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Judge Frances Eivers on keeping children out of the criminal justice system
Nov 3, 2023
Judge Frances Eivers discusses challenges faced by First Nations children in Australia and New Zealand, including colonization and intergenerational trauma. The importance of supporting families and implementing rehabilitative programs is highlighted. Positive changes in the legal system and the significance of empathy in the work of a judge are also explored.
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- Cultural pride, family, and community support play a crucial role in shaping a child's worldview and interest in justice and law.
- In addressing the overrepresentation of indigenous children in the criminal justice system, there is a need for intensive support, rehabilitation, and community-based solutions.
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Judge Francis Evers' Background and Shaped Worldview
Judge Francis Evers, the Chief Children's Commissioner of New Zealand, shares her background growing up in a small town and her mixed Māori and Irish heritage. Raised by hardworking parents with a strong sense of social justice, she emphasizes the importance of family, community, and cultural pride in shaping her worldview and interest in justice and law.
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