NIACRO
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Voluntary organisation working since 1971 to reduce crime and its impact on people and communities | The Howard League 2021 'Organisation of the Year'
Northern Ireland
Joined June 2011
We support justice reforms that prioritise fairness, trust & early resolution - not just sentence reductions. We’re calling for:.🔹 Clear guidance.🔹 Victim voice.🔹 Early safeguards.🔹 Independent oversight.🔹 Joined-up systems.More info: #JusticeReform.
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2,157 children visited loved ones April–June.We kicked off summer with: .🎈Balloon fun .🎨Face painting & tattoos .🍽️Hot meals + .🍦ice cream .📸Family photos & goody bags. Feedback? “Brilliant” • “Everything was perfect” • “Best time” #FamilySupport #SummerVisits
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🗣️ Youth voices at Stormont 💬 Blake & Chelsea bravely met the Justice Committee to share what justice really feels like for children in NI. From trauma to support — their stories spoke volumes. #JusticeReform #YouthVoice #NiacroImpact #CommunityMatters
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We welcome DoJ proposal for a Single Community Order for children. We’re calling for trauma-informed support over punishment, early discharge options, independent advocacy, restorative justice & raising the age of responsibility. #YouthJusticereform.
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That's a wrap on our 24/25 school visits!.Huge thanks to the amazing young people, families & staff who welcomed the CAPS team this year 💙.Up next? A summer of:. 🧘Yoga & Mindfulness. 🐴Equine Therapy. 🤸Trampolining. 🤝Reconnection & group time.We can't wait to get started!
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Niacro welcomes the @niassembly PAC’s adult reoffending report. We need multi-year funding, trauma-informed care & cross-dept collaboration - justice means second chances. Read our statement here: #SecondChances #CommunityJustice.
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Inspiration at @NIPrisons Maghaberry today. Through Niacro’s SkillSET Life Stories, Rosie Tennyson shared her journey—from cancer and amputation to completing a triathlon and earning the ‘Spirit of the Triathlon’ award. Unforgettable. #Resilience #Niacro #SkillSET #LifeStories
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Pleased to attend a powerful event on justice reform. Our Women and Justice course proves it: 100% gained insight & plan to embed collaboration. Justice thrives on connection - let’s keep building safer communities. #ConnectingJustice #Niacro #SaferCommunities #WomenAndJustice
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As #VolunteersWeek2025 ends, we'd like to thank our incredible volunteers! 💙.We’re recruiting via Community NI & GetGot - give 2-3 hours to support a young person in care. Expenses covered!.Interested? Call 028 9032 0157.#MakingADifference #VolunteerWithUs
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Exciting news this #VolunteersWeek2025 - we’ve been reaccredited with Investing in Volunteers! Thank you to everyone who makes this possible including our Exec. Committee Trustees - Roisin Muldoon (Volunteer Champion) & Helen Dunn (Safeguarding Champion) #InvestingInVolunteers
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This #ThankYouThursday, we celebrate our incredible Niacro volunteers! Tonight’s Volunteer Dinner honours their dedication to young people in care, providing friendship, stability & support. We appreciate our volunteers -today & every day! #VolunteersWeek2025 #MakingADifference
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Today we’re focusing on the impact of our incredible Niacro IV scheme volunteers this #VolunteersWeek2025! 💙Supporting young people in care, they provide friendship, stability & independent support. Thank you for making a difference! #MakingADifference
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It’s #VolunteersWeek2025, & we’re celebrating the incredible impact of our volunteers! 🧡.From IV Scheme volunteers providing friendship & support to our amazing trustees - you make a difference!.Thank you! 🎉 #VolunteersWeek #MakingADifference
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🚨 In Northern Ireland, kids as young as 10 can be criminalised - one of the lowest ages in Europe. A powerful blog by Megan Phair @InvisibleTraffik calls for urgent reform:. 🧒 “Exploited Children Need Help, Not Handcuffs”.📖 Read: @VOYPIC @IncludeYouth.
qpol.qub.ac.uk
The latest in a series of articles on raising the age of criminal responsibility in Northern Ireland by Megan Phair from Invisible Traffick.
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In the latest Qpol blog Megan Phair @InvisTraffick continues the conversation on why the MACR needs raised to 16.
Exploited Children Need Help, Not Handcuffs. The latest in a series of articles on raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility in NI by Megan Phair @InvisTraffick - .@VOYPIC @niacro @ChildLawCentre @IncludeYouth.
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🚨 Niacro calls for crucial justice reform at Stormont. We urge MLAs to: .- Reform spent convictions law.- Raise the age of criminal responsibility to 16.This is a chance to build safer, fairer communities. 📄Read more: ▶️Watch:
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Great to attend Helplines NI Awareness Day to promote our Disclosure Helpline & hear from other helpline providers. If you need help with criminal records - as an applicant, employee or employer - call 02890 320157 or visit .#reducingcrimeanditsimpact
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Thanks to @NIA_PAC for the opportunity to discuss the work we do support @Justice_NI in the reduction of adult reoffending in NI . Great working with @ExternCharity #collaboration
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Thinking of all mums, families, and children affected by parental imprisonment on #MothersDay. Increased investment in our Family Links service can lead to better outcomes for women and their families. @Justice_NI @NIPrisons @WesternHSCTrust
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