The number of children in the criminal justice system has dropped significantly over the past 15 years. According to the National Audit Office, the average number of young people in custody fell by 73% in the decade up to 2021.

For so long we have wanted to welcome youth justice services into our community. Co-directors Yvonne and Jill have worked with young people in and around the youth justice space...

Every child has the right to have their voice heard but how well do we uphold this right for children and young people in youth justice?

Here at Mind Of My Own we recently attended an hour long session on Māori language and culture as part of our efforts to understand more about the people and culture of New Zealand (also known as Aotearoa).

any aspects make up a person’s identity: gender, race, ethnicity, hobbies, interests, friends, family and so much more.

Every child in the world has the right to a childhood. It’s that simple.