Our Vision

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JustSpeak’s vision is a society that gives everyone what they need while caring for each other and the planet. We dream of a world where everyone has a roof over their head, food on the table, and time to spend with loved ones. Where we’ve reimagined justice to be about health and not handcuffs and where we’ve closed the last prison - for good

Check out our 2021 to 2023 Strategic Plan here

Our Journey

Ā Mātau Ara
2019
Launch of high school workshops and civic dinner project
2018
Launch of Kōrero Pono
2018
Successful campaign to stop the billion dollar mega prison at Waikeria
2016
Successful campaign to raise the age of youth justice
2015
JustSpeak became the primary organisation for the Trust, advancing the work started 10 years earlier by matua Kim Workman
2014
Unlocking Prisons report
published
2013
Collaborated on a theatre production of Verbatim
2012
Māori and the justice system report
2011
JustSpeak was formed in Wellington as a youth branch of Rethinking Crime and Punishment and part of the Robson Hanan Trust
2005
Rethinking Crime and Punishment established

Our People

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Operational Team

Lisa Silipa

Lisa Silipa

Executive Director

Based in Tāmaki Makaurau, Lisa has experience in a wide range of roles in the social service sector including in youth justice and prisoner reintegration, and she is passionate about a restorative approach to justice. She has a Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Arts conjoint degree, a BA(Hons) in Development Studies, and a Masters in Social Work.

Kelsey Lee

Kelsey Lee

Senior Campaigner

Originally from Ahuriri Napier, she has been involved in a range of campaigning, including local body politics, Government and social justice kaupapa. This experience helps support our whanau by taking lived experiences to those in positions of power.

Sen Thong

Sen Thong

Communications and Campaign Support Manager

Chris Jupp

Chris Jupp

Fundraiser

Chris brings a range of fundraising and engagement experience, as well as proximity to those with lived experience of the criminal justice system and ardent fishing enthusiasm

Board Members

Pam Thorburn

Pam Thorburn

Acting Chairperson

Management Executive

Catherine Marks

Catherine Marks

Board member

Public law specialist

Katie Perkins

Katie Perkins

Board Secretary

10 years experience in the Police, including in Youth Engagement and Supported Resolutions. Now studying Te Reo Māori full time.

Laura Johnstone

Laura Johnstone

Board member

Researcher and PhD Candidate in Criminal Justice at the University of Canterbury Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha.

Adrienne Thompson

Adrienne Thompson

Treasurer

Ngāti Apakura, based in Te Tau Ihu. Project Lead at Wakatū Incorporation, with 10 years experience in the philanthropic sector. Māmā of 5 boys

Charles Harvey

Charles Harvey

Board member

Lawyer of 6 years, currently working at the Commerce Commission managing prosecutions under the Fair Trading Act.

Samantha Casey

Samantha Casey

Board member

Registered social worker currently working as a Practice Lead advocating for tamariki, rangatahi and whānau within Care and Protection, Mental Health and Youth Justice.

Advisors to the board

Tā Kim Workman

Tā Kim Workman

Kaumātua

The voice of reason and the face of criminal justice reform