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The DCU LEAD programme is just one initiative in a range of employee development and support activities available at Oberstown.
The DCU LEAD programme is just one initiative in a range of employee development and support activities available at Oberstown. Running alongside the learning and development strategy is a comprehensive health and well-being strategy that has led the way in the promotion of staff well-being.
Ensuring a children’s rights approach to young people in detention
Oberstown recognises the need to empower the voices of young people on Campus. The Campus Council is a key initiative through which young people have their voices heard.
The Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty was launched at the United Nations in Geneva
The Global Study on Children Deprived of Liberty was launched at the United Nations in Geneva on 19th November 2019. The study, commissioned by the UN, is the world’s first comprehensive analysis of all forms of child detention – from institutional care to child justice, from children imprisoned with parents to migrant detention.
Oberstown welcomes 3rd level institutions to the campus for Open Day
We held a fantastic 3rd level Open Day on campus in October and were delighted to be joined by representatives from IT Carlow, IT Sligo, Waterford IT, Athlone IT, and Technological University Dublin. We look forward to working together in the future!
Oberstown publishes Profile of Young People in Detention Report for Q1 2019
Oberstown publishes Profile of Young People in Detention Report for Q1 2019 47% of young people in Oberstown had previously served detention orders 31% had suffered the loss of a parent October 2, 2019 – New data has today been published by Oberstown Children...Seven young people at Oberstown receive Gaisce Awards
01 August 19: Oberstown Children Detention Campus, this week, held a special awards ceremony to present seven young people with Bronze and Silver Gaisce – The President’s Awards. The seven recipients successfully completed their Gaisce challenges over the past 12...Five young people and four staff members at Oberstown qualify as fitness instructors through on-campus training
10th July 2019: Following a nine-week course delivered by Image Fitness Training on site at Oberstown Children Detention Campus in North Dublin, 5 young people and 4 members of Oberstown staff have successfully qualified as fitness instructors. The course, delivered...Minister Zappone announces appointment of new Oberstown Children Detention Campus Board of Management
PRESS RELEASE Minister Zappone announces appointment of new Oberstown Children Detention Campus Board of Management Friday 12th July 2019 · Re-appointment of Professor Ursula Kilkelly as Chairperson of Oberstown Board of Management confirmed · Remaining Board...‘Demonstrated commitment to improving its services,’ HIQA says of Oberstown
The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) this week published an overview report of inspection and regulation of children’s services in 2018. The report provides insight into the quality and safety of services for children, including Oberstown Children Detention Campus.