Youth Justice Project is co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union as part of the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) 2021-2027
Woodale Youth Justice Project is a Youth Diversion Project (YDP) that works with young people aged 10-17 years from the areas of Priorswood and Darndale. The Woodale Team is a team of three – Tanya Walker (Team Leader), Noel Browne (Youth Justice Worker) and Fiona Lelas (Youth Justice Worker). Woodale YJP currently provides the following service: YDP 12-17 years, Prevention and Early Intervention 10 -11 years and Family Support (for the families of young people engaging with the project, not open for external referrals).
Young people are referred to Woodale by the Garda Juvenile Liaison Officer (JLO) following a caution in the local Garda Station or by other professionals such as youth workers, teachers, and social workers who believe that young person might be at risk of becoming involved in offending behaviour. The aim of the YDP is to divert young people away from offending behaviour and/or other factors that puts them at risk of committing a crime in the first place. We do this by developing individual case management plans for the young people whereby we address their needs & risks and support their strengths. We achieve this by offering support, encouragement and opportunities related to education, training, employment, work experience, and involvement in pro-social activities.
Recent activities include Gaisce – The President’s Award, Health & Fitness, Watersports, Outdoor Education, Driver Theory Programme, Manual Handling & SafePass, Gardening, DJ Skills, Cooking and Baking. A number of young people have recently commenced their journey with the NYCI Skills Summary. We work with young people in a one-to-one capacity, as well as in small structured groups. The Woodale YJP seeks to encourage a better quality of life for young people in the community, in addition to fostering better relationships between the Gardaí and young people.
If you would like to refer a young person between the ages of 12-17 to the Woodale Youth Diversion Project, please find the referral form here Woodale YJP – YDP (12-17) Referral Form.docx
If you would like to refer a young person age 10-11 for early intervention through the Woodale Youth Diversion Project, please find the referral form here Woodale YJP – Early Intervention – Referral Form.docx