Government increases funding to restorative justice

The National-led Government is increasing funding for adult restorative justice by $2 million over the next three years.

Restorative justice helps address the harm done to victims, holds offenders to account, and reduces re-offending. Increasingly evidence here and overseas highlights the positive benefits of restorative justice for both victims and offenders.

Offenders who plead guilty are eligible for restorative justice, but only about 5 per cent of them can participate in restorative justice conferences. The reprioritised funding will help increase the number of conferences, particularly in areas with high Maori populations and high offending.

Increasing restorative justice supports National’s commitment to addressing drivers of crime.

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