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Legislative background to the Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme
Legislative background to the Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme
Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme
Part 4 (Sections 17–51) of the Children Act 2001
Sections 123–127 of the Criminal Justice Act 2006
Cautions
Section 25–26 of the Children Act 2001
Supervision
Section 27–28 of the Children Act 2001
Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme Conferences
Section 29–43 of the Children Act 2001
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- Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme
The aim of the Garda Juvenile Diversion Programme is to prevent young offenders in Ireland from entering into the full criminal justice system by offering them a second chance. - Diversion activities and programmes for young offenders
There are diversion and other programmes which aim to help children understand the consequences of crime and keep them out of the criminal justice system - Anti-social behaviour by children
The Criminal Justice Act 2006 introduced new provisions for dealing with anti-social behaviour by children. These provisions, allow the Gardaí to deal with anti-social behaviour in a number of ways.
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