This episode of the Criminal Justice Inspection Northern Ireland (CJINI) podcast series, Unpacked, explores the findings of the Child Criminal Exploitation in Northern Ireland Inspection.

The discussion brings together perspectives from the Safeguarding Board for Northern Ireland, the Police Service of Northern Ireland, and Dr Colm Walsh, Senior Lecturer at Queen’s University Belfast.

The episode examines the challenges associated with child criminal exploitation, the role of safeguarding and justice agencies, and the importance of collaborative approaches to protecting vulnerable young people.

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This recording captures the first session in the In-Sight seminar series, featuring Dr Cathal McManus, Queen’s University Belfast.

In the session, Dr McManus presents findings from his recent research examining the relationship between social media use, anti-immigration sentiment and serious youth violence. The presentation explores how online narratives and digital environments can influence attitudes, identity formation and behaviours among young people.

The In-Sight series aims to connect cutting-edge research with practitioners and professionals working in youth services, supporting knowledge exchange and discussion around emerging issues affecting young people.

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