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The Irish Youth Justice Service (IYJS) is an executive office located within the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA) in Ireland. Established to address issues related to youth offending and youth justice, the IYJS is responsible for leading and driving reform in this area with the goal of improving the delivery of youth justice services and reducing youth offending rates.
Overview[edit]
The IYJS operates as an executive office under the auspices of the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA), which sets the broader policy framework for youth justice in Ireland.[1]
Objectives and Mission[edit]
The primary objective of the IYJS is to reform the youth justice system in Ireland. This includes developing and implementing policies, programs, and initiatives aimed at achieving the following objectives:
- Reducing youth offending rates.
- Providing rehabilitation and support to young offenders.
- Enhancing the effectiveness of youth justice services.
- Ensuring that young people in contact with the justice system have access to appropriate resources and opportunities for positive development.
The IYJS collaborates with various stakeholders, including government agencies, law enforcement, social services, and community organizations, to achieve its mission.[2]
Structure and Divisions[3][edit]
The IYJS is composed of two key divisions, each with specific responsibilities:
- Children Detention Schools Unit (DCYA): This unit is responsible for legislation and policy related to children's detention schools in Ireland. It focuses on developing and implementing policies governing the detention and rehabilitation of young offenders.
- Youth Crime Policy and Programmes Division (Department of Justice and Equality): This division is responsible for youth crime policy, oversight, and funding of Garda youth diversion projects throughout the country. It plays a crucial role in shaping policies related to youth crime prevention and rehabilitation programs.
Children Detention Schools[2][edit]
Within the framework of the IYJS, the Children Detention Schools provide secure places for children to be detained in custody in relation to criminal charges. This can occur when a court remands a child in custody or, after a conviction, when a child is sentenced either to a period of detention or to a period of detention followed by supervision in the community by the Probation Service. Courts are mandated to explore alternatives to detention before resorting to this measure.
The development and management of these detention schools are a critical component of the IYJS's mission to reform the youth justice system in Ireland. The Children Detention Schools aim to provide care, education, training, and other programs to promote the rehabilitation and reintegration of young offenders into society.
One of the key facilities for children's detention in Ireland is the Oberstown Children Detention Campus, which operates in accordance with the Children Act 2001 and provides a safe and secure environment for young people remanded in custody or sentenced by the courts. Oberstown is funded by the IYJS within the Department of Children and Youth Affairs (DCYA).[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Equality, The Department of Justice and. "Home Page". The Department of Justice and Equality. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ a b c Equality, The Department of Justice and. "Children Detention Schools". The Department of Justice and Equality. Retrieved 2023-09-25.
- ^ Kilkelly, Ursula (April 2008). "Youth Courts and Children's Rights: The Irish Experience". Youth Justice. 8 (1): 39–56. doi:10.1177/1473225407087041. ISSN 1473-2254.