Forum on Gangs 2008

This forum was hosted by LGNZ for local government, central agencies and NGOs to share information, experiences, and practical solutions. The forum heard from key central government players including the Police, and the Ministries of Justice and Social Development (MSD) on government strategies from prevention through to enforcement.  A number of councils also shared their practical experiences of responding to gang activities within their communities. 

Some of the presentations and notes from the forum are available below.

Looking Back, Looking Beyond - Gang strategies in the wider context

  • Presentation (pdf) and paper (pdf) by Kim Workman, Director Rethinking Crime and Punishment

How is central government responding to gangs?

  • Presentation (pdf) by Lesley Daly, Policy Manager Crime Prevention Unit, MoJ
  • Presentation (pdf) by Carl Crafar, National Manager Youth Gangs, MSD

Community-based responses

  • Presentation (pdf) by Denis O'Reilly, Manager Mokai Whanau Ora National CAYAD project

Local government responses

  • Presentation (pdf) by Helen Paki, Acting Youth Development Team Leader, Community Development Unit, Hamilton City Council
  • Presentation (pdf) by Robyn Smith, Napier Crime Reduction Coordinator, Napier City Council and Caine Tawhai, Youth Leadership Coordinator, Ka Hao te Rangatahi

What role can local government take?

This was a facilitated workshop session for participants, using an Appreciative Inquiry process.