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Statement of Strategy 2025 - 2028 Goal 2: Safe communities

Support safe communities by strengthening law enforcement capabilities, providing for effective sanctions, and tackling the causes of crime.

Objectives

An efficient criminal justice system that works together to prevent and reduce crime, prosecute and sanction offenders and reduce reoffending.
A well-resourced policing service, with the tools, powers and technology needed to keep people safe, supported by effective governance and accountability through the further implementation of the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act.
Safe, vibrant and inclusive communities developed through Local Community Safety Partnerships, in collaboration with government bodies, businesses, and community and voluntary organisations.
Zero tolerance for domestic, sexual and gender-based violence and the attitudes that underpin it in Ireland.
Supporting and empowering victims of crime and reforming our system of compensation for victims.
Driving youth justice interventions to divert young people from crime and anti-social activities, and to divert people with mental health and addiction challenges from the criminal justice system.
A comprehensive response to ensuring adequate, humane space in our prisons, with alternative sanctions and a strong focus on rehabilitation in place.

Reduced levels of crime.
High levels of trust and confidence in a well-resourced policing service.
Reduced recidivism arising from effective reintegration of offenders into society, and greater levels of diversion from criminal and anti-social activities.
Victims of crime supported by the criminal justice system, and understanding their rights.
Increased use and public understanding of effective community sanctions.
Reduced prevalence of domestic, sexual and gender-based violence, greater confidence in reporting offences and effective prosecutions.