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	Garda&iacute; are set to send out a potent message to 10,000 teenagers in West Cork warning them of the repercussions of breaking the law, but also how to keep out of trouble.</p>
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	In what has been described as an unprecedented move, the booklet which is aimed at 13-18 year-olds, will be sent to all secondary schools, youth clubs and community organisations in the region.</p>
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	Titled &lsquo;Garda&iacute;, Youth and the Law&rsquo; the publication covers a number of topics including bullying, cyber-bullying, underage drinking, drug-use, theft, knife-crime, public order law and road safety.</p>
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	The booklet which was launched at a reception in the Celtic Ross Hotel in Rosscarbery, was sponsored by Kinsale Youth Support Services.</p>
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	Among those present were Judge James McNulty, the presiding district court judge in the region; chief superintendent Tom Hayes and mayor of Co Cork Alan Coleman.</p>
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	Chief supt Hayes said the primary reason for the publication of the booklet was to create a better understanding of the law among young persons.</p>
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	He outlined how underage drinking can pose a particular problem, whereby young people may make poor decisions that could lead to situations such as assaults or public order. Such incidents, he said, could create long-term consequences for themselves.</p>
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	Retired district court judge Michael Pattwell, also present, advised if any person received a conviction, it would have a major impact on their ability to travel. He praised the work being done in West Cork in keeping young people out of trouble.</p>
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	<a href="http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/garda-booklet-aims-to-keep-cork-teens-on-right-side-of-the-law-330464.html">http://www.irishexaminer.com/ireland/garda-booklet-aims-to-keep-cork-teens-on-right-side-of-the-law-330464.html</a></p>
