At the start of #restorativejusticeweek, big thanks to Emma Gunn and rachel lillis for exploring how Community Service and Restorative Justice can work together to help heal the harm caused by those who have offended

Local drug project coalition Citywide urges all political parties to implement recommendations of citizens assembly on drugs & Oireachtas committee regarding decriminalisation of drugs and investment in disadvantaged communities irishexaminer.com/news/arid-4152…

This is such an important series and initiative that IASIO is proud to support! Congratulations to all for the hard work that has been rewarded in this way!

Great event, big thanks to Irish Penal Reform Trust and all the candidates who attended and set out their stalls for #GE24 #GE2024 #criminaljusticeinireland #prisonovercrowding

Because of the negative impact of prison overcrowding on our clients, PACE, together with Tosú - new beginnings for people with convictions and Le Chéile Mentoring, have 3 key asks of the next government. *Please read and share* #ge24 #prisonovercrowding #generalelectionIreland

Our three asks of the next government..... Tosú - new beginnings for people with convictions Le Chéile Mentoring #ge24 #prisonovercrowding #generalelectionIreland

IPRT has been analysing relevant proposals contained in #GeneralElection party manifestos released. We've added reviews of what the following manifestos: 🔸 Fine Gael 🔸 The Labour Party Ireland 🔸 Aontú 🔸 Social Democrats 🔸 Sinn Féin Read all our analyses: iprt.ie/elections-2024/ #GE24

The project works with men & women over the age of 23 who are clients of the Probation Service. For more information visit: palls.ie

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Our thanks to our colleagues from Cork Alliance Centre, PALLS, Coolmine, Churchfield Community Trust and Tosú - new beginnings for people with convictions for a frank and open discussion on the complexities women in the criminal justice system face which the Probation Service hosted in our Limerick office this week.

This is a really timely Irish Examiner spotlight article by Cormac O'Keeffe highlighting the reality of appalling prison conditions and the impact on people living in cramped cells as well as the effect on staff charged with their care. The incoming Government must take note.

Lovely piece on RTÉ Nationwide this eveing on Dublin's #Liberties and Bridgefoot Street Park featuring The Mug Shot Café! Dublin City Council Anne Cassin

👨‍👩‍👧‍👧 Do you have a family member in prison? We want to better understand how poverty impacts children, young people and their families when a family member is imprisoned. ✍️ Fill in the anonymous survey: iprt.ie/latest-news/su… Please share with people who have family in prison.

Nearly 20% of people in Cork Prison are still without a bed. Sleeping on a mattress on the floor, while having to share unpartitioned toilets with multiple cellmates is unacceptable and demeaning situation that no one should have to endure. EchoLive.ie echolive.ie/corknews/arid-…

Great to see Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan TD commit to alternatives to prison early in his term. Prison isn’t always the answer - especially for non-violent offences. More community sanctions & support services are needed to break the cycle of reoffending. thejournal.ie/justice-minist…

“All secure prisons now at, or above, capacity with Mountjoy reaching 1,000 inmates” irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025…

The lived experience of women in the criminal justice system: the focus of an #InternationalWomensDay2025 event held by the Probation Service today Thank you Lord Mayor of Dublin for opening the event and to our inspiring and brilliant panel for sharing their stories.

Huge respect to all who applied. We were overwhelmed with the level of applications.🙏 It takes to courage to step up and commit to change. 🫵✊ Damien Spéire Nua Probation Service PACE #ivedexperienceleadership

There have been a few changes around here - our name, our strategy, our vision. We are still doing the same work, with the same commitment to our clients but we are delighted to announce our new name: Tosú which means ‘beginning’ in the Irish language. tosu.ie/tosu-strategic…

.Tosú - new beginnings for people with convictions has become TOSÚ - with a renewed commitment to work for new beginnings for people with convictions in Ireland. A pleasure to meet CEO Sharan Kelly at the launch of TOSÚ’s new strategic plan. tosu.ie