Drug Related Intimidation info session

Our DRIVE Project Lead Jack Sheeran and Inspector Kenneth Hoare facilitated an information session in Ozanam House on drug related intimidation. Inspector Kenneth Hoare discussed the Drug related Intimidation Reporting Programme, a means for victims of DRI to speak confidentially with Inspectors in An Garda Síochána for advice on safety when experiencing drug related intimidation.

This was followed by Jack discussing the DRIVE Project, which is a national project aimed at rolling out training and data collection for addiction, family support, and other community services to be able to respond to and record their service users’ needs when experiencing DRI.

We had a great turnout from a broad cross-section of relevant services, including youth services, financial advice services, and addiction services.
Thanks to Ozanam House for hosting us, and thanks to all who attended. We look forward to hosting further information sessions throughout the rest of the year.

For further information on the Drug related Intimidation Reporting Programme or the DRIVE Project, see the links below;

The Drugs Related Intimidation Reporting Programme – Garda
DRIVE – Drug Related Intimidation & Violence Engagement (driveproject.ie)