Sexual offence referrals to Youth Diversion Programme skyrockets in 10 years

The number of children referred to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme for sexual offences has increased by 86 per cent over the last decade.

A decision on whether or not to admit a young person to the Diversion Programme is based on several factors, such as the nature of the offence, the impact of the offence on the community, the views of the victim and the offending history of the young person. He continued: “These figures are of serious concern. They indicate that there is an increase in the number of children who are committing sexual criminal offences in Ireland.

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