Post by Kiwi Frontline on Feb 25, 2018 16:12:16 GMT 12
NEW RANGATAHI COURT LAUNCHED IN WHANGĀREI
Justice Minister Andrew Little welcomes the addition of the 15th Rangatahi Court launched at Terenga Paraoa Marae in Whangārei today.
“Rangatahi Courts are a judicial initiative that work within the existing Youth Court framework. They use a marae-based, Māori-specific environment to help young Māori and their whānau engage with the justice system in culturally appropriate ways.
“Rangatahi Courts offer an alternative indigenous solution to address offending by young Māori, and non-Māori by involving natural communities in the youth justice process......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1802/S00244/new-rangatahi-court-launched-in-whangarei.htm
Justice Minister Andrew Little welcomes the addition of the 15th Rangatahi Court launched at Terenga Paraoa Marae in Whangārei today.
“Rangatahi Courts are a judicial initiative that work within the existing Youth Court framework. They use a marae-based, Māori-specific environment to help young Māori and their whānau engage with the justice system in culturally appropriate ways.
“Rangatahi Courts offer an alternative indigenous solution to address offending by young Māori, and non-Māori by involving natural communities in the youth justice process......
www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PA1802/S00244/new-rangatahi-court-launched-in-whangarei.htm