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In today’s episode, Colm explores the subject of Restorative Justice. The Probation Service is committed to strengthening a victim-sensitive approach to criminal offending and Colm speaks to Emma Gunn, Senior Probation Officer in the Restorative Justice and Victim Services Unit in the Probation Service, to explore the concept of Restorative Justice, what it is, and how it works.
Colm also has an in-depth discussion with James Gough, whose sister Mary was murdered in 2001, devastating her family, friends and community. Following the conviction of her husband for her murder, James went through the process of Restorative Justice, culminating in a meeting between the two.
Warning: While this episode is about Restorative Justice, the crime of murder is discussed.
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