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The campaign to raise the age of criminal responsibility in NI continues - 30 years and still no change. Our NGOs continue to lead the call for progress @includeyouth.bsky.social @voypic.bsky.social @childlawcentre.bsky.social + NIACRO
The campaign to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility has been going for over 30 years.

Read our latest blog, kindly hosted by Queen's Policy Engagement, on why the time is right to raise our expectations for change, and finally raise the age.

Read at https://buff.ly/4hEB64g
February 4, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Great to partner with @childlawcentre.bsky.social @voypic.bsky.social @includeyouth.bsky.social NIACRO and @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social to bring awareness to CCE and it's links with #MACR
Exploited Children Need Help, Not Handcuffs.

The latest blog on raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility in NI, this time by Megan Phair at Invisible Traffick
- qpol.qub.ac.uk/exploited-ch...

@voypic.bsky.social‬ @includeyouth.bsky.social‬ NIACRO @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social‬
May 20, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Powerful blog: A new Justice Bill making its way through the Northern Ireland Assembly no sign of the long standing recommendation to raise the age of criminal responsibility being properly considered as part of that. qpol.qub.ac.uk/do-we-need-t...
Do We Need to Raise Expectations in Order to Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility? - Queen's Policy Engagement
A special joint contribution from representatives from VOYPIC, NIACRO, Children's Law Centre and Include Youth.
qpol.qub.ac.uk
February 6, 2025 at 7:05 AM
We continue to support & work with NGOs to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility in N. Ireland. In this blog they remind us of the work still to do and how the campaign continues @childlawcentre.bsky.social @includeyouth.bsky.social @voypic.bsky.social

qpol.qub.ac.uk/do-we-need-t...
Do We Need to Raise Expectations in Order to Raise the Age of Criminal Responsibility? - Queen's Policy Engagement
A special joint contribution from representatives from VOYPIC, NIACRO, Children's Law Centre and Include Youth.
qpol.qub.ac.uk
February 4, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Have you read out latest blog? This time written with @includeyouth.bsky.social, NIACRO and @voypic.bsky.social, in conjunction with @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social

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February 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Do we need to raise expectations in order to raise the age of criminal responsibility? Read our special joint blog from CLC, Include Youth, NIACRO and VOYPIC, in conjunction with the Centre for Children's Rights at QUB - https://buff.ly/4hEB64g
February 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Mind/ Mini Explorers, Belfast City Council, TEN Foundations, @britishredcross.bsky.social ross.bsky.social, Whiterock Childrens Centre, Blackie River Community Group, @childreninni.bsky.social, NIACRO, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, @barnardos.org.uk and Advice NI.
September 5, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Exploited Children Need Help, Not Handcuffs.

The latest blog on raising the minimum age of criminal responsibility in NI, this time by Megan Phair at Invisible Traffick
- qpol.qub.ac.uk/exploited-ch...

@voypic.bsky.social‬ @includeyouth.bsky.social‬ NIACRO @childrensrightsqub.bsky.social‬
May 20, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Claire Forsythe is our The Duke of Edinburgh's Award coordinator and she organised a presentation by service users who completed the Dig It programme, where they learn horticultural skills. It is delivered in collaboration with the @quakerireland.bsky.social, #BelfastWorksConnect and #NIACRO
May 6, 2025 at 1:01 PM
The campaign to raise the minimum age of criminal responsibility has been going for over 30 years. Read our latest blog, kindly hosted by Queen's Policy Engagement, on why the time is right to raise our expectations for change, and finally raise the age. Read at https://shorturl.at/VcFB3
February 4, 2025 at 10:02 AM
The announcement comes after a successful one-year pilot which saw 12 adults successfully complete training programmes and 13 secure employment.
Project success sees The Gallaher Trust continue support for NIACRO in Ballymena
The announcement comes after a successful one-year pilot which saw 12 adults successfully complete training programmes and 13 secure employment.
www.loveballymena.online
April 14, 2025 at 10:13 AM
The Easter Breakfast Club at Maghaberry is being facilitated by NIACRO until 26 April
April 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Exciting news! The NIACRO SkillSET programme is making a difference, helping individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds rebuild their lives & overcome employment barriers. Read more below: #NIACRO #SkillSET #Opportunities tinyurl.com/yer5cv4s
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April 15, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Brilliant final day with NIACRO as they completed our bespoke ILM Leadership & Management programme!

👏 Great presentations from a fantastic group – well done all, and to Dawn from our Skills Development team for supporting the group on their leadership journey.

#DevelopingLeaders #NICVAtraining
April 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Great start to our ILM level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management this week, with a focus on continuous professional development & becoming an effective leader.

We also kicked off a bespoke ILM for our friends at NIACRO. Brilliant energy and engagement from both groups already!

#DevelopingLeaders
April 4, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Chief Executive Amanda Stewart met NIACRO Chief Executive Fiona Greene and staff this week. Our partnership with community based organisations such as NIACRO is critical in helping to deliver a range of services in communities to prevent reoffending and protect the public.
August 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Do we need to raise expectations in order to raise the age of criminal responsibility?
Read our blog on the Queen's Policy Engagement site on why the time is right to finally raise the age - https://shorturl.at/VEeI4
February 4, 2025 at 4:02 PM
There has been an international obligation to raise the age of criminal responsibility for over thirty years. In that time the evidence and support has only grown. Read our blog about why now is the time to raise the age at https://shorturl.at/qfFNV
February 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM