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Officials advise softer is better when it comes to boot camps
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The Government's own advisers have warned that tougher boot camps will be less effective. The trial of Young Offender Military Academies was set to begin at one of Oranga Tamariki's youth justice facilities. Critics have expressed concerns about the boot camps' ability to prevent re-offending, and the Human Rights Commission and Chief Children's Commissioner have raised major concerns. Officials advised Children's Minister Karen Chhour that traditional boot camp models of strict discipline could be detrimental to young people with a history of abuse and family violence. They recommended a softer approach with therapeutic components, trauma-informed approaches, and increased support during the initial phase of any proposed program. The advisers emphasized that not all boot camps are the same, and military and "scared straight" approaches are among those that do not work. Chhour disagreed with the advice, stating that she had spoken to people who had been through similar programs and was consulting with iwi. The boot camps are part of the prime minister's target to reduce serious youth offending by 15%. The Human Rights Commission and the Chief Children's Commissioner have expressed concerns about the disregard for human rights and te Tiriti o Waitangi issues. The boot camp papers released under the Official Information Act were heavily redacted, making it difficult to know the full arguments and recommendations of officials. The Defense and Police agencies are also involved in the boot camps, but it is unclear if the camps will drain their resources. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and Committee Against Torture have recommended addressing youth justice issues through non-custodial measures. The Chief Children's Commissioner is expected to meet with Oranga Tamariki to gather more information and provide independent advice to the government.
#BootCamps #YouthJustice #Rehabilitation #HumanRightsCommission #ChiefChildren'sCommissioner #OrangaTamariki #KarenChhour
https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/11/officials-advise-softer-is-better-when-it-comes-to-boot-camps/
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The Government's own advisers have warned that tougher boot camps will be less effective. The trial of Young Offender Military Academies was set to begin at one of Oranga Tamariki's youth justice facilities. Critics have expressed concerns about the boot camps' ability to prevent re-offending, and the Human Rights Commission and Chief Children's Commissioner have raised major concerns. Officials advised Children's Minister Karen Chhour that traditional boot camp models of strict discipline could be detrimental to young people with a history of abuse and family violence. They recommended a softer approach with therapeutic components, trauma-informed approaches, and increased support during the initial phase of any proposed program. The advisers emphasized that not all boot camps are the same, and military and "scared straight" approaches are among those that do not work. Chhour disagreed with the advice, stating that she had spoken to people who had been through similar programs and was consulting with iwi. The boot camps are part of the prime minister's target to reduce serious youth offending by 15%. The Human Rights Commission and the Chief Children's Commissioner have expressed concerns about the disregard for human rights and te Tiriti o Waitangi issues. The boot camp papers released under the Official Information Act were heavily redacted, making it difficult to know the full arguments and recommendations of officials. The Defense and Police agencies are also involved in the boot camps, but it is unclear if the camps will drain their resources. The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child and Committee Against Torture have recommended addressing youth justice issues through non-custodial measures. The Chief Children's Commissioner is expected to meet with Oranga Tamariki to gather more information and provide independent advice to the government.
#BootCamps #YouthJustice #Rehabilitation #HumanRightsCommission #ChiefChildren'sCommissioner #OrangaTamariki #KarenChhour
https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/11/officials-advise-softer-is-better-when-it-comes-to-boot-camps/