Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development
@acjrd.bsky.social
Informing the collaborative development of effective evidence-based policy and practice in criminal justice
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The 2025 ICJA Conference dives into youth justice — from prevention to intervention to empowerment. Explore how we can support young people as agents of change in a system that evolves with their needs. Join us for fresh ideas, bold talks, and real solutions. www.acjrd.ie/news/events #ICJA2025
📢 Now Published: ACJRD 28th Annual Conference Report
The June 2025 event — “Opportunities and Challenges of Technological Innovation in the Criminal Justice System” — explored how technology and AI are transforming justice in Ireland.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4nSL3xN
The June 2025 event — “Opportunities and Challenges of Technological Innovation in the Criminal Justice System” — explored how technology and AI are transforming justice in Ireland.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4nSL3xN
November 11, 2025 at 9:50 AM
📢 Now Published: ACJRD 28th Annual Conference Report
The June 2025 event — “Opportunities and Challenges of Technological Innovation in the Criminal Justice System” — explored how technology and AI are transforming justice in Ireland.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4nSL3xN
The June 2025 event — “Opportunities and Challenges of Technological Innovation in the Criminal Justice System” — explored how technology and AI are transforming justice in Ireland.
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/4nSL3xN
ACJRD is thrilled to invite third-level students to our upcoming webinar: Meet the Pros: Criminal Justice Career Paths You Haven’t Heard in Class on 13 of November 2025 from 4:30-5:30 pm (online).
For more details and to register, visit: lnkd.in/eE-RfNVA
For more details and to register, visit: lnkd.in/eE-RfNVA
October 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
ACJRD is thrilled to invite third-level students to our upcoming webinar: Meet the Pros: Criminal Justice Career Paths You Haven’t Heard in Class on 13 of November 2025 from 4:30-5:30 pm (online).
For more details and to register, visit: lnkd.in/eE-RfNVA
For more details and to register, visit: lnkd.in/eE-RfNVA
On October 10th, 2025, we hosted the 11th Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference at IMMA, Dublin, with the theme "Youth Justice in Motion: Prevention, Intervention, Contribution"," sparking key discussions on supporting young people in the justice system. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
October 14, 2025 at 2:05 PM
On October 10th, 2025, we hosted the 11th Irish Criminal Justice Agencies Conference at IMMA, Dublin, with the theme "Youth Justice in Motion: Prevention, Intervention, Contribution"," sparking key discussions on supporting young people in the justice system. Thank you to everyone who contributed.
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👏 The CJA is proud to support the Right to be Heard Campaign.
@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.
📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard
@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.
📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard
September 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
👏 The CJA is proud to support the Right to be Heard Campaign.
@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.
📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard
@whymeuk.bsky.social are partnering with the Common Ground Justice Project to campaign for a legal right for victims to explore Restorative Justice.
📝 Find out more & sign the petition: www.commongroundjustice.uk/righttobeheard
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📣 Read CJA Trustee Dr Thomas McNeil's latest working paper, written for @crimeandjustice.bsky.social
The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
Diversion in the West Midlands: A critical case study | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:29 PM
📣 Read CJA Trustee Dr Thomas McNeil's latest working paper, written for @crimeandjustice.bsky.social
The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
The paper reflects on the key challenges to organisational change and cultural reform in policing, analysing community rehabilitation initiatives.
www.crimeandjustice.org.uk/diversion-we...
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The Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO) is conducting an open competition for the position of State Solicitor (Fixed Term) in the CSSO.
State Solicitor (Fixed Term) - Chief State Solicitor's Office
Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.
www.irishlegal.com
September 25, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The Chief State Solicitor’s Office (CSSO) is conducting an open competition for the position of State Solicitor (Fixed Term) in the CSSO.
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Training providers will soon begin to collect data about the diversity of student barristers and trainee solicitors in Ireland, according to a new report.
Progress made on collecting diversity data of student barristers and trainee solicitors
Training providers will soon begin to collect data about the diversity of student barristers and trainee solicitors in Ireland, according to a new report.
www.irishlegal.com
September 25, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Training providers will soon begin to collect data about the diversity of student barristers and trainee solicitors in Ireland, according to a new report.
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We are here at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin for a meeting in public between the Policing and Community Safety Authority and the new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly.
