新西兰法院系统正在进行改革,以便通过普通语言、支持和筛查更好地为神经多样化的青年服务,目的是防止错误定罪和减少再犯罪。 New Zealand's court system is reforming to better serve neurodiverse youth through plain language, support, and screening, aiming to prevent wrongful convictions and reduce reoffending.

新西兰的司法系统往往无法做到神经多元性的个人,特别是自闭症、ADHD或脑损伤的青年,因为它依赖于神经典型的通信和决策标准、研究人员Mark Henaghan和Jean Choi的报告。 New Zealand’s justice system often fails neurodiverse individuals, particularly youth with autism, ADHD, or brain injuries, due to its reliance on neurotypical communication and decision-making standards, researchers Mark Henaghan and Jean Choi report. Teina Pora 因一项他没有犯下的罪行而服刑 21 年，这凸显了对神经残疾缺乏了解如何导致严重的不公正现象。 The wrongful conviction of Teina Pora, who served 21 years for a crime he didn’t commit, underscores how lack of understanding of neurodisability can lead to serious injustices. 为了解决这个问题,地区法院的《青年成人名单》试点方案——为18至24岁的人服务——使用普通语言、修改法庭环境、多学科支助和家庭参与,以改善结果。 To address this, the District Court’s Young Adult List pilot program—serving 18- to 24-year-olds—uses plain language, modified court settings, multidisciplinary support, and family engagement to improve outcomes. 正在引入执行功能挑战的早期筛查，该计划显示出减少再犯罪和系统陷阱的希望，尽管不断增加的案件量威胁到其可扩展性。 Early screening for executive functioning challenges is being introduced, and the program shows promise in reducing reoffending and system entrapment, though rising caseloads threaten its scalability. 专家们敦促更广泛地采用神经包容性做法,以确保公平待遇。 Experts urge broader adoption of neuro-inclusive practices to ensure fair treatment.