Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development

The Association for Criminal Justice Research and Development (ACJRD) seeks to promote reform, development and effective operation of the criminal justice system.

It does so mainly by providing a forum where experienced personnel can discuss ways of working in an informal setting, by promoting study and research in the field of criminal justice and by promoting the highest standards of practice by professionals associated with criminal justice.

Its activities are designed to lead to increased mutual understanding and provide insights into the problems with which all are confronted. In opening unofficial channels of communication, it improves co-operation between the different parts of the criminal justice system.

Research and articles

Tosú (the organisation formerly known as IASIO) Strategy

The History of the Office of the DPP: 1975-2025

An Garda Síochána Monthly Report for February 2025 to the Policing Authority

Garda Síochána Inspectorate report 'Domestic Abuse: An inspection of the Garda Síochána's approach to prevention, protection, prosecution and victim support'

District Court Research, Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee

Community Sanctions in Ireland, Sentencing Guidelines and Information Committee

Irish Prison Service 2023 Annual Report

Restorative Justice Services’ 2023 Annual Report

2024 ACJRD Annual Conference Report available

ACJRD's Newsletter for Q1 2025

ACJRD's Quarter 1 2025 Newsletter is now available - with information on ACJRD's upcoming 18th Martin Tansey Memorial Lecture, ACJRD events calendar 2025 and other upcoming events; Latest news, vacancies, volunteering, internships and competitions; research and calls for abstracts; funding and invitations to tender; publications and podcasts, along with other news...