RIPPLE

**RIPPLE COMMENT** According to CBC News (established source), a Charlottetown woman was sentenced to one year in jail for inflicting life-ending injuries on her three-month-old daughter, a rare case of infanticide on Prince Edward Island. The judge ruled that jail time is necessary to uphold public confidence in the justice system and condemn the woman's actions. The causal chain begins with the sentencing decision, which may lead to increased awareness about the severity of child abuse cases within marginalized communities. This increased awareness could, in turn, influence policymakers to allocate more resources for prevention programs targeting these groups (short-term effect). In the long term, this might result in a shift towards more effective support systems for vulnerable families, potentially reducing the overrepresentation of marginalized youth in the justice system. The domains affected by this news event are: * Youth and the Justice System * Marginalized Communities This RIPPLE comment is based on an official announcement (the court's sentencing decision). It is uncertain how the public's perception of the justice system will impact policy changes, as this depends on various factors, including the level of community engagement and media coverage. If there is a sustained public outcry for increased support systems for marginalized families, policymakers may be more likely to allocate resources accordingly.