It's important children who offend get support as soon as possible
Young criminals will now have a support plan put in place within 48 hours of offending.
The Government is launching a $2 million youth crime package to fund locally-led solutions in Auckland, Waikato, Northland and Bay of Plenty.
A new, fast-tracked intervention approach will be taken for children aged 10 to 13 - dubbed serious or persistent offenders.
Youth worker Aaron Hendry told Tim Dower it's important children who offend get support as soon as possible.
Link to podcast and article: Youth worker: It's important children who offend get support as soon as possible (newstalkzb.co.nz)
