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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009In the lead article this week, Kim Workman said that “Approaches that are innovative and socially inclusive are inevitably community- based. The government has set the scene for a wider community involvement, which will engage those communities most seriously affected in the development of a comprehensive and sustainable criminal justice strategy - a strategy that […]
Drivers of Crime - The Issue of Child Abuse
Tuesday, June 9th, 2009The US National Council of Crime and Delinquency reports that the single greatest predictor of youth offending is prior victimisation. Susan Herman says, “It is in our interest as a nation to help the victims of crime not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because helping victims may turn out to be […]
Developing a Positive Prison Culture (Part Two)
Wednesday, March 25th, 2009In talking about the impact of imprisonment, newsletter #56 says this:
The prison experience is far removed from the realities of outside life, and this is a central factor as to why reintegration can be so difficult. The prison leaves indelible marks on the inmate - both in terms of personal agonies and frustrations, and with […]
The Three Strikes Sting
Thursday, March 19th, 2009In a recent special edition newsletter, we revealed that politicians were withholding key information about the proposed three strikes legislation, in order to persuade the general public that the measure was much more punitive than it is. Why do you think politicians find it necessary to continually present to the public a “get tough” approach? […]
Developing a Positive Prison Culture (Part One)
Tuesday, March 17th, 2009The government plans to double bunk prisoners in the four newest prisons - Ngawha, Springhill, Auckland Womens Regional Prison, and Milton.That proposal will double the number of prisoners in the normal cell accommodation. Each prison was designed to accommodate one prisoner per cell, and the infrastructure, -kitchens, programme rooms, medial facilities, recreational facilities, and support […]
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