Official Opening of POINT YDP in Tipperary

The official opening of Providing Opportunities in North Tipperary (POINT) Youth Diversion Project in Thurles represents the major milestone of full nationwide coverage of the Youth Diversion service. This is a key commitment in the Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027. There are now 92 Youth Diversion Projects and 4 Targeted Youth Diversion Projects operating across the State.

Minister of State with responsibility for International Law, Law Reform and Youth

Justice, Catherine Ardagh attended the official opening.

Youth Diversion Projects are community-based, multi-agency youth crime prevention initiatives which primarily seek to divert children and young people aged 12 to 17 years who have been, or are at risk of becoming, involved in anti-social and/or criminal behaviour. Over the past decade, YDPs have also expanded to provide services to children ages 8-11, as well as specialist supports to families.