The YCJA was passed by parliament in 2003, but similar laws have been in place since the 1890's.
Defines the consequences young people aged 12-17 face for criminal offences.
Some examples of consequences include counselling and community service.

- Note: Community service - refers to help in the community performed as part of a sentence (e.g., picking up garbage on the highway).

- Note: Sentence - refers to a consequence for a crime determined by a court of law (e.g., imprisonment).

Allows adult sentences for serious crimes committed by youth fourteen years of age or older.
Protects the privacy of offenders; their name is not published unless they receive an adult sentence.
Most avoid a criminal record: a permanent record of breaking the law which is made public.
Police forces - local, provincial, and federal - are responsible for upholding the YCJA.

	Created by Lyall Rosier over 6 years ago

Year 10 Law Slide Set on Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), created by Lyall Rosier on 08/02/2018.