http://www.examiner.ie/pport/web/ireland/Full_Story/did-sguQFjEy0VafosglO-LCk0lQvU.asp
Cormac O'Keeffe
MORE than nine out of 10 juvenile offenders and their victims are happy with a garda programme bringing them together, research shows. The study calls for the expansion of the Garda Restorative Justice Programme through greater resources and support.
The restorative justice programme is an alternative to the criminal process and aims to repair the harm of a crime and prevent reoffending. A study found that between 93%-94% of victims, offenders and offender supporters expressed - very high levels of satisfaction - with the programme. "
