Scoop: Family group conferences fail too many: " Family group conferences fail too many
Wednesday, 7 July 2004, 3:23 pm
Press Release: New Zealand National Party
Tony Ryall MP
National Law & Order spokesman
6 July 2004
Family group conferences fail too many
Family group conferences are not working for too many young offenders, with latest figures showing some are attending up to 16 meetings with little or no result.
Mr Ryall says the family group conference system does not seem to work for hardcore, repeat offenders.
"We support the system for young people who do not usually get into trouble with the law, but there is limited value in using them repeatedly for those who are constantly in trouble."
