New Zealand plans to establish Young Offender Military Academies to reduce reoffending rates.

New Zealand plans to establish Young Offender Military Academies, combining rehabilitative and trauma-informed care approaches with a military-style environment, to reduce reoffending rates among serious and persistent young offenders. A pilot program will begin mid-year, while legislative changes are being developed to strengthen consequences for young people involved in criminal activities. The academies are part of ongoing efforts to tackle prolific youth offending in the country.