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Tax payers financing drug abuse
Thursday, 9 April 2009, 12:22 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Figures released this week show Drug abuse continues to be a growing factor in welfare dependance. Christine Davey, Sensible Sentencing's Spokesperson on Drug Issues has compared those figures with the previous year, Then, more than 5270 beneficiaries ... More >>
NZ Police Immune To Drug Abuse
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 9:21 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
From the meeting last week where 100 people from the wider Justice spectrum met to try and determine the drivers of crime, Pita Sharples is reported as asking “ Why is there so much anger in our communities, in our houses, on our streets." More >>
High crime will damage us internationally
Friday, 20 March 2009, 4:40 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The comments made by officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding New Zealand’s image with the United Nations being hurt if they proceed with bill to reform parole times and the ‘three strikes and you’re out’ idea clearly demonstrate a bureaucracy ... More >>
High crime will damage us more than sentencing law
Friday, 20 March 2009, 4:10 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The comments made by officials in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding New Zealand’s image with the United Nations being hurt if they proceed with bill to reform parole times and the ‘three strikes and you’re out’ idea clearly demonstrate a bureaucracy ... More >>
Officials Using Inflamatory Tactics – Watchdog
Friday, 20 March 2009, 10:57 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Foreign Affairs officials are using scare tactics to promote their own agenda says a victims watchdog organisation. More >>
Watchdogs call for inquiry into CYF
Friday, 13 March 2009, 9:38 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Family First has lifted the lid on the CYF Complaints Authority, or lack thereof, saying that they are regularly contacted by families who claim to have been unfairly treated by CYF Social Workers. More >>
‘Whacky Lefties’ Resort To Desperate Tactics
Tuesday, 10 March 2009, 5:30 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust has accused what they term “Whacky lefties” of using desperate tactics and outright lies in an attempt to undermine the groups influence on law and order policies. More >>
Yes Minister, Heads Must Roll
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 10:15 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
It appears we have a set of rules for the private sector and a totally different set of rules for heads of Government departments. More >>
It is time to get tough, now!
Wednesday, 18 February 2009, 9:51 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Kim Workman has come out and branded them "correctional quackery" and said they were motivated by revenge rather than rehabilitation. More >>
Boot Camps Got To Be Better Than Status Quo
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 2:11 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The facts are clear. A section of our community is out of control and violent crime is out of control, and knockers such as Kim Workman and Phil Goff are simply playing politics according to Police and Corrections Spokesman for the Sensible Sentencing ... More >>
News Flash: Drug Users have Mental Health problems
Tuesday, 17 February 2009, 9:52 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Until we have Intervention, Treatment and Rehabilitation for these people, this situation will only worsen. How long must we wait?” More >>
Civil Liberties Scare Mongering
Thursday, 12 February 2009, 9:45 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The Sensible Sentencing Trust are backing government Bills to bust gangs, and give greater police powers to take DNA, they are also supporting a proposal to compensate victims of serious crime by a levy on fines and crimes. More >>
Comment from Kevin McNeil
Thursday, 5 February 2009, 9:34 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
May The Dogs Rot In Hell! Today New Zealand AGAIN witnessed the sentencing of ADULTS who over a period of time, beat, humiliated, tortured and eventually ended a young Childs life, Nina Glassie. May you always rest in peace, god bless you. More >>
Glassie Sentences A Disgrace Says Watchdog
Wednesday, 4 February 2009, 4:26 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
The sentences handed down in the Nia Glassie case are further confirmation that our Justice System is self-destructing says a prominent justice watchdog. More >>
Rapist paroled in striking distance of victim
Tuesday, 3 February 2009, 9:44 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A Christchurch mother is alarmed and wants answers why her daughter’s rapist has been paroled within striking distance of local schools – and her daughter. More >>
Internet Gagging Orders – What’s Next ?
Tuesday, 27 January 2009, 10:25 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
A recent Law Commission Report raised the possibility of Internet gag orders, to prevent people from being able to search for information on prior convictions online. More >>
A Gauntlet to Children's Welfare Agencies
Monday, 26 January 2009, 10:58 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
An Open Letter to all the Organisations who purport to care about Children / Family's welfare, from Christine Davey, Sensible Sentencing's Spokesperson on Drug Issues and Children's Welfare. More >>
Crime watchdog supports mother’s actions
Friday, 23 January 2009, 12:08 pm | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Sensible Sentencing Trust backs Christchurch mother in raising awareness of rapist being released. More >>
Outside The Wire With Weapon Of Choice – A Shovel
Friday, 23 January 2009, 10:39 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
How many violent offences must a criminal have before we forget about rehabilitation asks the Sensible Sentencing Trust. More >>
Kim Workman needs a reality check!
Wednesday, 14 January 2009, 9:58 am | Sensible Sentencing Trust
Recent articles written by Kim Workman, Director of the Rethinking Crime and Punishment project, which looks into alternatives to prison are way off the mark, according to Leah Matena, Christchurch Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson. More >>
