Youth Justice

Independent Advisory Group (IAG)

What is the YJIAG

The Youth Justice Independent Advisory Group (YJIAG) was established in 2003. The group aims to assist in overseeing the delivery and implementation of the Youth Offending Strategy, by providing an "out of government" forum for discussing initiatives and developments in the youth justice sector. The YJIAG develops independent, community-based advice to Ministers. The Group also provides feedback on policy and initiatives to Ministers and to senior government officials.

Members of the YJIAG are Ministerially appointed and they meet bi-monthly in Wellington. Secretariat and administrative functions are provided by the Ministry of Justice.

Members of the YJIAG

Principal Youth Court Judge Andrew Becroft (Chair)

PO Box 10-167, Wellington
judge.becroft@justice.govt.nz
Ph: (04) 914 3446 (PA)

Anni Watkin, Manager, Youth and Cultural Development Society (NGO), Christchurch

PO Box 13393, Christchurch
anniw@ycd.co.nz
Ph: (03) 366 0866

Dr John Langley, Dean of Education, University of Auckland

Private Bag 92019, Auckland
j.langley@auckland.ac.nz
Ph: (09) 623 8822

Kaye McLaren, Research and Training Consultant, Wellington

kaye.mclaren@paradise.net.nz

Frank Moult, Former Police Youth Aid Senior Constable, current Child, Youth and Family Youth Justice Coordinator, Palmerston North

PO Box 4163, Palmerston North

Dr Ian Lambie, Director of Clinical Psychology Training, University of Auckland

Private Bag 92019, Auckland
i.lambie@auckland.ac.nz
Ph: (09) 373 7599 ext 85012

La-Verne King, Barrister and Youth Advocate, KAM Legal, Manukau, Auckland

PO Box 76-787, Manukau
laverne@kamlegal.co.nz
Ph: (09) 966 0566