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offenders

    youth diversion
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    Opinion
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    Nikki Gallagher
    6 Apr 2019
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    michael inside
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    Burglary
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    22 Feb 2018
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    custody
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    3 Sep 2017
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    chance to change
    'Sex offenders can be isolated - sometimes I'm the only person they talk to'
    6 Oct 2014
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    Probation
    Over 40 per cent on probation re-offend within three years
    10 Dec 2013
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    Locked Up
    Damning report into St Patrick's finds forced stripping, excessive force and intimidation
    16 Oct 2012
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    Young offenders
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    London
    London to monitor drinks intake of alcohol offenders
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    Divine Intervention
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