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Informing the collaborative development of effective evidence-based policy and practice in criminal justice https://www.acjrd.ie/

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New Year - New Career! Only 10 more days to apply for this exciting new role in ACJRD, a network of individuals and organisations committed to an evidence-informed criminal justice system. πŸ—“οΈ Application Deadline - Friday, 16 January 2026
More information here: www.acjrd.ie/news/272-we-...

06.01.2026 12:05 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“’ Our latest ACJRD Newsletter is now live.

Catch up on ACJRD news, events, and updates here: www.acjrd.ie/images/Newsl...

18.12.2025 10:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We Are Hiring!

ACJRD is seeking a dynamic Events & Communications Officer to help drive our mission to support collaboration, learning, and evidence-informed policy and practice across the Irish criminal justice system.

πŸ—“οΈDeadline - Friday, 16 January 2026

More information: bit.ly/4pRMZrP

03.12.2025 15:18 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1

πŸ“’ Now Published: ACJRD 28th Annual Conference Report
The June 2025 event β€” β€œOpportunities and Challenges of Technological Innovation in the Criminal Justice System” β€” explored how technology and AI are transforming justice in Ireland.

πŸ”— Read here: bit.ly/4nSL3xN

11.11.2025 09:50 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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ACJRD is thrilled to invite third-level students to our upcoming webinar: Meet the Pros: Criminal Justice Career Paths You Haven’t Heard in Class on 13 of November 2025 from 4:30-5:30 pm (online).

For more details and to register, visit: lnkd.in/eE-RfNVA

14.10.2025 14:22 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Pictured below (l-r): Mary Griffin, Chairperson, ACJRD, Kevin McCarthy, Secretary General, Dept. of Children, Disability & Equality, Koulla Yiasouma, Chairperson, Oberstown Children Detention Campus.

Pictured below (l-r): Mary Griffin, Chairperson, ACJRD, Kevin McCarthy, Secretary General, Dept. of Children, Disability & Equality, Koulla Yiasouma, Chairperson, Oberstown Children Detention Campus.

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On October 10th, 2025, we hosted the 11th Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference at IMMA, Dublin, with the theme "Youth Justice in Motion: Prevention, Intervention, Contribution"," sparking key discussions on supporting young people in the justice system. Thank you to everyone who contributed.

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πŸ‘ The CJA is proud to support the Right to be Heard Campaign.

@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.

πŸ“ Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard

24.09.2025 15:02 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Diversion in the West Midlands: A critical case study | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies

πŸ“£ Read CJA Trustee Dr Thomas McNeil's latest working paper, written for @crimeandjustice.bsky.social

The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.

www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...

24.09.2025 15:29 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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State Solicitor (Fixed Term) - Chief State Solicitor's Office Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.

The Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO) is conducting an open competition for the position of State Solicitor (Fixed Term) in the CSSO.

25.09.2025 10:29 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Progress made on collecting diversity data of student barristers and trainee solicitors Training providers will soon begin to collect data about the diversity of student barristers and trainee solicitors in Ireland, according to a new report.

Training providers will soon begin to collect data about the diversity of student barristers and trainee solicitors in Ireland, according to a new report.

25.09.2025 12:13 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Panel of tables and chairs set up with microphones with PCSA purple branding and Irish flag in the background

Panel of tables and chairs set up with microphones with PCSA purple branding and Irish flag in the background

Meeting agenda listed

Meeting agenda listed

We are here at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin for a meeting in public between the Policing and Community Safety Authority and the new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly.

The meeting will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from 2:30pm πŸ‘‰ youtube.com/live/B7PgyDd...

25.09.2025 11:17 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Statistics.  Prosecutions at courts and cases processing time for domesic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25.

Statistics. Prosecutions at courts and cases processing time for domesic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25.

Prosecutions at courts and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25 have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social

Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu...

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Yesterday, IPRT hosted a well-attended panel discussion, chaired by
@saoirse_b
on the report of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland. Some key takeaways from the discussion πŸ‘‡
#CPTIreland2025 #CPT2025

25.09.2025 13:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Graphic with microphone and words saying Probation Matters Podcast "Taking a Trauma Informed Approach in Probation" - listen on Spotify.

Graphic with microphone and words saying Probation Matters Podcast "Taking a Trauma Informed Approach in Probation" - listen on Spotify.

Listen to first of a number of #podcasts about taking a trauma informed approach.
Head of Comms Gail McGreevey is joined by PBNI's Trauma Informed Coordinator Kirsten McFarland & SBNI Trauma Practice Manager Marian Molloy to talk about it.
πŸ“»Listen on open.spotify.com/episode/2UOG...

