44841 (2024). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children

44841 (2024). Hon Willow-Jean Prime to the Minister for Children: How many young people were provided with information about the pilot military-style academy and given the choice to participate?

Hon Karen Chhour: I am advised 18 young people were initially identified as meeting the established criteria for potential participation before the Military-Style Academy Pilot commencement date. Of those 18, 13 young people, their families, and professionals supporting them were provided information about the Pilot and discussed further with them at a Family Group Conference or whānau hui.