Family mediation: Evaluation of the pilot Last Publication Date: 01 Apr 2007 I am pleased to release this report on the Family Mediation Pilot. Many people have contributed to the pilot and I would like to thank you…
Justice Sector Forecast 2007-2015: Prison Population Forecasts Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2007 Justice sector agencies produce an annual forecast of the numbers of people held in prison for an eight year period. It projects the numbers of people…
Family violence and the pro-arrest policy: A literature review Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2006 This literature review examines concerns raised regarding the police pro-arrest response at domestic violence incidents. In New Zealand the pro-arrest provisions instruct officers to arrest offenders…
From Wannabes to Youth Offenders: Youth Gangs in Counties Manukau - Research Report Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2006 This research is part of a cross-sectoral, multi-faceted response to a call for significant government intervention in Counties Manukau after increased reports about escalating youth gang…
Justice Sector Forecast 2005-2010: Prison Population Forecasts Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 This report presents the key points of the 2005 Ministry of Justice Annual Prison Population Forecast: The predicted prison population (male and female). Basic elements of the forecasting…
Public perceptions of the New Zealand court system and processes Last Publication Date: 01 Mar 2006 In 1999 the Department for Courts provided ACNielsen with a series of eight statements relating to the New Zealand Court system and processes. In 2000 the…
Christchurch Youth Drug Court Pilot: One year follow-up study Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2006 The Youth Court is a vital part of the structure created by the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989 to respond to offending by…
Reducing residential burglary - what can Police do? Last Publication Date: 01 Feb 2006 The Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the New Zealand Police, has conducted research from 2002 to 2004 on the effectiveness of Police practice in reducing…
Justice Sector Forecast 2006–2014: Prison Population Forecasts Last Publication Date: 01 Jan 2005 Like many other countries, New Zealand forecasts prison population numbers annually. The forecast is a key instrument for strategic planning within the Justice Sector. It is…
New Zealand court-referred restorative justice pilot: Two year follow-up of reoffending Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2005 One of the main objectives of the New Zealand court-referred restorative justice pilot was to reduce the rate of reoffending by offenders referred to restorative justice…
