Post by Kiwi Frontline on Oct 14, 2021 3:06:48 GMT 12
TIME FOR AGE OF CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY TO BE RAISED, MORE 'BY MĀORI, FOR MĀORI' INITIATIVES, CHILDREN'S COMMISSIONER ANDREW BECROFT SAYS
He also appealed for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised, a standalone Youth Court and more "by Māori, for Māori initiatives".
"Given the distressing disproportionality of Māori caught up in the youth justice system, 'By Māori for Māori' approaches to supporting and encouraging new opportunities for rangatahi Māori must be prioritised and pursued.
"It is imperative that these initiatives be innovative, properly resourced, and ensure Māori-led approaches in response to offending behaviour by rangatahi."....
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He also appealed for the age of criminal responsibility to be raised, a standalone Youth Court and more "by Māori, for Māori initiatives".
"Given the distressing disproportionality of Māori caught up in the youth justice system, 'By Māori for Māori' approaches to supporting and encouraging new opportunities for rangatahi Māori must be prioritised and pursued.
"It is imperative that these initiatives be innovative, properly resourced, and ensure Māori-led approaches in response to offending behaviour by rangatahi."....
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