As an organisation which was created in part to support people leaving the prison system, over 40 years ago, Extern knows only too well the challenges faced by those seeking to find a more positive path forward in life. Every year, almost 25,000 people benefit from Extern’s support in 28 counties in NI and ROI, across a range of issues. These include Young People and Families; Housing and Homelessness; Mental Health & Suicide; Alcohol & Drugs; Minority Communities; Justice Services; and Skills/Employability, among others.This also includes those who have been through the criminal justice system, or those who are at risk of becoming trapped within a cycle of anti-social and/or criminal behaviour.  

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