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Youth Crime Criminology 5N2107 Profile of youth offenders Ross (17 years old) From a Laura (15 years disadvantaged area old) Left school early at Goes to a private 16 school Has a single Both parents in mother and 4 other th...

Youth Crime Criminology 5N2107 Profile of youth offenders Ross (17 years old) From a Laura (15 years disadvantaged area old) Left school early at Goes to a private 16 school Has a single Both parents in mother and 4 other the home siblings, 1 of whom Engages in after has previously school activities been involved in crime Profile of youth offenders More likely from disadvantaged communities Siblings/parents with a history of crime Not engaging with education Poor supervision at home Type of youth crimes Theft (shoplifting) Public order offences Assaults Criminal damage e.g. vandalism and graffiti Driving offences e.g. no licence or insurance/ unauthorised taking of a car Possession of drugs for personal use e.g. cannabis/ cocaine Money mules Criminal Damage Act 1991 Section 2 Criminal Damage Act 1991 A person who damages a property intentionally or because of their reckless behaviour is guilty of an offence. Section 2 Criminal Damage Act 1991 applies when a person…. Intends to damage a property or is reckless and damages property Damages property to endangers the life of another Intends to damage a property to commit fraud - this is charged as arson Criminal Damage Act 1991 Criminal damage occurs when someone unlawfully, and intentionally or recklessly, damages or destroys property belonging to another person. Examples of criminal damage include arson, forced entry into a property, and graffiti on a public building When found guilty…. For summary offences (lower level offences dealt with through the District Court) a fine not exceeding €1,000 or imprisonment for 12 months or both On conviction of arson, the offence carries a fine or imprisonment for life or both Other offences under this section, carry a fine not exceeding €10,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding 10 years of both. Section 4 Criminal Damage Act 1991 applies when a person…. Is found with anything in their possession with the intent on: Damaging another’s property Damaging a property that endangers the life of another Commiting arson Garda Youth Diversion Programme Garda Youth Diversion Programme The Children Act 2001 formally established Ireland’s Diversion Programme for children on a statutory basis. Where a young person comes to the notice of An Garda Síochána because of their behaviour, they may be dealt with through the Diversion Programme. It targets children from age 12 (the age of criminal responsibility) to 17 years  Garda Diversion Programme Garda Youth Diversion Programme The aim of this programme is to prevent young offenders and children involved in anti-social behaviour in Ireland from entering into the full criminal justice system by offering them a second chance. The intended outcome of the Programme is to divert young people from committing further offences and/or anti-social behaviour.. How does the programme work? Young person receives a ‘caution’ instead of being charged formally for an offence or anti-social behaviour. A caution is a warning by An Garda Síochána against committing certain types of behaviour. The child, where appropriate, is placed under the supervision of a Garda Juvenile Liaison Officer (JLO).. How does the programme work? The programme allows restorative justice where appropriate. This is a conference/s to be held which can mediate between the child and the victim, if appropriate, and draw up an action plan for the child. Who decides to accept a child on the programme? The Garda assess the suitability of the young person for inclusion onto the programme. They prepare a report for the Director of the Juvenile Programme (who is a SuperIntendent of the Programme) The young person must admit the offence to be considered Who decides to accept a child on the programme? More serious cases (e.g. sex crimes) are sent to the DPP who makes a final decision on whether charges will be brought against the child/young person. On occasion, where a case is brought to court, the Judge may refer the individual back to be reconsidered for Juvenile Diversion. What does the programme involve? 1. A Caution by the Garda Youth Liaison Officer (YLO) 2. Monitoring by the YLO 3. Restorative Justice where appropriate Youth Diversion Projects In addition to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme, there are also local community youth diversion projects in disadvantaged areas. Garda are involved in the management of these They organise activities for young people to divert them away from crime e.g. sports, arts, music and other activities. E.g. SAY project Sandyford Group Activity- Break into two groups, based on the two profiles of young offenders listed below each group must pick one profile. Imagine that you are a Garda Juvenile Liaison Officer (JLO) who has been assigned to work with this young person. As a team decide what supports, strategies and activities you would put in place to divert the young person from criminality. Use the Padlet board either via the QR code or the link below to display your views. (20 Minute Activity) Group 1 (16 Year Old Male) 16 Year old male. Discipline issues in school. Referred to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme for criminal damage. Comes from a lower socio-economic area. Comes from a single parent household. Group 2 (15 Year Old Female) 15 Year old Female. Has attended the Child and adolescence mental Health Service in the past. Referred to the Garda Youth Diversion Programme for possession of cannabis. Parents separated but currently co-parenting. Comes from a working class area.