Bail Supervision Scheme (BSS)
The Bail Supervision Scheme (BSS) offers courts an alternative option to detaining a young person by offering them the possibility of granting bail with intensive supervision.
Our Services
Youth Justice Services
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Bail Supervision Schemes Helping Reduce Reoffending and Support Change
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Young Lives Guided Towards Positive Change Through Youth Justice Services in 2024/25
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Janus Justice Service Working to Improve Outcomes and Reduce Reoffending
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Youth Diversion programmes operating across Ireland
Service Provider
Deirdre O'Driscoll
Services Director Ireland
Deirdre has worked in Extern since June 2007 and has held a variety of roles within Extern including Service Manager and Programme Manager Assistant Director. Deirdre holds responsibility for Tusla, Department of Justice and HSE funded services. Deirdre’s prior experience in the residential care and homeless sector, both in a professional and voluntary capacity, has further served to invigorate her drive and energy to improve the lives of those most vulnerable in our society. She has an Honours Degree in Applied Social Studies and a Diploma in Management and Employee Relations.
Service Provider
Clare O'Connor
Programme Manager, Young People and Families
Clare is a Programme Manager overseeing Extern's projects in ROI
Youth Diversion Projects
YDPs work with young people aged 12-17 at risk of, or who are involved in, anti-social and/or criminal behaviour, helping them to stop their offending and become positive contributors to society
Janus Justice
Janus Justice provides an intensive individualised programme to develop pro-social skills, improve community involvement, provide learning opportunities, and improve relationships within the home
