新西兰青年夜间警察牢房拘留增加了十倍,突出了系统性问题。 New Zealand youth overnight police cell detentions surge tenfold, highlighting systemic issues.

两年来,关押在警察牢房过夜的新西兰青年人数增加了10倍,原因是青年司法设施缺少床位,警察起诉增加。 The number of New Zealand youths held overnight in police cells has surged tenfold over two years, due to a lack of beds in youth justice facilities and increased police prosecutions. 维护者认为,这一趋势突出表明,需要为儿童福利机构Oranga Tamariki提供更多的资金和资源,以处理无家可归等根本问题。 Advocates argue this trend highlights the need for more funding and resources for Oranga Tamariki, the child welfare agency, to address root issues like homelessness. 首席青年法院法官强调,只应在涉及风险的严重案件中使用单元。 The Principal Youth Court Judge stresses cells should only be used for serious cases involving risk.