Radharc Programme 9
(reconstructed 2015)

THE YOUNG OFFENDER

Country: Ireland
1st Broadcast: 12th September 1963
Duration: 29’50”

The Young Offender Radharc’s first single-topic programme sets the scene with the induction of a juvenile delinquent into prison life, progressing to interviews with inmates and staff. A case is made for rehabilitation aided by formal recognition of their internal training programmes. Concluding the programme, Minister for Justice Charles Haughey discusses his views and ambitions for the Institution.

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