The meeting will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from 2:30pm 👉 youtube.com/live/B7PgyDd...
The meeting will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from 2:30pm 👉 youtube.com/live/B7PgyDd...
September 25, 2025 at 11:18 AM
We are here at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin for a meeting in public between the Policing and Community Safety Authority and the new Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly.
The meeting will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from 2:30pm 👉 youtube.com/live/B7PgyDd...
The meeting will be live-streamed on our YouTube channel from 2:30pm 👉 youtube.com/live/B7PgyDd...
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Prosecutions at courts and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25 have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social
Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu...
Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu...
September 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Prosecutions at courts and case processing time for domestic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25 have been published by @justice-ni.bsky.social
Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu...
Read more: justice-ni.gov.uk/news/prosecu...
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Yesterday, IPRT hosted a well-attended panel discussion, chaired by
@saoirse_b
on the report of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland. Some key takeaways from the discussion 👇
#CPTIreland2025 #CPT2025
@saoirse_b
on the report of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland. Some key takeaways from the discussion 👇
#CPTIreland2025 #CPT2025
September 25, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Yesterday, IPRT hosted a well-attended panel discussion, chaired by
@saoirse_b
on the report of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland. Some key takeaways from the discussion 👇
#CPTIreland2025 #CPT2025
@saoirse_b
on the report of the Council of Europe’s Committee for the Prevention of Torture (CPT) on its official visit to Ireland. Some key takeaways from the discussion 👇
#CPTIreland2025 #CPT2025
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Listen to first of a number of #podcasts about taking a trauma informed approach.
Head of Comms Gail McGreevey is joined by PBNI's Trauma Informed Coordinator Kirsten McFarland & SBNI Trauma Practice Manager Marian Molloy to talk about it.
📻Listen on open.spotify.com/episode/2UOG...
Head of Comms Gail McGreevey is joined by PBNI's Trauma Informed Coordinator Kirsten McFarland & SBNI Trauma Practice Manager Marian Molloy to talk about it.
📻Listen on open.spotify.com/episode/2UOG...
September 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Listen to first of a number of #podcasts about taking a trauma informed approach.
Head of Comms Gail McGreevey is joined by PBNI's Trauma Informed Coordinator Kirsten McFarland & SBNI Trauma Practice Manager Marian Molloy to talk about it.
📻Listen on open.spotify.com/episode/2UOG...
Head of Comms Gail McGreevey is joined by PBNI's Trauma Informed Coordinator Kirsten McFarland & SBNI Trauma Practice Manager Marian Molloy to talk about it.
📻Listen on open.spotify.com/episode/2UOG...
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🎉 #EuropeanDayOfLanguages 🎙️
Conference interpreters are the bridge between cultures, ensuring that language is no barrier to decision-making in the #EU. Learn how they keep Europe connected and represented 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmLx...
Conference interpreters are the bridge between cultures, ensuring that language is no barrier to decision-making in the #EU. Learn how they keep Europe connected and represented 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmLx...
Interpreting at the Court of Justice
Welcome to the world of interpreters at the Court of Justice! Ever wondered what interpreters at the EU Court of Justice do? Discover their mission in this video created for this year’s Open Day of…
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September 26, 2025 at 8:41 AM
🎉 #EuropeanDayOfLanguages 🎙️
Conference interpreters are the bridge between cultures, ensuring that language is no barrier to decision-making in the #EU. Learn how they keep Europe connected and represented 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmLx...
Conference interpreters are the bridge between cultures, ensuring that language is no barrier to decision-making in the #EU. Learn how they keep Europe connected and represented 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmLx...
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Solicitors have urged the Law Society of Northern Ireland to intervene against plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland solicitors rebel over standard of proof in disciplinary cases
Solicitors have urged the Law Society of Northern Ireland to intervene against plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
www.irishlegal.com
September 26, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Solicitors have urged the Law Society of Northern Ireland to intervene against plans to lower the standard of proof applied by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for Northern Ireland.
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🎉 #EuropeanDayOfLanguages 🌍
Multilingualism is a key element of how the #ECJ works. Thanks to interpreters and lawyer-linguists, the Court can function efficiently in all 24 official languages of the EU👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIvX...
