TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

A COMPARISON OF RECENT ADULT AND YOUTH COURT AND CORRECTIONS DATA

• The Frequency of Custodial Sanctions in the Youth and Adult Courts
• The Use of Custodial Dispositions for Minor Offences
• Custodial Sentence Length Comparisons for Adults and Youths
• Rates of Incarceration

THE RISE IN USE OF CUSTODIAL SANCTIONS SINCE 1984

EXPLAINING THE INCREASE IN USE OF CUSTODY FOR YOUNG OFFENDERS

POTENTIAL IMPACT OF THE YOUTH CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT ON THE INCARCERATION OF YOUNG OFFENDERS

DISCUSSION

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