DAERA Minister Andrew Muir MLA has today launched Northern Ireland’s first strategic framework to reduce the threat of wildfires in the countryside. More info: daera-ni.gov.uk/news/muir-anno… NI Executive

We welcome the development of the wildfire strategic framework. We are committed to continue working with our partners to reduce the risk and impact of wildfires to help protect life and the environment. Read more about the framework: nifrs.org/minister-muir-…

Justice NI Minister Naomi Long MLA has met with His Honour Tom Burgess CBE to discuss the work of the Criminal Legal Aid Working Group & taken the opportunity to reaffirm her commitment to the backdated 16% legal aid fee uplift and refresher fee pilot scheme.

Free support. Confidential support. Independent support. Those three things mean that everyone can feel safe to use our services and that our support following crime is accessible to all. Regardless of who you are, your age, sex or the type of crime you experienced.

Silence Allows Violence! If you’re feeling unsafe at home, because of issues with family or a partner, it is really important to reach out for help & support. For more info & local support organisations visit nidirect website: nidirect.gov.uk/still-abuse

#HateCrime is a crime against a person, it may be because of their race, religious belief, sexual orientation or disability. 📢If you need advice or support visit nidirect.gov.uk/hate-crime and you’ll also find info on how to report a crime to Police Service NI #NationalHCAW.

Minister Long has marked the start of Prisons Week, urging support for prison staff and those in custody READ MORE: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prisons-m…

This week organisations across the United Kingdom are marking Hate Crime Awareness Week. Our Hate Crime Lead, Chief Superintendent Sue Steen, is urging everyone to stand together to challenge and report hate crime and hate incidents. Full details: orlo.uk/CXNd1

Today is the start of Anti-Slavery Week. Throughout the week, detectives from our Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Unit will be putting the spotlight on this often hidden crime. For more information and advice please see orlo.uk/JNaHA

Did you know there are #HateCrime Support Services available for you? Funded by Justice NI & Police Service NI & coordinated by Victim Support NI. There are support workers who can help victims of race, LGB&T & disability. Find out more: nidirect.gov.uk/articles/hate-… #NationalHCAW

This is #PrisonsWeek. It is an opportunity to consider the needs of those affected by imprisonment. Launching Prisons Week, Justice NI Minister Naomi Long said, “Despite many challenges, prison staff continue to support and encourage prisoners through rehabilitation." 1/2

It's Hate Crime Awareness Week & Justice NI Minister Naomi Long MLA has told Northern Ireland Assembly Question Time that sectarianism & racism are 2 sides of the same coin & addressing hate crime requires cross-governmental action & a redoubling of effort to tackle the root causes of hate crime

The Justice NI was delighted to support the celebratory and presentation event to mark the completion of the 2024-25 RUC GC Foundation Bursary. This year research was undertaken in the areas of facial recognition, drone technology and joint response.

Hate crime is when someone targets a person or property due to their ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, political opinion, or disability. We want everyone to live a life free from fear and isolation. orlo.uk/LMnnO #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek

📢Hate in all its forms is wrong! It has no place in our towns, cities, or streets. Report it, Challenge it! Report to police on 101 always 999 in an emergency. More info: nidirect.gov.uk/hate-crime #StrongerTogether #Safercommunities

Around 100 volunteers work across Northern Ireland’s 3 prison sites in a variety of roles, and during #PrisonsWeek Justice NI Minister Naomi Long MLA has thanked them for their invaluable work in rehabilitation and assisting to reduce reoffending

🎃#Halloween can be stressful for dogs. Help keep them safe & stress free 🐶walk before dark 🐶provide safe hiding place 🐶don’t leave them alone in garden 🔗More dogstrust.org.uk/news-events/bl… nidirect

This is Hate Crime Awareness Week. In the PPS, we are committed to dealing effectively with such cases and work closely with Police Service NI to help bring criminals to justice. Visit our website to find out more about how we prosecute Hate Crimes. ppsni.gov.uk/hate-crime

The #HateCrime Advocacy Service co-ordinated by Victim Support NI ensures that victims can access the support services they need. Hate Crime Hate Crime Advocacy Service Advocates who help victims are based in The Rainbow Project Migrant Centre NI Disability Action Find out more: hcasni.com