Multilingualism is a key element of how the #ECJ works. Thanks to interpreters and lawyer-linguists, the Court can function efficiently in all 24 official languages of the EU👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIvX...
Multilingualism at the Court of Justice of the EU – Ensuring equal access to justice
This video has been updated: https://youtu.be/Fh7QJzzinC0
Multilingualism is a key element of how the Court of Justice of the European Union works. This video explains why and how the Court can…
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September 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
🎉 #EuropeanDayOfLanguages 🌍
Multilingualism is a key element of how the #ECJ works. Thanks to interpreters and lawyer-linguists, the Court can function efficiently in all 24 official languages of the EU👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIvX...
Multilingualism is a key element of how the #ECJ works. Thanks to interpreters and lawyer-linguists, the Court can function efficiently in all 24 official languages of the EU👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIvX...
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Wednesday 1 October - 4pm
Book Launch - Neoliberalism, State-Corporate Power and Regulatory Failure
All welcome
Book Launch - Neoliberalism, State-Corporate Power and Regulatory Failure
All welcome
September 26, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Wednesday 1 October - 4pm
Book Launch - Neoliberalism, State-Corporate Power and Regulatory Failure
All welcome
Book Launch - Neoliberalism, State-Corporate Power and Regulatory Failure
All welcome
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Wonderful to see Maynooth University so well represented on this list especially The School of Law and Criminology's @edwardsdove.bsky.social
Maynooth University is strongly represented in the World’s Top 2% Scientists rankings. This year, 30 of the University's researchers are recognised as leading experts in their fields in the rankings produced by Stanford University scientists.
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-soci...
www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-soci...
September 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Wonderful to see Maynooth University so well represented on this list especially The School of Law and Criminology's @edwardsdove.bsky.social
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Watch: On National Police Memorial Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long reflects on the sacrifices police officers have made to keep our communities safe. #NPMD
September 28, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Watch: On National Police Memorial Day @justice-ni.bsky.social Minister Naomi Long reflects on the sacrifices police officers have made to keep our communities safe. #NPMD
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📢 Call for Papers 📢
Criminology & Criminal Justice is now inviting submissions!
We’re looking for original research that pushes boundaries, challenges assumptions, and contributes to key debates in criminology and criminal justice.
🖊️ Submit your work: journals.sagepub.com/home/CRJ
Criminology & Criminal Justice is now inviting submissions!
We’re looking for original research that pushes boundaries, challenges assumptions, and contributes to key debates in criminology and criminal justice.
🖊️ Submit your work: journals.sagepub.com/home/CRJ
Criminology & Criminal Justice: Sage Journals
journals.sagepub.com
September 28, 2025 at 11:07 AM
📢 Call for Papers 📢
Criminology & Criminal Justice is now inviting submissions!
We’re looking for original research that pushes boundaries, challenges assumptions, and contributes to key debates in criminology and criminal justice.
🖊️ Submit your work: journals.sagepub.com/home/CRJ
Criminology & Criminal Justice is now inviting submissions!
We’re looking for original research that pushes boundaries, challenges assumptions, and contributes to key debates in criminology and criminal justice.
🖊️ Submit your work: journals.sagepub.com/home/CRJ
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📄 New in Criminology & Criminal Justice:
“‘It’s not going to be tech that gets us out of it’: Modern slavery and digitisation in fashion supply networks”
By Jon Davies, Rose Broad, Michelle Corallo & colleagues
📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
“‘It’s not going to be tech that gets us out of it’: Modern slavery and digitisation in fashion supply networks”
By Jon Davies, Rose Broad, Michelle Corallo & colleagues
📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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September 28, 2025 at 11:11 AM
📄 New in Criminology & Criminal Justice:
“‘It’s not going to be tech that gets us out of it’: Modern slavery and digitisation in fashion supply networks”
By Jon Davies, Rose Broad, Michelle Corallo & colleagues
📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
“‘It’s not going to be tech that gets us out of it’: Modern slavery and digitisation in fashion supply networks”
By Jon Davies, Rose Broad, Michelle Corallo & colleagues
📖 Read here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
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📄 New in Criminology & Criminal Justice:
“The situational character of prison violence: An exploratory qualitative study”
By Dante B.C. Hoek, Ard J. Barends, Maarten J.J. Kunst & colleagues
📖 Read it here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
#Criminology
“The situational character of prison violence: An exploratory qualitative study”
By Dante B.C. Hoek, Ard J. Barends, Maarten J.J. Kunst & colleagues
📖 Read it here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
#Criminology
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
doi.org
September 28, 2025 at 11:13 AM
📄 New in Criminology & Criminal Justice:
“The situational character of prison violence: An exploratory qualitative study”
By Dante B.C. Hoek, Ard J. Barends, Maarten J.J. Kunst & colleagues
📖 Read it here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
#Criminology
“The situational character of prison violence: An exploratory qualitative study”
By Dante B.C. Hoek, Ard J. Barends, Maarten J.J. Kunst & colleagues
📖 Read it here: doi.org/10.1177/1748...
