Research shows increase in restorative justice referrals
Research from Maynooth University indicates a 22% increase in restorative justice referrals in Ireland, reaching a record high of 1,030 cases. The Probation Service highlights the process as a positive tool for victim healing and offender reintegration.
Why it matters
This trend reflects a growing shift in judicial systems toward alternative dispute resolution and victim-centered justice models.
There has been a year-on-year increase in restorative justice referrals from the courts, according to new research published by Maynooth University in conjunction with the Probation Service.
The article reports on research findings and official statements without taking a political stance.
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