Pasifika People In Youth Justice System Report 2023

Understanding the views and experiences of Pasifika youth and their parents/caregivers about mental health and wellbeing was the key focus of this research. Due to the overwhelming numbers of Pasifika youth in the justice system, alongside the over-representation yet under-reporting of Pasifika youth in mental health, these two areas were merged to: 1. Explore mental health problems and substance use among Pasifika youth with offending behaviour. 2. Examine culture, family and spirituality and their association with mental health. 3. Understand the experiences of the youth justice system for Pasifika youth and how they came to offend.