Many Canadians believe the formal justice system is failing. It is often criticized for being too costly and time consuming.
Meaningful reparation is rare.
All too often, offenders leave court only to commit similar types of crimes. Victims are often excluded from the court process and are rarely provided with an opportunity to heal from the effects of an offenders' actions. A more satisfying system of justice is needed. The philosophy of restorative justice is based on community healing. In other words, the community decides what is best for itself in terms of resolving certain criminal matters.