Key issues from conversations with rangatahi, and the people supporting them.

Justice Unlocked highlights the experiences and insights of youth justice workers.

The expansion of citizen’s arrest powers is a dangerous and irresponsible move by the Government.

We are writing to you to express our deep and sincere concerns about the Oranga Tamariki (Responding to Serious Youth Offending) Amendment Bill currently passing through Parliament.

The independent watchdog Aotearoa Justice Watch which details numerous allegations of mistreatment by police and prison officers. 

The Department of Corrections have announced more plans to transfer people to other prisons around the country.

The Department of Corrections have been on a recruitment drive lately, but who are they recruiting and for what purpose?

Pillars - Ka Pou Whakahou (Pillars) youth advisory panel is calling for urgent legislative action and  policy change.

We call on the government to take action to protect people in the justice system from COVID-19.

My hope is that no matter what view you currently take that you might do your own research into decriminalisation, with an open mind.

Let's keep moving on drug law, and take this step forward for the wellbeing of all of our communities.

Justice advocacy group JustSpeak is calling on Minister Davis to show leadership and focus on his commitments.

It is clear that Corrections has failed its own standards, and failed to uphold commitments promised under Hōkai Rangi.

Minister of Corrections must take action and end injustice at Waikeria.

There is overwhelming evidence showing that prisons as the default response to crime increases harm in our communities.

The government needs to step up and show courageous leadership to implement evidence based drug law reform. 

The upcoming cannabis referendum is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Cannabis legalisation is a meaningful step in the right direction for transforming our justice system.

The first priority for a compassionate public health-based response is the release of elderly people in prison.

Māori experience profound bias and discrimination in our justice system.