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Government Report Urges Expanding Restorative Justice Services in Ireland

Parker, Lynette
June 4, 2015

Source: (2007) Restorative Justice online February 2007 Edition.

In January, a parliamentary committee released a report exploring the current use and possible expansion of restorative justice throughout Ireland. The report concludes with 12 recommendations for strengthening restorative justice programmes, including providing more State support for current programmes, developing legislation, and increasing awareness about restorative justice among criminal justice professionals and the community.

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