Children ‘getting the bash’ from Oranga Tamariki staff as abuse in care rises
Children in the care of the state are “getting the bash” from Oranga Tamariki staff according to a new report that finds ...
Youth Court’s ‘most challenging’ offender: Judge reveals ‘critical missed opportunities’ to stop him
Video / NZ Herald Paddy* is one of New Zealand’s worst youth offenders, racking up more than 30 offences before he turned 18 ...
Shaping Tomorrow: Blue Light Hosts National Youth Justice Conference With Judge Ida Malosi
New Zealand Blue Light is proud to host the Youth Justice Conference on 27 and 28 February 2025 at the Blue Light Youth Centre. This groundbreaking event brings together key stakeholders from across ...
First official evaluation from government's youth bootcamp revealed
The report was largely positive, but did find there were issues with staff shortages and a lack of Māori input.
N.L. youth centre grappling with crumbling infrastructure, rodents and mould, documents reveal
The N.L. Youth Centre in Whitbourne detains minors who are waiting for trial or are serving time for offences. (Mike ...
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'Boot the Bill': Plea for government to put a stop to military-style camps
"The evidence is clear, both internationally and here in New Zealand, that this style of youth justice response simply does not work. "It does not make New Zealand safer. It does not stop reoffending.
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Tick for 'short' bootcamp review too soon - children's commissioner
The children's commissioner says an independent evaluation of the government's military style academies for youth justice offenders is not enough to condone the approach Those children and young ...