youths, especially youth gangs promoting antisocial behaviour. In their research, they found that restorative justice was particularly useful for indigenous juveniles. With the associated stress of a court process gone, and using restorative justice practices like family conferencing, the youth was less likely to re-offend. Furthermore, the study emphasizes youth backgrounds in their community to build a positive rapport with the community as a whole.
than general petty crime, as evident in the protests. With this ever-changing state of our society, we must continue to challenge whether our judicial system will be able to or should prevent the actions for a passionate cause. Even so, I strongly call for a change in Hong Kong’s criminal justice system to involve restorative justice to construct a positive foundation for the future of our society. 48
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