Criminal justice policy

Our Current Submissions

Response to the Probation Board for Northern Ireland Consultation on Corporate Plan 2023-26 202 KB

Read Extern's submission to the Probation Board Northern Ireland Consultation on its Corporate Plan 2020-23 (304KB)

Submission to the Department of Justice’s ‘Sentencing Review Northern Ireland: A Public Consultation (49kb)

Latest

Sharps Lifting and Disposal Video

Discover how Extern's Drugs Outreach Manager Iain Cameron and his team address the presence of discarded needles and drug equipment in public areas. Learn about their day-to-day approach to keeping our towns and cities safe
Belfast Live partners with Extern to launch Changing Lives campaign

Discover how Belfast Live and Extern are teaming up to launch the 'Changing Lives' campaign. Funds raised will support local addiction services and provide essential items to those in need
A Slam Dunk Donation - Ulster Rugby gifts basketball net to Extern's Roscor Facility

Read how Ulster Rugby's generous donation of a basketball net to Extern's Roscor facility is making a slam dunk difference in the lives of young people in need.
Extern estimates 910,000- 1.4 million people in Ireland could be impacted by problem gambling

Learn more about the far-reaching consequences and the urgent need for support and intervention in problem gambling awareness and prevention.

Problem drug and Alcohol use Policy

Addiction can be overwhelming for those struggling and their families. Extern offers a range of supports and interventions to those living with problematic drug and alcohol use.
Election asks

Extern's key policy asks in the UK and Ireland General Elections
Gambling Policy

Extern's policy work influences local government so that people living with problem gambling can get the support and the respect they deserve.
Young people and family policy

Our policy hub is home to our submission reports on families, children and young people and our range of intensive and life-changing programmes.
Mental health policy

Extern's policy work influences local government so that people living with mental health problems can get the support and the respect they deserve.
Housing and Homelessness Policy

Our homeless support programmes show Extern is helping those with a range of complex issues

Extern's Harm Reduction Training

Extern's Harm Reduction Training provides specialist training commissioned by the Public Health Agency Read more

Tree of Hope

This Christmas, sponsor a gift on our Tree of Hope and help Extern continue to be there for individuals and families who are among the most isolated and vulnerable in your community. Read more

Christmas Hamper Appeal

Help Extern support some of the most vulnerable and isolated this Christmas by donating to our Hamper Appeal. Read more

Belfast Live partners with Extern to launch Changing Lives campaign

Discover how Belfast Live and Extern are teaming up to launch the 'Changing Lives' campaign. Funds raised will support local addiction services and provide essential items to those in need Read more