Over the last decade, I've given deep thought to systematic justice reform. The impact of domestic violence and violent head trauma on women's offending is poorly understood. Bail and sentencing laws can be unjust and counterproductive, and offending against people in custody is inhumane. It's not just; nor is it restorative. As the Hon Grant Robertson said in this House, we send people to prison as a punishment, not for punishment. There are four prisons in the Manurewa electorate, and their men, women, and young people are my constituents too. 