Highlights of 2021-22

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The Extern Problem Gambling project continued to expand its reach with a series of workshops aimed at highlighting the dangers of betting among young people. The workshops, which were funded through the HSE National Lottery Grants scheme, were rolled out to students at secondary schools across the country to highlight the impact which problem gambling can have on individuals, families and communities.

Our ground-breaking Bail Supervision Scheme continued to reach in to new areas in Cork and Limerick following a successful tender to open new schemes. Building upon the success of the Dublin project, which opened in 2016, the new schemes include expanded referral pathways, while the Dublin project has now widened its reach to new geographical areas outside the city.

598 people directly supported through our Young People & Families services solid grounding for future recruitment in the years ahead.

The opening of our new Intensive Family Support Service (IFSS) in Drogheda at the beginning of the year has enabled us to bring even more supports to young people at risk of engaging in criminal activity. As well as intensive face-to-face support, the project provides young people and their families with access to one of Extern’s respite facilities.