Youth Criminal Justice Act And The Implications For The Education System

Youth Criminal Justice Act And The Implications For The Education System


On April 1, 2003 the YCJA was created (Youth Criminal Justice
Act) this act replaced the Young Offenders Act.
The change in legislation is because the federal government
is trying to reform the Canadian youth.

Most of the young people that are imprisioned is because of the distruction of and/or in relation to propety. Only 20% of young people in custody in Canada have actually committed some sort of violent offence. The incarcertion rate for youth is higher then the rate for adults. Young people tend to get longer sentences then adults do.

The YCJA includes among all of it's provisions a "declaration
of principle " This declaration says that the victim should be treated with courtesy, respect and compassion they are also given an opportunity to participate and be heard. It also says that the criminal justice department system for young people should "emphasize fair accountability of young ...