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# Garda Diversion Programme

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Concern changes to youth programme will lead to crime surge in 'at risk' areas

There were more than 17,000 referrals to this crime prevention programme in 2016.

12.9k

Mar 11th 2018, 7:30 PM

Number of children involved in crime falls for the sixth year in a row

The number of children involved in the Garda Diversion Programme fell by 563.

5.5k

Dec 30th 2013, 6:13 PM

Rise in number of sexual offences committed by juveniles

A new report into juvenile crime has revealed that 195 sexual offences, including 50 rapes, by under 18-year-olds were dealt with by Gardaí in 2010.

1.4k

Sep 13th 2011, 11:50 AM