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It's not about Race or Age or Gender or Religion…it's about Poverty

child abuse, Christchurch, Discrimination, Economy, Education, Income, maori, Money, RacismBy Pat Brittenden January 18, 2012 8 Comments

For a long time I have had a bit of an untested theory. I’ve come to a place where I don’t think the negative statistics in New Zealand are about race, age, gender or religion. I think they’re about poverty and the by products of poverty. Let me back up a little and give you…

Family Group Conference works in 'Turangi' case

child abuse, Media, ViolenceBy Pat Brittenden January 18, 2012 Leave a comment

The 16 year old accused of horrific crimes to a 5 year old girl has pleaded guilty in court today. Many were annoyed and sceptical of the process that was unfolding before our eyes as another family group conference was held to ‘sort the criminal activity out’. Most roll their eyes when the mention of…