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flag A New Zealand youth bootcamp for Māori men showed reduced offending but faced major implementation flaws and one death.

flag A 12-month military-style youth bootcamp pilot in New Zealand, running from July 2024 to August 2025, involved 10 young Māori men with significant challenges. flag While most reoffended within two months of release, the program showed reductions in the frequency and seriousness of offending compared to a control group. flag Participants demonstrated improved attitudes, increased remorse, and better family and cultural engagement. flag However, the evaluation cited rushed implementation, staff turnover, inadequate transition planning, and insufficient integration of Māori culture as major limitations. flag One participant died, and others absconded or were transferred. flag Officials acknowledged valuable lessons learned but stressed the need for larger, longer-term studies to assess true impact.

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