Teenage offender referrals hit decade high with 609 cases in 2024
The number of children referred to Ireland’s Probation Service reached its highest level in ten years, with 609 referrals for young people aged 12-17 in 2024, representing a 10% increase from the previous year. The Probation Service’s annual report shows 567 boys and 42 girls were referred for community-based supervision rather than custody. The figures … Read more