Darroch Ball MP Spokesperson for Youth
Affairs 18 OCTOBER 2016
BIG PRISON SPEND
RESULT OF FAILING YOUTH COURT
The $1 billion
being spent on more prison beds would not be necessary if
the justice system stopped youth from going on to offend as
adults, says New Zealand First.
“Half of all adult
prisoners have previously been convicted as a youth,” says
New Zealand First Spokesperson for Youth Affairs Darroch
Ball.
“But the youth justice system is failing, so today
the government announced spending of $1 billion for another
1800 new beds in adult prisons.
“Instead of being the
stopping point in a short life of crime the youth justice
system is a breeding ground and conveyer belt for criminals.
“The vast majority of youth are just being re-cycled
around the system getting warnings or diversion and
continually reoffending.
“We need investment to correct
and address our youth system instead of throwing billions at
the problem when it’s far too late,” says Mr
Ball.
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