Idea 1 -Prisons – Should not cost a lot just a reorganization of existing structures. Could be trialled as a proof of concept.
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Have a two tiered prison system. You know , divide and conquer.

1st tier is prisons of the current structure.

2nd tier prisons are run on a strict spiritual and self sustaining model. Perhaps with some staff from Church groups.

To be promoted to a second tier prison, prisoners must commit to practice spiritual studies, show absolute respect for the prison staff and other prisoners and must participate in skills training and production of resources to make their prison as selfsustaining as possible. As well as preparing skills for release.

Prisoners can migrate to a second tier prison and finish their sentence so long as they meet the criteria of a second tier prison. Failing to meet the standards sees a transfer back to a tier one prison.

Second tier prisons are staffed by the most qualified staff, creating hopefully a focus on migrating to the better system.

Idea 2 – Immaturity.
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Have you ever seen the TV show “Supernanny”.

Human experience is such that we all go through a process of maturity. Think initiation ceremonies to give an ancient perspective.

By in large, a person stands a better chance of maturing well if they have good guidance from a mature person. Assume that mature here means a person of good character and selfless interest in the well being of others.

You know the type. Your mother.

In my opinion, this says the responsibility for the quality of security, safety, respect and maturity in our socities lies with the all the mature – not the immature.

There are times when mature people must address immature behaviors effectively. When this is done, immature people in the long run, are greatful.

In the main Police Officers as individuals join policing because they want to make a positive difference. At heart they a good spirited people willing to take on a difficult task on the behalf of their community. They are selected for their maturity and character and under go strong training.

Perhaps its time to show them respect and faith.

The Idea – SuperNanny’s Timeout.
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Introduce an immediate detention policy for immature, anti social behaviours.

Allow police officers to invoke an immediate detention against immature people who in the opinion of at least two officers and some form of evidence, have acted violently, taken drugs or acted anti-socially.

Apply progressively (and immediate) periods of 1 week, 2 weeks and 4 weeks, doing service at the nearest armed forces base.

Have social workers work with the offenders to create a profile and recommended steps to remedy the immature persons behavior.

Allow for an appeal against the Police Officers judgement at the end of the detention. Do not permit Offenders to be dismissed from employment until the third offence (4 weeks).

The spirit of this approach is take strong positive immediate actions to help young people mature and give them alternate information and contacts to guide then to better long term outcomes. It also aims to elevate the spirit of the police and reduce the load on the legal system.