Intervention programme to offer 'new hope' for children caught up in crime

Wed, 27 Jan, 2021 - 15:17

Steve Neville

Up to 1,000 children throughout Ireland could be involved with a criminal network, according to new research published today.

The Minister for Justice has announced a new community intervention programme that “will offer new hope and opportunities for children caught up in serious and prolific crime”.

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