Colm O'Regan presents On Probation, a podcast all about the Probation Service in Ireland.
In this podcast series, Colm explores the work of the Probation Service: What does it mean to be on probation? What does a Probation Officer do? What is it like for someone to be on probation? And ultimately, does probation work?
Many of us seem to have at least some understanding of the various aspects of the Criminal Justice System in Ireland, like the role of the Gardaí, the court system, and the Prison Service. However, we're often less familiar with the Probation Service and the important work it...
In the last episode of the series, we focus on volunteerism, in particular on the work of CoSA (Circles of Support and Accountability). CoSA is a community-based initiative operating on restorative principles. CoSA assists individuals who have been convicted of a serious sexual offence(s) in...
Published 11/04/24
In this episode, Colm takes a road trip to the south east to visit Treo Port Lairge, a Community Based Organisation based in Waterford city.
Treo Port Lairge works with young adults aged 16+. Through its range of programmes, Treo facilitates more positive lifestyle choices by participants,...
Published 10/28/24