JD: So the legislature in New Zealand
led the way?
DM: The indigenous Maori minority
whose children were overrepresented in
justice and welfare systems incongruent
with their cultural values led the way, and
the legislature had the collective presence
of mind, moral fiber, humility, and political
will to responsively follow.
JD: Could the Vermont legislature act
similarly?
DM: In our own way, yes. It wouldn’t look
the same. We have different change drivers and system features. We already have
enabling legislation and