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Anti-sectarianism project marks first ‘graduation’ for young participants

A joint project between Extern and Belfast City Council to tackle sectarianism among young people in Belfast has marked its first year in operation with a special ‘graduation’ ceremony.
What would you say to anyone thinking about working with Extern?

Leona Tate from Belfast, recently spent four months working with Extern’s Intensive Home Support Service team, in north Dublin, as part of her placement for her social work degree at Queens University
Criminal justice policy

Extern's justice services are at the forefront of work to rehabilitate offenders, reduce reoffending and create safer communities
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.

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Extern Assistant Director wins NI Social Worker of the Year award

Northern Ireland's Social Worker of the Year has been named as Magherafelt man Mal Byrne, assistant director of leading social justice charity Extern.
Extern issues urgent ‘Callout to Landlords’ in new bid to tackle homelessness here

In a new bid to tackle homelessness, Extern is looking for properties across Northern Ireland.
Royal welcome for Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at Roscor Youth Village

Duke and Duchess are guests of honour during special visit to our stunning site close to shores of Lough Erne, Co Fermanagh
BeExtern - Extern ‘Open House’ Careers Evening

Are you thinking of changing jobs in 2020? Do you want to use your skills to make a real difference every day? Then come along to Extern’s informal Open House Careers Evening
Extern seeks new talent at Open House event

The Extern ‘Open House’ Careers Evening takes place on Thursday, February 6th, from 5.30-7pm at Extern’s headquarters at 3 McKinney Road, Mallusk, Newtownabbey
Innovative Bail Supervision Scheme run by Extern reduces reoffending among participants by 72%

An award-winning youth justice programme run by Extern, has seen a 72 per cent reduction in reoffending among young people taking part in the scheme.
Extern announces new supports for people who are homeless in Mid-Ulster

Extern announce MUST Hostel in Cookstown, Co.Tyrone, joining the organisation.
What we do

Extern is the leading social justice charity operating across the island of Ireland. We are also the leading provider of placements for social work students in the voluntary sector.
Birthday celebrations mark first anniversary for cross-border youth project

Hundreds of young people across Northern Ireland and the border counties are celebrating a very special milestone this week with the first birthday of innovative cross-border youth project Third Space.
Who we are

Extern transform lives as the leading social justice charity across the island of Ireland.

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