Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 16, 2019 16:26:43 GMT 12
GOVERNMENT STRATEGY TO REDUCE MĀORI PRISON NUMBERS GETS WARY RESPONSE
The government is being told to get out of the way and let Māori take charge to keep their own out of court and jail.
RNZ has obtained a copy of the final draft of the Justice System Māori Outcomes Strategy, a joint-approach by police, Corrections and Justice.
The strategy is aimed at reducing the number of Māori in the criminal justice system. It acknowledges the impact of colonisation on Māori and calls for staff to address any biases they have towards Māori. It makes a distinction between whānau and a nuclear family, and focuses on a need to work closely with Māori.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/382593/government-strategy-to-reduce-maori-prison-numbers-gets-wary-response
The government is being told to get out of the way and let Māori take charge to keep their own out of court and jail.
RNZ has obtained a copy of the final draft of the Justice System Māori Outcomes Strategy, a joint-approach by police, Corrections and Justice.
The strategy is aimed at reducing the number of Māori in the criminal justice system. It acknowledges the impact of colonisation on Māori and calls for staff to address any biases they have towards Māori. It makes a distinction between whānau and a nuclear family, and focuses on a need to work closely with Māori.....
www.radionz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/382593/government-strategy-to-reduce-maori-prison-numbers-gets-wary-response