Archives
Over the years, the John Howard Society of Alberta has created a large collection of research & policy documents for public legal education.
We are pleased to offer the public as much of our older materials as possible, in order to assist researchers, students, and anyone else interested in the history of criminal justice in Alberta and Canada.
You can choose to view all documents in a certain category, search for documents, and sort the list by any column.
An Important Note
Some of the documents listed below are no longer accurate due to changes in legislation or policy, and so are primarily useful for research purposes only. If you are concerned, please contact us and we can give you more information about current legislation and policy.
All documents below are in PDF format except where indicated.
| Image | Title | Content | Document Categories | Date Published | Download Link | hf:tax:document_category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | A Closer Look at Youth and Crime in Canada (2008) | The Canadian public’s perception that the youth crime rate is a growing phenomena in society … | Youth Justice | 2008/01/01 | youth-justice | |
 | A Guide to the Young Offenders Act in Alberta (4th Edition) | (NOTE: This document is more of historical interest, since it was replaced by the Youth … | Guides | 1996/01/01 | guides | |
 | ALCL0101 – Alcohol and the Law | (Activity – Intended for Teachers, Secondary Grade Level) This document is intended for use as a … | Alcohol, Education | 2011/03/01 | alcohol education | |
 | Alternative Custody Programs for Youth (1997) | A description of the differences among wilderness camps, boot camps and work camps for young … | Youth Justice | 1997/01/01 | youth-justice | |
 | An Analysis of the Issue of “Delay” for Sentencing Purposes by Accused Held in Remand (March 2009) | “…officials within the justice system, primarily Attorney’s-General, Solicitors-General, and police, have publicly commented that a … | Responses, Sentences | 2009/03/01 | responses sentences | |
 | An Examination of Citizen Involvement in Complaints Regarding Police (2005) | “On June 16, 2004, the Edmonton Police Commission held a public hearing on the issue … | Police, Responses | 2005/01/01 | police responses | |
 | Attendance Centres (2000) | An examination of attendance centre programs for adult and young offenders. The issues surrounding attendance … | Sentences | 2000/01/01 | sentences | |
 | Batterers’ Treatment Programs (2001) | An examination of the factors that mark risk for battering and repeated battering and of … | Special Needs Offenders | 2001/01/01 | special-needs-offenders | |
 | BLYG0101 – Bullying: Overview | Document Type: Reference – Intended For: Teachers The Overview is intended to provide a basic working … | Bullying, Education | 2010/10/01 | bullying education | |
 | BLYG0201 – Bullying: Building a Definition | (Lesson – Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level) This package helps to facilitate a discussion of … | Bullying, Education | 2010/10/01 | bullying education | |
 | BLYG0202 – Bullying: Guidelines for Discussion | (Guide – Intended For: Teachers) This document offers guidelines for constructive, fair and respectful discussion with … | Bullying, Education | 2010/11/01 | bullying education | |
 | BLYG0203 – Bullying: Empathy Activity | (Activity – Intended For: Secondary Grade Level) This activity explores the emotional impact of bullying and … | Bullying, Education | 2010/11/01 | bullying education | |
 | BLYG0204 – Bullying: Rules and Bylaws | (Activity – Intended For: Secondary Grade Level) This activity explores the purpose and effect of rules … | Bullying, Education | 2010/11/01 | bullying education | |
 | BLYG0205 – Bullying and the Criminal Code | (Intended For: Secondary Grade Level) This activity addresses and explores the legal consequences of bullying particularly … | Bullying, Education | 2010/11/01 | bullying education | |
 | Boot Camps: Issues for Canada (1998) | An examination of boot camp design, structure and utility. The remarkable growth of boot camps … | Imprisonment | 1998/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Brief: Response to the Alberta Summit on Justice (1998) | Our response to the Summit on Justice consultation process. The paper presents our views on … | Responses, Restorative Justice | 1998/09/01 | responses restorative-justice | |
 | Community Based Sex Offender Treatment Programs (1997) | A review of community based treatment programs for sex offenders. Two British Columbia programs and … | Special Needs Offenders | 1997/01/01 | special-needs-offenders | |
 | Community Corrections (1998) | A discussion of the evolution of community corrections over the past 30 years. Among the … | Sentences | 1998/01/01 | sentences | |
 | Community Notification (1997) | An exploration of the practice of notifying communities of the release of potentially dangerous individuals. … | Special Needs Offenders | 1997/01/01 | special-needs-offenders | |
 | Conditional Sentences (2000) | An analysis of the use of the conditio nal sentence of imprisonment in Canada since … | Sentences | 2000/01/01 | sentences | |
 | Correctional User Fees (1995) | An examination of the collection of user fees in corrections. Issues and concerns surrounding user … | Social Policy | 1995/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | Correctional User Fees (2001) | An examination of the collection of user fees in corrections. Issues and concerns surrounding user … | Social Policy | 2001/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | Cost of Criminal Justice (1997) | An analysis of the cost of criminal justice in Canada. This paper examines the six … | Social Policy | 1997/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | Crime Prevention Through Social Development (2000) | A brief review describing the concept of crime prevention through social development (CPSD). It details … | Crime Prevention | 1995/01/01 | crime-prevention | |
