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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The afternoon thematic sessions will explore key elements of the Strategy in greater depth, including the technological evolution of economic crime, the impact of fraud and scams on victims, and corporate offending and corporate criminal liability. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/45rcqbb

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Registration now open for the ICJA Conference 2026 - ACJRD - Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD)

The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The strategic priorities set out in the new Strategy will provide the foundation for the day’s discussions, exploring why economic crime must be understood as a public harm issue and how we can build a more coordinated, evidence-informed and future-ready response.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The conference will be launched by Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration Jim O'Callaghan TD, who last week also launched the Government’s new Strategy to Combat Economic Crime and Corruption. Read the strategy 👉 bit.ly/3TyFgEn

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Save the Date! ACJRD is delighted to announce the 12th annual Irish Criminal Justice Agencies (ICJA) Conference: "The Human Cost of Deception: Economic Crime as a Public Harm in Ireland" 📅 Friday, 9 October 2026 📍 Revenue Commissioners Building, An Lár, O'Connell Street, Dublin 🔗 bit.ly/45rcqbb

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

🗞️ Interested in criminal justice news and research in Ireland? Join our mailing list for updates on ACJRD events and our quarterly newsletter 👇 www.acjrd.ie/services/pub... We’d love to highlight your work! Email admin@acjrd.ie to feature an upcoming event, report or project.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

📢 Expressions of Interest are now open for ACJRD's Working Group: Social & Health-Led Responses to Crime Prevention. Collaborate with colleagues from research, policy and practice on evidence-informed approaches to preventing crime. 🗓️ First meeting: 16 Sept 2026 (Zoom) Learn more 👉 bit.ly/4wz7Ovk

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The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

📢 Registration for the 2026 ACJRD Annual Conference is now open to non-members! 📆 Thursday, June 11th 2026 📍 Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8 🕓 9.30am - 4.30pm 🎟️ Reserve your spot for "Prevention First: Designing Safer Communities from Systems to Streets" today to avoid disappointment ➡️ bit.ly/3ONJBRB

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

🤔 Curious about becoming a member of ACJRD? Learn more about the benefits of membership and how you (or your organisation) can get involved. 👉 bit.ly/4sC0pcD

Become a member of ACJRD today! Annual membership fees are €100 for organisations, €50 for registered charities, €25 for individuals and €10 for students (associate membership).

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

🗞️ Interested in criminal justice news and research in Ireland? Join our mailing list for updates on ACJRD events and our quarterly newsletter 👇 www.acjrd.ie/services/pub... We’d love to highlight your work — email admin@acjrd.ie to feature an event, report, or initiative.

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Newsletters - ACJRD - Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD)

The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

#ICYMI - Registration for the 2026 ACJRD Annual Conference: "Prevention First - Designing Safer Communities from Systems to Streets" is now open to members. 🎟️ Don’t forget: ACJRD members enjoy discounted ticket prices and priority access to events! Register today ➡️ bit.ly/3ONJBRB

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Registration is now open for the ACJRD Annual Conference 2026 - ACJRD - Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD)

The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

⚠️ We expect high demand. Priority booking is available to ACJRD members, with general registration opening in the coming weeks. 🎟️ Tickets: €50 (members) €80 (non-members) Become a member of ACJRD ➡️ www.acjrd.ie/get-involved...

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

We’ll bring together leading experts to examine how structural supports like housing, healthcare, and education can align with practical, environment-focused strategies. The goal: designing safer, more resilient communities from the ground up.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Taking a holistic view, the conference recognises that the justice system often responds to the consequences of deeper systemic gaps — rather than addressing root causes.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

This year’s conference explores how communities can prevent #crime before it occurs—by integrating social supports, environmental design, and multi-agency collaboration.

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

📢 Members can now register for the ACJRD 29th Annual Conference: “Prevention First — Designing Safer Communities from Systems to Streets.” 📆 Thursday, June 11th 2026 📍 Ashling Hotel, Dublin 8 🕘 9:00am – 5:00pm Get your ticket today ➡️ www.acjrd.ie/news/284-reg...

