Two years ago, a woman approached me at a restaurant. After introducing herself through tears, she thanked me for saving her daughter's life. Now in her 20s, her daughter went through the family group conference process and the mandatory follow-up to get accountability. The then 15-year-old, who had started to self-harm, was made to take responsibility for her actions. This intervention was enough to turn her life around. Fourteen years later, she's happy, owns a house, and has a responsible job in the hospitality industry. It really isn't rocket science, but it requires sensible policies. Police resources must be put in the right places.