Youth Offending
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How young is too young to be charged with a crime?
New Zealand's age of criminal responsibility is lower than many other countries around the world - Amnesty wants the government to change that. Audio
Huge drop in youth crime rates, improvement still needed - Sio
New figures reveal a big drop in youth offending rates, with offending by young people aged between 14 and 16 dropping 63 per cent since 2010. But the degree of improvement has not been as significant… Audio
Youth in court for robbery at highest level since 2008
The number of children and teenagers appearing in court for robbery is the highest in almost a decade. Audio
Why is NZ still sending children to prison?
Last week Queensland became the last remaining Australian State to include 17 year olds in the youth justice system, leaving New Zealand among the few countries that send youths to prison. Kathryn… Audio
Dyslexia and youth offending
Chief Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft discusses the link between youth offending and learning difficulties. Guy Pope-Mayell is the chairman of the Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand. Audio
Children as young as 12 caught carrying knives
Children as young as 12 or 13 are being caught carrying knives in South Auckland. Audio
Ministry wants more young offenders "sentenced" to NCEA level 2
Today MPs were told the qualification is a silver bullet for preparing teenagers for work or further study, and it is especially important for those who have gone off the rails. Audio
Celia Lashlie: mothers and agencies
Researcher and social justice advocate Celia Lashlie has managed Christchurch Women's Prison. Her new book, The Power of Mothers: Releasing Our Children, looks at offenders, mothers and state… Audio
Insight Sunday 11 March: Youngsters On The Inside
Insight asks why youngsters are still ending up being held in police cells. Audio