Jailing is failing young offenders
The Record
Advocacy
Social Justice
13/12/2024 12:00 PMCharities and Justice Reform Initiative are pushing for legislation to end child poverty and get rational and compassionate approaches to youth justice and the incarceration of children.
The debate around imprisoning juveniles as young as 10 continues to rage. National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds and the Justice Reform Initiative are adamant that the 'tough on crime' rhetoric is both inhumane and counter-productive. The Record examines the issue in depth.