Darroch Ball MP

Spokesperson for Social Development
24 SEPTEMBER 2015

Intervention Called for at Youth Facility

Korowai Manaaki Youth Justice Facility in South Auckland requires immediate intervention and further oversight, says New Zealand First.

“New Zealand First has received information containing serious allegations about unsafe practices at this Youth Facility,” says New Zealand First Spokesperson for Social Development Darroch Ball.

“Minister of Social Development Anne Tolley has no idea what is going on in Child Youth and Family run Youth Justice facilities as she was unaware of these allegations or of Serco’s visit last week.

“The information we have highlights serious dysfunction within the facility, including security issues, sim cards and mobiles being smuggled in and out, intimidation of staff by youth, multiple assaults, under-reporting of incidences and constant understaffing.

“The fact that youth workers within Korowai Manaaki have contacted New Zealand First shows the Minister needs to step in immediately and put immediate measures in place to address these serious allegations, instead of issuing yet another report,” says Mr Ball.

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