 | Crime Prevention Through Social Development: A Literature Review (1995) | A comprehensive review of CPSD theory and research intended to supplement the Resource Guide. Download | Crime Prevention | 1995/01/01 | crime-prevention | |
 | Crime Prevention Through Social Development: A Resource Guide (1995) | A document intended to help transform the theory of crime prevention through social development (CPSD) … | Crime Prevention | 1995/01/01 | crime-prevention | |
 | Criminal Justice Reform (2007) | A brief position paper in response to the Harper government’s “get tough on crime” position. … | Responses, Restorative Justice | 2007/01/01 | responses restorative-justice | |
 | Dangerous Offender Legislation Around the World (1999) | A literature review exploring dangerous offender legislation and practices around the world, including a brief … | Special Needs Offenders | 1999/01/01 | special-needs-offenders | |
 | DRGS0101 – Drugs: General Information and the Law | (Intended For: Teachers) This overview is intended to provide a basic working knowledge on the subject … | Drugs, Education | 2010/12/01 | drugs education | |
 | DRGS0201 – Drugs: Case Study (Taylor’s Story) | Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level This package helps teachers and others to facilitate a … | Drugs, Education | 2010/12/01 | drugs education | |
 | Effects of Long Term Incarceration (1999) | An overview of the effects of long-term incarceration and the ways in which prisoners deal … | Imprisonment | 1999/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Electronic (Radio Frequency) and GPS Monitored Community Based Supervision Programs (2006) | As an update of the JHS paper on Electronic Monitoring (2000), this paper reflects two … | Sentences | 2006/01/01 | sentences | |
 | Electronic Monitoring (2000) | An examination of electronic monitoring technology and programs worldwide, particularly their use in the United … | Sentences | 2000/01/01 | sentences | |
 | Fact Sheet – Prisons and Mental Health | Mental health is a state of well-being in which an individual realizes his or her … | Fact Sheet | 2011/04/02 | fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet – Crime Prevention | Crime prevention is any initiative or policy which reduces or eliminates victimization or the risk … | Fact Sheet | 2011/04/01 | fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet – Pardons | Pardons are issued by the National Parole Board; 400,000 issued since inception (1970); 96% still … | Fact Sheet | 2011/05/01 | fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet: Crime Prevention (2019) | Crime prevention is any initiative or policy, which reduces or eliminates victimization or the risk … | Crime Prevention, CURRENT, Fact Sheet | 2019/10/01 | crime-prevention current fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet: Extrajudicial Measures (2019) | An extrajudicial measure (EJM) is a pre-charge diversion system that was introduced with the YCJA … | CURRENT, Fact Sheet, YCJA, Youth Justice | 2019/10/01 | current fact-sheet ycja youth-justice | |
 | Fact Sheet: Extrajudicial Sanctions (2019) | An extrajudicial sanction (EJS) is a more formal extrajudicial measure that is used when the … | CURRENT, Fact Sheet, YCJA, Youth Justice | 2019/10/01 | current fact-sheet ycja youth-justice | |
 | Fact Sheet: Fentanyl in Alberta (2019) | Fentanyl is a strong synthetic narcotic that is made from opioids. It is about 50 to … | CURRENT, Drugs, Fact Sheet | 2019/10/01 | current drugs fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet: Harm Reduction (2019) | Harm reduction can be defined as policies, programs and practices that aim to minimize negative … | CURRENT, Drugs, Fact Sheet | 2019/10/01 | current drugs fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet: Just What Are “Halfway Houses”? (2019) | At its core, a Halfway House is a community- based residential facility (CRF) that serves … | CURRENT, Fact Sheet, Post Imprisonment and Aftercare | 2019/10/01 | current fact-sheet post-imprisonment-and-aftercare | |
 | Fact Sheet: Marijuana (2019) | Marijuana is a mixture of dried flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. It contains … | CURRENT, Drugs, Fact Sheet | 2019/10/01 | current drugs fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet: Marijuana (2019) | This fact sheet summarizes information on the usage, decriminalization and legalization of marijuana in Canada. … | CURRENT, Drugs, Fact Sheet | 2019/12/01 | current drugs fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet: Responses to Fentanyl (2019) | This fact sheet gives a summary of possible responses to fentanyl addiction, including overdose prevention … | Crime Prevention, CURRENT, Drugs, Fact Sheet | 2019/12/01 | crime-prevention current drugs fact-sheet | |
 | Fact Sheet: Solitary Confinement (2019) | Solitary confinement is a form of punishment that separates an inmate from human contact for … | CURRENT, Fact Sheet, Imprisonment | 2019/10/01 | current fact-sheet imprisonment | |
 | Fear of Crime (1998) | A literature review examining the extent to which people fear crime, the factors associated with … | Social Policy | 1998/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | Fear of Crime (1999) | A literature review examining the extent to which people fear crime, the factors associated with … | Social Policy | 1999/01/01 | social-policy | |
