Election year:
2023
Political party:
National
Associated politicians:
Policy:
Youth Justice
- Introduce Young Serious Offender (YSO) category, which targets the ringleaders of crimes, such as ram raids. This will apply to 10-17 year olds.
- Introduce Young Offender Military Academies where YSO's, ages 15-17 can be sent for up to 12 months. There will be discipline, mentoring, and intensive rehabilitation supplied.
- Use community organisations and other non-government agencies to break the cycle of offending.
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