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Youth criminal justice
Resources about the distinct laws and separate system for handling crimes committed by people under the age of 18, sometimes called young offenders.
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The Calgary Youth Justice Society, through a community-development approach, contributes to the success of Youth Justice Committees by providing fundamental support through public awareness, resources, training and guidance. They provide support and leadership to communities who are interested in establishing a Youth Justice Committee.
Related keywords: Restorative justice (46)
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The Edmonton Youth Justice is focused on youth and the early community intervention of young offenders or youth who are at risk of offending. They focus on restorative justice measures between the offender and the victim, as well as a focus on extra-judicial measures. They do this through the work of three youth justice committees in the City of Edmonton.
Related keywords: Restorative justice (46)
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From the Canadian Legal FAQs website, this site section provides answers to questions about for youth about issues such as family, criminal, medical and health related, legal and financial, activities (such as driving), school and work.
Related keywords: Adoption (20), Common law relationships (16), Divorce and separation (41), Drugs and alcohol (23), Guardianship and trusteeship (30), Health issues (61), Landlord and tenant (55), Marriage (26), Wills and estates (74)
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Since 1993, a different method has been used to deliver legal services to young persons who are charged with criminal offences in Edmonton and Calgary. Except where there is a conflict of interest, the Legal Aid Society of Alberta refers its clients in those cities to the Youth Criminal Defence Office (YCDO). The YCDO operates under the supervision of a Senior Counsel who is hired by and reports to the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society. The YCDO also employs a number of lawyers in Calgary and Edmonton. Social workers, youth workers and administrative staff support the lawyers.
Related keywords: Lawyers (49)
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This online publication produced by the John Howard Society of Alberta covers the following topics: Purpose and principles; Legal rights; Extrajudicial measures; Youth justice committees; Conferences; Classification of offences; and Youth Court. Visuals include a flowchart of the case process and a diagram of youth court. Also available as a PDF download.
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This webpage of Alberta Solicitor General and Public Security describes the role of youth justice committees and provides guidelines for forming a committee.
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The Youth Restorative Action Project is a Youth Justice Committee sanctioned under the new Youth Criminal Justice Act. It is the first YJC mandated to work in youth court with young people who have caused harm as a result of hate crimes and significant social issues YRAP is also the first such committee to be comprised entirely of Youth Members, and takes a unique approach to achieving the goals of Restorative Justice. YRAP also collaborates on projects promoting justice equality and rights for all youth, particularly youth at risk and new Canadians.
Related keywords: Restorative justice (46)
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This online resource from the Department of Justice Canada lists national, provincial and territorial resources available on youth crime and youth justice issues. Materials are either available for download or for ordering through the links listed.
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This government resource outlines the different rules that apply to youth records. It discusses issues such as when the record will be destroyed, who has access to the file, the impact it may have on work and travel and information about getting a pardon. There is also a chart outlining when, or if, the record will be destroyed.
Related keywords: Criminal records and pardons (13)
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This webpage was developed by the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, and provides information on the Act, a pocket guide to the Act as well as training manuals, videos and FAQs.
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