New Zealand reintroduces boot camps for young offenders despite ineffectiveness evidence.

New Zealand is reviving "boot camps" for young offenders despite international and local evidence showing they are ineffective in reducing reoffending. Some reasons for this include politicians seeking to appear tough on crime, the appeal of military discipline to the public, and the ability to adapt boot camp models to bypass evidence of their ineffectiveness.

June 11, 2024
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