to the test, embarking upon a grueling physical challenge alongside...
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Research and Statistical Bulletin 01/2018 ‘Perceptions of Crime: Findings from the 2016/17 Northern Ireland Crime Survey’
The Department of Justice today published Research and Statistical Bulletin 01/2018 ‘Perceptions of Crime: Findings from...
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Magilligan prisoners take part in first Parkrun
Prisoners at Magilligan have become the first in Northern Ireland to take part in a parkrun event.
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79 prisoners granted Christmas home leave
The Prison Service has granted 79 prisoners Christmas Home Leave. Their periods of temporary release have been granted...
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Prisoners support victims group through sale of Christmas crafts
Prisoners at Hydebank Wood College have given a little something back this festive period, by selling their Christmas...
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Youth Justice Agency raises £23,000 for Action Cancer
Youth Justice Agency staff have raised a magnificent £23,000 for Action Cancer – their chosen charity for 2017.
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Have a view on how attitudes to crime are recorded in NI?
The Department of Justice is calling for views on how attitudes towards crime are recorded in Northern Ireland.
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Magilligan prisoners supported to be better dads
A new project, which encourages prisoners’ families to play a part in rehabilitation, has been introduced at Magilligan...
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New report puts rehabilitation at the heart of Magilligan Prison
The Head of the Northern Ireland Prison Service, Ronnie Armour, today welcomed the findings of a new report on...
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North West Cancer Centre at Altnagelvin Hospital benefits from youth work
Young offenders in the Foyle area are helping to repair some of the harm they have caused in their communities by...
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Shane steers away from life of crime with help of restorative justice
As a teenager Shane Geoghegan was, in his own words, living a life of crime. By the age of 18 he had a criminal record...