MAC Programmes
Military-Style Activity Camp (MAC) progammes are part of the Fresh Start youth justice initiatives.
The Rt Hon John Key, Prime Minister of New Zealand, at the 2010 MAC graduation.
Fresh Start provides comprehensive 12 month rehabilitative course for youth offenders at Child Youth & Family youth justice facilities.
YDU staff are involved in the delivery of the physical aspects of the military-style camp, at the beginning of the 12 month course. This is a 9 week programme involving YDU staff which develops discipline, routine and a sense of self respect amongst the participants.