President Michael D Higgins is in Cork to address crime desistance conference
Cork Alliance Centre works with people on release from prison
President Michael D Higgins' support for a Cork conference on supporting desistance from crime has been described as "very valuable"
The President gave the keynote address at the two day conference this morning which is being hosted by the Cork Alliance Centre..
Cork Alliance Centre works with people on release from prison and helps them to live connected lives in the community
Spokesperson Sheila Connolly told RedFM News that it's very important that the title of "ex-offender" is shrugged off to allow people re-enter society on an equal footing
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