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#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court
- 8 April 2019
In the seventh blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ CEO JULIE EDWARDS writes that Auckland’s Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Court demonstrates effective justice by holding people to account and supporting them to connect with family and community. Participant handbook at the Alcohol and Other Drug…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Pasifika Court
- 8 April 2019
In the sixth blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS reflects on his day at Auckland’s Pasifika Court and the positive benefits of taking young people out of the traditional court system. When you walk into the Pasifika Court in…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Korowai Manaaki
- 8 April 2019
In the fifth blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ Executive Director – Advocacy and Strategic Communications CATH NEVILLE writes that the Korowai Manaaki youth detention centre has a strong emphasis on experienced staff and education. On Friday 5th April, we went to the Korowai Manaaki youth…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour – Challenge 2000
- 5 April 2019
In the fourth blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS recaps his meeting with staff from Challenge 2000, a youth development, community and family social work agency. On our arrival, manager Damian Dempsey told us we would be receiving a…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour – Kapiti Youth Services
- 4 April 2019
In the third blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS reflects on his visit to Kapiti Youth Services and the service’s person-centered, strength-based approach to the health and support needs of young people. Day two of our #JusticeSolutions tour started…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Ministry of Justice
- 4 April 2019
In the second blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS writes that the NZ Government has committed to engage New Zealand citizens in a public conversation around what we valued as a society. Several days into our #JusticeSolutions tour of…
#JusticeSolutions New Zealand tour - Victoria University of Wellington
- 1 April 2019
In the first blog reflecting on the observations of our #JusticeSolutions tour of New Zealand, Jesuit Social Services’ General Manager – Justice Programs DANIEL CLEMENTS writes that strong political leadership has resulted in the embrace of restorative justice principles and international best practice in detention facilities. Jesuit Social Services’ Daniel Clements and Catherine Neville at…
Jesuit Social Services visits New Zealand on #JusticeSolutions Tour
- 28 March 2019
Senior leaders from Jesuit Social Services will next week embark on a study trip to New Zealand to learn more about innovative approaches to dealing with adults and young people who have contact with the criminal justice system. The trip to New Zealand continues the organisation’s determination to take a discerning approach to justice policy,…
‘The staff taught us to be generous, understanding and to not label people by their appearance’
- 13 March 2019
Loyola College student MATHILDE MEAGHER reflects on her Christian Service placement with Jesuit Social Services and how this has shaped her plans for a future career. Throughout my experience at Jesuit Social Services, I learned many values that I will now carry with me throughout my life. The staff taught us to be patient, generous,…
Power to the people
- 12 March 2019
In this guest blog post, Loyola College student JULIA TRAN shares a powerful reflection on how her Christian Service placement with Jesuit Social Services changed her views about social, criminal and gender justice. Photos by Julia Tran, showcasing highlights of her week with our staff. Before spending a week at Jesuit Social Services, I had…