While in Wha Ti, the committee heard from three witnesses who felt community involvement was going to be the decisive factor in improvements to the youth justice system.
Ms. Mary Anne Jeremika, a social worker in Wha Ti, told the committee "unless people get involved, there is not much that can be done."
Mr. Jimmy Nitsiza and Ms. Carolyn Simpson, a justice of the peace and concerned citizen, told the committee that they looked forward to the opportunity for family and other youth to participate in the youth justice system.
The committee anticipates a stronger role for community involvement in the youth justice system if this bill is passed.