This report contains key findings from a deep dive study on the use of diversion and alternative sentencing of children in conflict with the law in Papua New Guinea (PNG). The study was commissioned and led by the National Juvenile Justice Committee (NJJC) with the support of UNICEF.
The research aimed to assess the use of diversion and alternative measures for children in conflict with the law in PNG and to explore the extent to which diversion is offered across the country, what those measures consist of and
the effectiveness of such efforts.
The purpose of the study was to provide specific recommendations for the Government of PNG on the development of laws, policies, capacities and quality alternatives to judicial proceedings and deprivation of liberty and practical guidance to implementers of diversion programmes.