Karen Chhour: Children's Minister on the Government's plan to roll out military academies for young offenders later this year - Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive

The Children's Minister says new military academies for youth offenders will be different from bootcamps which have been tried in the past.

Karen Chhour says the Government plans to have a pilot programme operating by mid-year, led by Oranga Tamariki.

Chhour says a group of experts and several community organisations have been brought in to put a well-rounded program together.

"It focuses on rehabilitation and a trauma-informed approach as well, alongside having that military approach." 

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