Probation and community sentencing
Details on probation and community sentencing, and what they mean for offenders
Sentencing prison and probation
Custodial sentences
Details on the range of custodial sentences available in Northern Ireland
Police issued penalty notices
Details on penalty notices that can be issued for a range of offences
Help with travelling costs
Information on receiving financial help to visit a family member in prison
Offender levy
Details on the offender levy, introduced to make offenders more accountable for the harm their actions have caused
Family support officers and child centred visits
Information on family support officers and child centred vists
Prisons in Northern Ireland
Information on the various prison establishments throughout Northern Ireland
Visiting someone in prison
How to arrange a prison visit, what to expect on your visit and what you can bring in for a prisoner
Search procedures
Information on visitor searching that is carried out in prisons before visits
Prisoner release victim information scheme (PRVIS)
Useful information on how to register for the prisoner release victim information scheme
Make a complaint to prison service
A complaints procedure is available for use by both prisoners and visitors
Sentencing and other consequences of youth crime
Details of the range of sentences for under 18s who commit offences
Report benefit fraud
Make a claim in cases of Criminal Damage
Apply to join the Police Service of Northern Ireland
Student finance information
Excuses
Enhance your English, maths and IT skills
