An Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice senior leader's keen to see youth offender boot camps continue beyond the pilot. 

The 12-month military-style camp trial with 10 of New Zealand's most serious young offenders has wrapped. 

Eight completed the programme, seven re-offended requiring them to return to camp, and one passed away in a road accident. 

Oranga Tamariki Deputy CEO Ian Chapman says this was the last stop shop before a life in corrections. 

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An Oranga Tamariki Youth Justice senior leader's keen to see youth offender boot camps continue beyond the pilot.&nbsp;
The 12-month military-style camp trial with 10 of New Zealand's most serious young offenders has wrapped.&nbsp;
Eight completed the programme, seven re-offended requiring them to return to camp, and one passed away in a road accident.&nbsp;
Oranga Tamariki Deputy CEO Ian Chapman says this was the last stop shop before a life in corrections.&nbsp;
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Iain Chapman: Oranga Tamariki Deputy CEO discusses 'military-style' bootcamps for serious youth offenders

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