25.09.2025 15:48 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Interpreting at the Court of Justice
Interpreting at the Court of Justice Welcome to the world of interpreters at the Court of Justice! Ever wondered what interpreters at the EU Court of Justice do? Discover their mission in this video created for this year’s Open Day of…

πŸŽ‰ #EuropeanDayOfLanguages πŸŽ™οΈ

Conference interpreters are the bridge between cultures, ensuring that language is no barrier to decision-making in the #EU. Learn how they keep Europe connected and represented πŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmLx...

26.09.2025 08:41 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Northern Ireland solicitors rebel over standard of proof in disciplinary cases Solicitors have urged the Law Society of Northern Ireland to intervene against plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland.

Solicitors have urged the Law Society of Northern Ireland to intervene against plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland.

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Multilingualism at the Court of Justice of the EU – Ensuring equal access to justice
Multilingualism at the Court of Justice of the EU – Ensuring equal access to justice This video has been updated: https://youtu.be/Fh7QJzzinC0 Multilingualism is a key element of how the Court of Justice of the European Union works. This video explains why and how the Court can…

πŸŽ‰ #EuropeanDayOfLanguages 🌍

Multilingualism is a key element of how the #ECJ works. Thanks to interpreters and lawyer-linguists, the Court can function efficiently in all 24 official languages of the EUπŸ‘‰ www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIvX...

26.09.2025 14:01 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Wednesday 1 October - 4pm
Book Launch - Neoliberalism, State-Corporate Power and Regulatory Failure
All welcome

26.09.2025 14:22 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Wonderful to see Maynooth University so well represented on this list especially The School of Law and Criminology's @edwardsdove.bsky.social

26.09.2025 14:33 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Watch: On National Police Memorial Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long reflects on the sacrifices police officers have made to keep our communities safe. #NPMD

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Criminology & Criminal Justice: Sage Journals

πŸ“’ Call for Papers πŸ“’
Criminology & Criminal Justice is now inviting submissions!

We’re looking for original research that pushes boundaries, challenges assumptions, and contributes to key debates in criminology and criminal justice.

πŸ–ŠοΈ Submit your work: journals.sagepub.com/home/CRJ

28.09.2025 11:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

πŸ“„ New in Criminology & Criminal Justice:
β€œβ€˜It’s not going to be tech that gets us out of it’: Modern slavery and digitisation in fashion supply networks”
By Jon Davies, Rose Broad, Michelle Corallo & colleagues

πŸ“– Read here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...

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Sage Journals: Discover world-class research Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.

πŸ“„ New in Criminology & Criminal Justice:
β€œThe situational character of prison violence: An exploratory qualitative study”
By Dante B.C. Hoek, Ard J. Barends, Maarten J.J. Kunst & colleagues

πŸ“– Read it here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
#Criminology

28.09.2025 11:13 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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More challenge, more reward.

Those considering a career in An Garda SΓ­ochΓ‘na are encouraged to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role.

Apply today. Closing date is 9 October ➑️ bit.ly/46tk7iJ

#ItsAJobWorthDoing

28.09.2025 12:51 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Brilliant to have our friends from @ocoireland.bsky.social in Belfast πŸ™Œ

Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people πŸ’™πŸ©·πŸ§‘πŸ’šβ€οΈ

25.09.2025 15:04 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The launch of 'Criminal Justice in Scotland' textbook This event offers an opportunity to bring a range of voices together to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.

Textbook Launch EventπŸš€

Join us for this in-person event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social on 7 Oct 3-5pm where we bring together a range of voices to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.

Register your place now πŸ‘‡
bit.ly/criminal-jus...

15.09.2025 13:57 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 3
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Chief Court Delays Assessor - Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.

Applications are being invited for the role of Chief Court Delays Assessor.

16.09.2025 09:47 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ireland’s prisons are at 120% capacity β€” with almost 500 people sleeping on the floor.
IPRT’s #Budget2026 submission calls for investment in mental health, alternatives to prison & reintegration, not more prison beds.
Read full submission here: bit.ly/4n5qVJ3

16.09.2025 10:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We are hosting an immigration law clinic for migrants in Waterford City. Book a free 30 minute appointment by emailing support@immigrantcouncil.ie.

Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 E866

Time and date: 2-5:45 pm, Wednesday, 24/09/2025

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Yesterday Dr Niall Muldoon spoke at Children's Rights Alliance #EndChildPovertyWeek alongside Kate
Duggan CEO of Tusla, Lara Haynes, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, along with Dr Maria Corbett & Suzanne Connolly @barnardos-ireland.bsky.social

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