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      Alliances in Tackling the Roots of Crime

      Offending behaviour often is connected to the personal or societal difficulties faced by an individual. The Probation Service has partnerships with a number of other agencies tackling these issues as they contribute to crime, including: homelessness, drug or alcohol addiction or social deprivation.

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      An Introduction to Probation

      An Introduction to Probation

      This section explains what probation is and how it can be an opportunity for you to change the track you are on. It also outlines what to expect when you are referred to the Probation Service by the Courts.

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      Assessment for Probation Supervision

      Assessment for Probation Supervision

      This section outlines what happens when you are first referred to the Probation Service for Assessment. This includes information on what the Probation Officer will seek to cover with you, how long it may take and what happens when the assessment is finished.

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      A Study of the Number, Profile and Progression Routes of Homeless Persons before the Court and in Custody - 2005

      A Study of the Number, Profile and Progression Routes of Homeless Persons before the Court and in Custody - 2005

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      An Empirical Study of Community Service Orders in Ireland by Dermot Walsh & Paul Sexton, 1999

      An Empirical Study of Community Service Orders in Ireland by Dermot Walsh & Paul Sexton, 1999

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      An Evidence Review of Recidivism and Policy Responses

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      10th Martin Tansey Memorial Lecture. Desistance as a Social Movement. Dr. Shadd Maruna 27th March, 2017 at the Courts of Criminal Justice

      10th Martin Tansey Memorial Lecture. Desistance as a Social Movement. Dr. Shadd Maruna 27th March, 2017 at the Courts of Criminal Justice

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      2021 - Invitation for Funding for New Community Based Organisations

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      9th Annual Cross-Border Public Protection Advisory Group Seminar

      9th Annual Cross-Border Public Protection Advisory Group Seminar

      9th Annual Cross-Border Public Protection Advisory Group Seminar

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Director's address to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice & Equality hearing on penal reform, on 8th March 2017.

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Point in Time Statistical Update 1st April 2021

    Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Director of the Probation Service Mark Wilson welcome publication of Research Report on Mental Health

      Point in Time Statistical Update 1st March 2021

        The Department of Justice is holding a competition for the purpose of creating a National Locum Probation Officer panel to fill vacancies in the Probation Service

          Public Consulation Survey

          • Feb 16, 2021

          Director's address to the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Justice & Equality hearing on penal reform, on 8th March 2017.



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