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"Restorative Justice is more than 6 times cost effective than traditional criminal justice". I found this really interesting because debates around the world have been going on whether restorative justice should be the future, and this key piece of evidence really shifts the tide towards restoration. This is especially helpful when people try to point out that restoration doesn't work. But if it is 6 times cheaper, why not at least try?

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Simply put, there needs to be more attention put towards Restorative Justice.

From the costs of sending a youth through a restorative justice program, is estimated to be under 1000 dollars - shocking numbers, especially considering how much it costs to raise a child . Especially also considering the costs the program may be - if given to an adult. Understandable, how precious and simply how differently the treatment is considered - those of a youth and comparatively to those of an adult.
"...Adult corrections cost about 75% more than youth corrects."

Honestly, I believe a primary step to Restorative Justice which may shape a child's life differently and guide them to acknowledge the consequences of their actions.

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Something that stood out to me was the effectiveness of Restorative Justice. Recidivism decreases, as high as a 30% reduction in recidivism. I found this very interesting because not only is restorative justice less expensive compared to traditional criminal justice, it's also effective.

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I found it interesting that about half of youth offenders end up re-offending in adulthood and that Restorative Justice programs can reduce this by almost 50%. I am well aware of the vicious cycle of incarceration, especially in the United States, and I think this is a great alternative to incarceration which actually has proof of working.

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Something that stood out was the affordability of restorative justice in comparison to the Canadian legal system. It is quite unfortunate that the average cost of a youth offender through adolescence is estimated at $823,099. However, if the route of a restorative justice program is taken it is estimated at $1000 which is far less. Since most convicts are younger it is more than likely that they are in need of more guidance. This shows that the restorative justice is the better system to use.

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The massive financial difference between processing and punishing a youth offender throughout adolescence and simply sending them to a restorative camp. ($822,000)

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The fact that stood to me was that of 90,000 youth accused of crime each year, the majority are boys aged 16-17. That's the age range of most of us in class, so I'm quite surprised. Speaking from experience, I know we all make stupid decisions at this time in our lives, and we're in need of guidance, thus restorative justice is the best way to help.

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"About half of youth offenders re-offend in adulthood and adult corrections cost about 75% more than youth corrections." (Page 2, under the "Restorative Justice" heading, 4th paragraph)

What stood out to me here is how much time really is of the essence when it comes to restorative justice. The high rates of re-offence are alarming and they demonstrate the need for restorative justice to be at the forefront when it is a question of youth offenders.

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Arashdeep                             One thing that stood out to me was that the average cost youth offender throughout adolescence can reach to over $800,000 and the number of youths accused of committing a crime in 2015 was over 92,000.               

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Arashdeep                             One thing that stood out to me was that the average cost youth offender throughout adolescence can reach to over $800,000 and the number of youths accused of committing a crime in 2015 was over 92,000.               

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"Restorative Programs result in as high as 30% reduction in recidivism".
What stood out to me was that restorative justice is statistically proven to decrease chances of an offender committing similar criminal acts in the future. Restorative programs work not only to oppose the impacts of being formally charged but also promote healing for the young offender. In opposition to formal charges, restorative justice targets the psychological and emotional reasoning behind the committed act. It thus allows for youth to grow as responsible citizens of Canada.

Also found it interesting that Restorative justice was an idea that originally stemmed from Aboriginal Law (something we studied in our debates).

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"Over 90 000 youth are accused of crime every year and most are boys age 16-17" I found this part of the infographic most interesting because it makes me think about the different factors which could contribute to boys being more involved such crimes in comparison to girls. It also makes me wonder if these statistics are accurately represented within the media.

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The economical benefits of going with restorative justice seem almost obvious. ~ $820,000 compared to a $1,000 cost for a restorative justice program (with more benefits and learning/improvement opportunity).

I knew the legal/jail system was expensive, but I never knew it was that crazy of a number

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I was surprised at the massive cost and length of the legal system when in comes to youth justice.  It was comprised of 8 different steps, each taking up a lot of time. Moreover, the fact that the cost of a youth offender in the traditional legal system is "$823,099" is astounding to me, especially when we consider that the alternative, Restorative Justice costs only about $1000.

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I found it interesting that the most common youth crimes are theft, common assault, and mischief. The reading about the Young  Offender's Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act stated that a common criticism of these acts was that they were too lenient to deal with extremely serious crimes, like murder. However, this fact makes it clear that the majority of crimes perpetrated by people between the ages of 12-17 do not fit into that category. This highlights the necessity of a legal system that can rehabilitate young offenders and will not cause them to commit more serious crimes more frequently.

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According to Statistics Canada, 92051 youth were accused of a crime in 2015.

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"As high as 30% reduction in recidivism."

Recidivism is best defined as the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend (Oxford). Personally, I think the long-term goal of any legal system should be to reduce criminality and encourage rehabilitation as opposed to commonly accepted acts of retribution. Recidivism promotes a paradigm of negative behaviour and can lead to the stacking of multiple charges, something the legal system should avoid. Multiple offences take up many resources on the behalf of our government, don't address negative behavioural habits, psychological and welfare concerns, and only lead to higher rates of criminality. Recidivism is often at the core of discussion when concerning topics like incapacitation (imposing restrictions that one would normally not have) and specific deterrence (where sentences are given according to the specific crime committed). Although imposed sentencing can help one realize the gravity of their actions, low recidivism rates are a likely result of a system that wants to integrate members back into society rather than harshening the punishments.

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I found that the amount of children who even accused in Canada is something that stands out a lot. I found this quite shocking as one would expect there to only be a couple hundred or a bit over a thousand cases where a minor is accused, but it is actually 90000.  Thus was very concerning to me as I though that Canada is a place where all the youth are provided a chance for a well future without any crime, but then you also see the amount of young people being accused of a crime.

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I found it interesting that " restorative justice is six times more cost effective than normal criminal justice. " This was interesting as the main focus of restorative justice is to rehabilitate the convict and make them ready to face the world as a better individual. Since majority of the convicts are 16-17 year old teenager boys, it's evident that they're in need of guidance and not punishment. Not only it restorative justice more cost efficient but it is also a better method overall.

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Restorative justice result in a reduction of recidivism, "as high as 30% reduction in recidivism." Recidivism, which is defined by Oxford as "the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend" is a serious problem present within the prison systems of Canada and the United States. This statistic stands out to me as the concept of restorative justice reduces the prominence of this issue by preventing youths that are small-time offenders from going to prison, thus diminishing their chance of reoffending or committing serious crimes in the future. Countries with low recidivism rates are more successful in reducing crime overall, boosting the re-integration of offenders into society and cuting down on the funds associated with incarceration. Shifting to a system of restorative justice seems to be the best course of action for Canada's criminal justice system.

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Restorative justice seems to be more efficient in reducing recidivism. Up to a 30% reduction. (Reduction in re offending). Recidivism is a common problem with legal systems all over the world, the point of sentencing is to rehabilitate and convince offenders to stay away from breaking the law. Seeing as though restorative justice has success with reducing recidivism I wonder how the law is adapting and changing their sentencing to meet their goal. (How else is the legal system adapting to reduce recidivism)

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After viewing the information in the infographic what stands out the most about the youth justice system in Canada?  *Make sure to point out one specific thing from the infographic and then explain.