Post by Kiwi Frontline on Dec 12, 2018 16:09:46 GMT 12
TALKS UNDERWAY TO BRING IWI JUSTICE PANELS TO TARANAKI
A new initiative to keep people from walking through courtroom doors could be on the cards in Taranaki.
Known as Te Pae Oranga, the iwi justice panels are part of a nationwide pilot under the Turning of the Tide strategy which is designed to cut Māori offending rates.
The initiative, which is open to all offenders who fit the criteria, aims to address low level offending and ensure participants don't go to court. It will put in place supports to ensure they stay crime-free.....
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/109243982/talks-underway-to-bring-iwi-justice-panels-to-taranaki
A new initiative to keep people from walking through courtroom doors could be on the cards in Taranaki.
Known as Te Pae Oranga, the iwi justice panels are part of a nationwide pilot under the Turning of the Tide strategy which is designed to cut Māori offending rates.
The initiative, which is open to all offenders who fit the criteria, aims to address low level offending and ensure participants don't go to court. It will put in place supports to ensure they stay crime-free.....
www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/109243982/talks-underway-to-bring-iwi-justice-panels-to-taranaki