New youth panel formed for children with incarcerated parents

Wednesday 25 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 25 Jun 2025, 9:10pm

In this story Karen Chhour, Claire Achmad

A new advisory panel, Ngā Rangatira Mō Apōpō, has been established by young people impacted by whānau incarceration. The group met with Children's Minister Karen Chhour at Parliament to present an open letter. They are seeking more support to ensure children are not penalised for their family members' crimes.

How they headlined it

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1. RNZWed 25 Jun 2025, 8:55pm

   'We were the silent victim' - children with parents in prison form new panel to help kids (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesWed 25 Jun 2025, 9:10pm

   Children who had parents in prison form new panel (opens in new tab)