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A punitive nation: NZ contemplates radical overhaul of its justice system

A punitive nation: NZ contemplates radical overhaul of its justice system

by EllenR | Mar 4, 2020 | Criminal justice, In the news

Professor Ian Lambie, chief science advisor for the justice sector, is interviewed for this deep-dive into criminal justice reform in Aotearoa New Zealand. Read the article by John McCrone on Stuff See Ian’s series of reports on criminal...
Traumatic brain injuries and imprisonment linked, study suggests

Traumatic brain injuries and imprisonment linked, study suggests

by EllenR | Jan 29, 2020 | Criminal justice, DCSAs, In the news

A study of inmates at Christchurch women’s prison has found nearly every woman interviewed had a history of multiple traumatic brain injuries. The study was cited by Dr Ian Lambie, the chief science advisor to the justice sector, who has published a discussion paper...
People with brain injuries, developmental issues ‘over-represented’ in justice system

People with brain injuries, developmental issues ‘over-represented’ in justice system

by EllenR | Jan 29, 2020 | Criminal justice, DCSAs, In the news

A discussion paper released on Wednesday by Chief Science Advisor for the Justice Sector, Dr Ian Lambie, found brain and behaviour differences were “over-represented” in the justice system, among both victims and offenders. Read the story on Stuff by Auckland health...
Traumatic brain injuries like Teina Pora case common in criminal justice system – report

Traumatic brain injuries like Teina Pora case common in criminal justice system – report

by EllenR | Jan 29, 2020 | Criminal justice, DCSAs, In the news

​The case of Teina Pora, who was wrongfully imprisoned for two decades after wrongly confessing to a crime he didn’t commit, is just the “tip of the iceberg” when it comes to brain injuries costing people their freedom, a new government report says. Read the article...
Release of the family violence report receives wide press coverage

Release of the family violence report receives wide press coverage

by EllenR | Dec 12, 2018 | Criminal justice, DCSAs, In the news

The report ‘Every 4 minutes: A discussion paper on preventing family violence in New Zealand’ was presented to the Parliamentary Undersecretary for Justice Jan Logie at Parliament on the 11 December 2018. The report is the third in the series of reports...
Stopping family violence: What does the evidence tell us?

Stopping family violence: What does the evidence tell us?

by EllenR | Dec 11, 2018 | Criminal justice, DCSAs, From the OPMCSA

How can family violence, and its impact on criminal activity, be prevented? A new report “Every 4 minutes – A discussion paper on preventing family violence in New Zealand” by justice sector Chief Science Advisor, Professor Ian Lambie, discusses the evidence and asks...

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