OIA-111634.pdf [pdf, 2.3 MB]
...research evidence that young adults have a distinct developmental profile and many jurisdictions overseas are making moves to respond to this more appropriately in their criminal justice systems. Addressing offending between the ages of 18 and 24 through the use of proven diversionary and restorative measures could lead to long term reductions in the prison population, particularly for Māori. 14. Two options that could be considered to respond to these new insights about young adult of...