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Youth Justice statistics in New Zealand: 1992 to 2006

This report is the first in a new series of reports to be published annually presenting youth justice statistics. In previous years, young offender statistics were…

Family mediation: Evaluation of the pilot

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

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

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

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

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…

Public perceptions of the New Zealand court system and processes

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

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?

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

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…