‘Life training’ to deter people from criminality

AN initiative that promises to free up prison spaces and court time, reduce re-offending and rehabilitate people will be presented to a range of interested parties in the Dáil today.

‘Life training’ to deter people from criminality

A Cork-based private company is hoping to convince gardaí, policy makers and politicians that its proven model of “life training” for people with anger, addiction and stress issues is a viable way of diverting people from criminality.

Calling itself a social enterprise, Etruscan has the backing of a high-profile advisory board that includes social justice campaigner Fr Peter McVerry, retired Chief Superintendent Sean O’Halloran and Irish Prison Governor Ronan Maher.

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