In "Why a Father Thanked Me—His Child's Prosecutor," Rishabh Barve asks, "Why?" Why would a father thank the prosecutor sanctioning his son? And how might young people volunteering in diversion programs continue to inspire such gratitude? This TedX talk explores both questions, uncovering a lesser known impact to restorative justice. Rishabh Barve is a high school senior who serves as a student attorney for Johnson County Youth Court in Kansas City. From Anaheim to D.C., and convention halls to courtrooms, he has competed as an orator to hone his skills as a public speaker. A dabbler in novel writing and a policymaker in training, Rishabh looks forward to speaking at his first TEDx event. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx