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ORANGA RANGATAHIWhakangao kia Haumaru a Rangatahi. Investing in prevention – An innovative indigenous approach to tackle youth offending

AUSTRALASIAN YOUTH JUSTICE CONFERENCE

SYDNEY, MAY 2019

SHAUN BROWNREGIONAL MANAGER, YOUTH JUSTICE, ORANGA TAMARIKI

ORANGA RANGATAHI: WHAT WE AREOranga Rangatahi is:

• Designed for 14-16 year olds

• Led by the community, co-ordinated by Oranga Tamariki

• Involves local iwi and Māori social services

• Focused on prevention

• Supportive of both rangatahi and their whānau

• Maintained by locals who know the rangatahi best

• Voluntary, with young people referred to the programme

• About helping young people achieve better outcomes

• Positive and practical

ORANGA RANGATAHI: OUTCOMES• Reduced offending behaviour reported by Police

• Fewer young people entering the youth justice system

• No siblings of participants involved in youth justice

• Rangatahi are connected with culture

• Stronger connections between parents of rangatahi

• Better relationships between local agencies

ROSE WERETACO-ORDINATOR, YOUTH JUSTICE, ORANGA TAMARIKI

ORANGA RANGATAHI: HOW IT WORKS• A young person is referred to the programme

• Barriers to wellbeing are identified

• Needs, risks and strengths assessed

• Plans are developed

Then we:

• Prioritise relational intervention

• Build trust and support young people

• Implement the plan

• Support re-engagement with school and connection to community services and cultural activities that build strength

PAM SOUTHORANGA RANGATAHI PARENT

FOR MORE INFORMATIONWe would love to hear any feedback you may have:

Email: youthjustice@ot.govt.nz

To learn more about Oranga Tamariki and our Youth Justice service:

orangatamariki.govt.nz

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Subscribe to our Monthly External Newsletter: communications@ot.govt.nz

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