#Criminology
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More challenge, more reward.
Those considering a career in An Garda Síochána are encouraged to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role.
Apply today. Closing date is 9 October ➡️ bit.ly/46tk7iJ
#ItsAJobWorthDoing
Those considering a career in An Garda Síochána are encouraged to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role.
Apply today. Closing date is 9 October ➡️ bit.ly/46tk7iJ
#ItsAJobWorthDoing
September 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
More challenge, more reward.
Those considering a career in An Garda Síochána are encouraged to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role.
Apply today. Closing date is 9 October ➡️ bit.ly/46tk7iJ
#ItsAJobWorthDoing
Those considering a career in An Garda Síochána are encouraged to examine all the role offers, from remuneration and associated benefits, to the incredible variety that comes with the role.
Apply today. Closing date is 9 October ➡️ bit.ly/46tk7iJ
#ItsAJobWorthDoing
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Brilliant to have our friends from @ocoireland.bsky.social in Belfast 🙌
Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
🤝 Today we met with colleagues from @nichildcom.bsky.social to share ideas, strengthen ties and discuss our shared goal of incorporating the UNCRC into Irish law.
👉 Learn more: OCO.ie
👉 Learn more: OCO.ie
September 25, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Brilliant to have our friends from @ocoireland.bsky.social in Belfast 🙌
Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
Top of our agenda was our shared goal of incorporating the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into domestic law. This is the single-most important thing we can do for children and young people 💙🩷🧡💚❤️
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Textbook Launch Event🚀
Join us for this in-person event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social on 7 Oct 3-5pm where we bring together a range of voices to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.
Register your place now 👇
bit.ly/criminal-jus...
Join us for this in-person event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social on 7 Oct 3-5pm where we bring together a range of voices to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.
Register your place now 👇
bit.ly/criminal-jus...
The launch of 'Criminal Justice in Scotland' textbook
This event offers an opportunity to bring a range of voices together to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.
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September 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Textbook Launch Event🚀
Join us for this in-person event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social on 7 Oct 3-5pm where we bring together a range of voices to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.
Register your place now 👇
bit.ly/criminal-jus...
Join us for this in-person event @edinburghnapier.bsky.social on 7 Oct 3-5pm where we bring together a range of voices to reflect on where Scottish criminal justice is and where it's going.
Register your place now 👇
bit.ly/criminal-jus...
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Applications are being invited for the role of Chief Court Delays Assessor.
Chief Court Delays Assessor - Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration
Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.
www.irishlegal.com
September 16, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Applications are being invited for the role of Chief Court Delays Assessor.
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Ireland’s prisons are at 120% capacity — with almost 500 people sleeping on the floor.
IPRT’s #Budget2026 submission calls for investment in mental health, alternatives to prison & reintegration, not more prison beds.
Read full submission here: bit.ly/4n5qVJ3
IPRT’s #Budget2026 submission calls for investment in mental health, alternatives to prison & reintegration, not more prison beds.
Read full submission here: bit.ly/4n5qVJ3
September 16, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Ireland’s prisons are at 120% capacity — with almost 500 people sleeping on the floor.
IPRT’s #Budget2026 submission calls for investment in mental health, alternatives to prison & reintegration, not more prison beds.
Read full submission here: bit.ly/4n5qVJ3
IPRT’s #Budget2026 submission calls for investment in mental health, alternatives to prison & reintegration, not more prison beds.
Read full submission here: bit.ly/4n5qVJ3