Well the fatal stabbing of Sandringham dairy worker Janak Patel has reignited the debate about punishment versus rehabilitation for offenders.
But a Waikato-based trust claims to provide a solution that's based on respect rather than retribution.
Te Whāngai Trust is a native plant nursery and training centre, that welcomes people from all walks of life to learn new skills and get paid while they do it.
Reporter Tom Taylor and camera operator Nick Monro have the story.
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