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Rise in young kids on crime diversion scheme

There has been an increase in children aged 12 to 14 being referred to a Garda juvenile crime programme.

Rise in young kids on crime diversion scheme

Sat, 17 Dec, 2016 - 00:00

Cormac O’Keeffe

The rise goes against a reduction in juvenile crimes by children aged 15 to 17.

The figures are contained in ‘Tackling Youth Crime – Youth Justice Action Plan 2014-2018’, which was published this week.

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