Reducing offending & reoffending is a whole of government priority. It matters because of the harm caused to victims, families & communities across NI & because improving safety & opportunity benefits society as a whole.
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65 guests, staff & prisoners came together at Magilligan last Saturday for Lower Drummans Parkrun, marking Mental Health Week 2026. A great morning of running, support & community.
#MentalHealthWeek2026#Parkrun#StrongerTogether
Justice Minister @naomi_long congratulates Prison Service and Police Service of Northern Ireland staff who have been recognised in the King’s Birthday Honours list.
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Everyone at the NI Prison Service would like to congratulate @POAUnion NI Chair Ivor Dunne who has been awarded an MBE in the #birthdayhonours
This has recognised Ivor’s years of public service and his steadfast commitment to the wellbeing of his members and prison staff.
" Every single day, incredible, inspiring individuals across Northern Ireland step up to make our communities safer and more supportive."
Watch: Justice Minister @naomi_long as she thanks all our volunteers across the criminal justice sector.
#Partnerships#SaferCommunities
30 ex-soldiers serving time in @NIPrisons in Northern Ireland over the past two years have hand-crafted clay army cap badges for a unique Prison Arts Foundation exhibition entitled ‘The Badge is Everything’
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Director of Reducing Offending Division, Maria Watson held an appreciation event at Maghaberry Prison to recognise the incredible contribution of volunteers.
Their dedication makes a real difference every day. #VolunteersWeek2026
Over the past months, prisoners at Magilligan have been busy crafting bird boxes just in time for the nesting season. These have now been donated to local schools and allotments. Giving back to the community is a vital part of #rehabilitation.
PBNI welcomes the broadcast of ‘Carl Frampton: On Probation’ on BBC One Northern Ireland which tells the story of front-line probation staff working with service users and victims of crime to make communities safer.
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Thyme Coffee & Grill has officially opened at Maghaberry Prison! Launched for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek with @bfastmet, this barista bar trains prisoners for NI’s hospitality sector, which has 300+ vacancies.
Real skills. Second chances. One cup at a time.
#rehabilitation
Hydebank has teamed up with @LyricBelfast Drama Studio for their production of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. The young men at Hydebank have built parts of the set for the play, which is running at the Lyric until 2 May.