Jarrod Gilbert
Insight: Future of Gangs
As more New Zealanders are initiated into gangs, Philippa Tolley asks, what future lies ahead for those in them and those dealing with the fall out. Video, Audio
Critical time for justice in NZ: Jarrod Gilbert
Dr Jarrod Gilbert from the University of Canterbury has likened Andrew Little's intent to reform the prison system, with the abolition of the death penalty by Minister of Justice Ralph Hanan in 1961… Audio
Jarrod Gilbert and Greg Newbold - Criminal justice in NZ
Jarrod Gilbert and Greg Newbold are the editors of a new book examing our criminal justice system. Called 'Criminal Justice: A New Zealand introduction', a number of experts and academics have… Audio
Three strikes law out, did it have an effect?
The three strikes law is being scrapped by the new government. The new Minister of Justice Andrew Little argues it has not successfully reduced serious crime or acted as a deterrent, so by the middle… Audio
Bennett 'not fit' to be Minister after 'fewer human rights' call
Sociologist Jarrod Gilbert who studies gangs says human rights belong to everyone, and if Paula Bennett doesn't appreciate that, she's not fit to be Police Minister. Yesterday National's police… Audio
National's boot camp plan - keeping kids from prison or ambulance at bottom of cliff?
Critics say a National Party plan to send hardened youth criminals to an army bootcamp is aimed at winning votes but will never work. Canterbury University criminologist Jarrod Gilbert and the Morgan… Audio
Vicki Letele death: Jarrod Gilbert says release 'good decision'
The terminally ill prisoner Vicki Letele has died at her home. Letele was released from prison to die at home following a campaign by her family and prisoner advocates. Jarrod Gilbert, a sociologist… Audio
Jarrod Gilbert on why the govt is spending up large on prisons
Most new prison beds will be at a new 1500 bed facility at the existing Waikeria Prison in Waikato. Dr Jarrod Gilbert joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Gang numbers on rise
A leading expert on gangs thinks gang numbers are on the rise, but perhaps not to the extent the Police Association alleges. Audio
Researcher relieved with police's turnaround on data collection
A leading researcher on gangs, Jarrod Gilbert, is impressed with the police's turnaround on how it releases data after he was previously blocked from having access Audio
Architecture a factor in preventing Ashburton style tragedies
The Ministry of Social Development says it won't comment until it is sentenced for failing to provide a safe work place at its Ashburton office where Russell Tully shot four employees, killing two of… Audio
Author Jarrod Gilbert badly injured in motorcycle crash
Gang expert and award-winning author Jarrod Gilbert has been badly injured in a motorcycle crash during an organised ride in the South Island.
Mistaken identities and messed-up memberships
Mediawatch looks at cases of mistaken identity in two newspapers which caused confusion recently - including one which was close to home.
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Leading gang researcher gets apology from police
A leading researcher has had an apology from the police, after they denied him access to basic data because of his links with gangs. Audio
Police and Govt slated for muzzling access for researcher
Criticism of the police and the Government is growing after a leading researcher on gangs was stopped from getting police data. Audio
Academic questions police restrictions on data
The country's leading researcher on gangs says he's being muzzled by the police who've blocked him from getting basic information. Audio
Gang leader wins council contract
A Black Power leader has won a $50k contract from the Dunedin City Council. Dr Jarrod Gilbert explains if it's possible for gang members to really leave the gang. Audio
Howard League: Lack of healthcare an ongoing issue for prisons
The Department of Corrections declined our request for an interview on Morning Report. Jarrod Gilbert is a spokesperson on national corrections issues for the Howard League for Penal Reform. Audio
Govt to crack down on gangs
The Government's proposed crackdown on gang related crime is being labelled an easy pre-election hit. Audio
Police - vowing to bring to justice the other killers
The police are vowing to bring to justice the other killers of Mellory Manning after today's guilty verdict for Mongrel Mob prospect Mauha Fawcett. Audio