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

New Year - New Career! Only 10 more days to apply for this exciting new role in ACJRD, a network of individuals and organisations committed to an evidence-informed criminal justice system. 🗓️ Application Deadline - Friday, 16 January 2026 More information here: www.acjrd.ie/news/272-we-...

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

📢 Our latest ACJRD Newsletter is now live. Catch up on ACJRD news, events, and updates here: www.acjrd.ie/images/Newsl...

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

We Are Hiring! ACJRD is seeking a dynamic Events & Communications Officer to help drive our mission to support collaboration, learning, and evidence-informed policy and practice across the Irish criminal justice system. 🗓️Deadline - Friday, 16 January 2026 More information: bit.ly/4pRMZrP

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 11/11/2025

📢 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

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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

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Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development @acjrd.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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.

Pictured below (l-r): Mary Griffin, Chairperson, ACJRD, Kevin McCarthy, Secretary General, Dept. of Children, Disability & Equality, Koulla Yiasouma, Chairperson, Oberstown Children Detention Campus.

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

👏 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

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Criminal Justice Alliance @cjalliance.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

📣 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...

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Diversion in the West Midlands: A critical case study | Centre for Crime and Justice Studies

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 25/09/2025

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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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.

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 25/09/2025

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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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.

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Policing & Community Safety Authority @pcsaireland.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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...

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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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...

Statistics. Prosecutions at courts and cases processing time for domesic abuse related cases dealt with in 2024-25.

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Irish Penal Reform Trust @irishpenalreform.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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

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Probation Board for Northern Ireland @pbninews.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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...

Graphic with microphone and words saying Probation Matters Podcast "Taking a Trauma Informed Approach in Probation" - listen on Spotify.

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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🎉 #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...

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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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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 26/09/2025

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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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.

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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🎉 #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...

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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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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Wednesday 1 October - 4pm Book Launch - Neoliberalism, State-Corporate Power and Regulatory Failure All welcome

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

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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@justice-ni.gov.uk @justice-ni.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

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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Criminology & Criminal Justice Journal @crimandcj.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

📢 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

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Criminology & Criminal Justice: Sage Journals

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Criminology & Criminal Justice Journal @crimandcj.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

📄 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...

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Criminology & Criminal Justice Journal @crimandcj.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

📄 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

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An Garda Síochána @garda.ie · 28/09/2025

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

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Northern Ireland Commissioner for Children and Young People @nichildcom.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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 💙🩷🧡💚❤️

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Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research @thesccjr.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

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...

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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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Irish Penal Reform Trust @irishpenalreform.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

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

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The Immigrant Council of Ireland @immigrationirl.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

We are hosting an immigration law clinic for migrants in Waterford City. Book a free 30 minute appointment by emailing support@immigrantcouncil.ie. Location: Men’s Development Network, Equality House, 49-50 O'Connell Street, Waterford, X91 E866 Time and date: 2-5:45 pm, Wednesday, 24/09/2025

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Ombudsman for Children's Office @ocoireland.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Yesterday Dr Niall Muldoon spoke at Children's Rights Alliance #EndChildPovertyWeek alongside Kate Duggan CEO of Tusla, Lara Haynes, Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, along with Dr Maria Corbett & Suzanne Connolly @barnardos-ireland.bsky.social

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Irish Legal News @irishlegal.com · 16/09/2025

The Courts Service has launched a newly upgraded courts.ie website.

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Courts Service launches upgraded courts.ie website

The Courts Service has launched a newly upgraded courts.ie website.

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EU Court of Justice @eucourtofjustice.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

Mr Marc van der Woude has been re-elected President of the #EUGeneralCourt 👨⚖️ Bio 👉https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo2_7035/ 📰 Press Release 👉https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/jcms/Jo2_7052/

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CAJ @cajni.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

A new report by @colinmurray.bsky.social and @aoifemod.bsky.social explains claims the UK could leave the ECHR without breaching the Good Friday Agreement are “not credible.” caj.org.uk/wp-content/u...

The front cover of CAJ's newest publication titled "The Belfast/ Good Friday Agreement 1998 and the European Convention on Human Rights: Explainer". The cover includes this title as well as a partially covered image of 'The Treaty Series' agreement for the Belfast Agreement.

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