Irish Charity Calls for Prison Alternatives Amid Record Overcrowding

PACE, an Irish charity, is advocating for courts to consider community service as an alternative to prison sentences of up to 24 months, citing record overcrowding in correctional facilities.

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Call for alternatives to prison amid record overcrowding

PACE, a charity that works with former prisoners and those serving community service orders, is backing plans to oblige the courts to consider community services in lieu of prison sentences of up to 24 months.

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Irish Charity Calls for Prison Alternatives Amid Record Overcrowding

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Call for alternatives to prison amid record overcrowding

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