| FMVL0101 – Family Violence: Building a Definition | (Intended For: Teachers) This document defines family violence, and the types of abuse that can happen … | Education, Family Violence | 2010/12/01 | education family-violence | |
 | FMVL0102 – Family Violence: Facts to Consider | Intended For: Teachers This document defines family violence, and the types of abuse that can happen … | Education, Family Violence | 2010/12/01 | education family-violence | |
 | FMVL0103 – Family Violence: Is This Me? | Intended For: Teachers This document provides encouragement and advice if your own relationship may be abusive. … | Education, Family Violence | 2010/12/01 | education family-violence | |
 | FMVL0104 – Family Violence: Recognizing and Helping | (Intended For: Teachers) This document offers advice and guidance to educators and others who suspect someone … | Education, Family Violence | 2010/12/01 | education family-violence | |
 | FMVL0105 – Family Violence: Child Abuse Signs and Symptoms | (Intended For: Teachers, General Public) This document offers educators a list of signs & symptoms of … | Education, Family Violence | 2010/12/01 | education family-violence | |
 | FMVL0106 – Family Violence: Child Abuse, Reporting and the Law | (Intended For: Teachers) This document details what educators should do if they suspect child abuse. This … | Education, Family Violence | 2010/12/01 | education family-violence | |
 | FMVL0107 – Family Violence: Domestic Violence and Child Abuse | (Intended For: Teachers) This document describes the cycle of violence, and how abusive environments harm children … | Education, Family Violence | 2010/12/01 | education family-violence | |
 | FMVL0108 – Family Violence: Actions and Resources | (Intended For: Teachers) This document offers concrete suggestions for actions to be taken by educators, men, … | Education, Family Violence | 2010/12/01 | education family-violence | |
 | Gangs (2001) | A review of media, law enforcement, government and academic perspectives on gangs. Existing individual, community … | Social Policy | 2001/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | GNGS0101 – Gangs: Overview | (Intended For: Teachers) This backgrounder will help you better understand what a gang is, who is … | Education, Gangs | 2010/12/01 | education gangs | |
 | GNGS0201 – Gangs: Defining Gangs | (Intended For: Secondary Grade Level) This activity directs the student to an understanding of what a … | Education, Gangs | 2010/12/01 | education gangs | |
 | GNGS0202 – Gangs: Novel Study – Character Profile | (Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level) This activity is designed to be used with the … | Education, Gangs | 2010/12/01 | education gangs | |
 | Gun Control and Crime Prevention (1995) | This paper will examine gun control within the broader context of crime prevention. Specifically, the … | 1995/01/01 | |||
 | Halfway Houses (2001) | A general overview of the place of halfway houses in the criminal justice system, how … | Post Imprisonment and Aftercare | 2001/01/01 | post-imprisonment-and-aftercare | |
 | Harsh Reality of the Young Offenders Act (1999) | An analysis of whether the justice system treats young people more harshly than adults. Examines … | Youth Justice | 1999/01/01 | youth-justice | |
 | History of the John Howard Society of Alberta (1998) | A description of the Society’s significant contributions since its inception in 1949. The structure of … | The John Howard Society | 1998/01/01 | the-john-howard-society | |
 | Infographic: Extrajudicial Measures & Sanctions | This infographic is based on information from our two fact sheets on extrajudicial measures and … | CURRENT, Infographic, Police, Sentences, Youth Justice | 2020/01/01 | current infographic police sentences youth-justice | |
 | Infographic: Solitary Confinement | Important facts about solitary confinement in Canadian prisons. Details about this topic can be found … | CURRENT, Imprisonment, Infographic | 2020/01/01 | current imprisonment infographic | |
 | Inmate Education (1997) | An overview of inmate education in the federal penitentiary system. The unique needs of inmate … | Imprisonment | 1997/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Inmate Education (2002) | An overview of inmate education in the federal penitentiary system. The unique needs of inmate … | Imprisonment | 2002/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Inmate Industries (1997) | A discussion of the history and development of inmate industries. The paper provides an overview … | Imprisonment | 1997/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Inmate Industries (2002) | A discussion of the history and development of inmate industries. The paper provides an overview … | Imprisonment | 2002/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Inmate Rights and Grievance Options (1998) | An examination of inmates’ rights (past and present) as w ell as the grievance procedures … | Imprisonment | 1998/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Inmate Voting Rights (1999) | An examination of inmate voting rights in Canada. The issues surrounding inmate voting rights are … | Imprisonment | 1999/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Inmate Voting Rights (2000) | An examination of inmate voting rights in Canada. The issues surrounding inmate voting rights are … | Imprisonment | 2000/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | John Howard: Portrait of a Hero (1991) | An in-depth look at John Howard, the person, as well as at how the legacy … | The John Howard Society | 1991/01/01 | the-john-howard-society | |
 | Justice for Young Offenders (1999) | A comparison of the Juvenile Delinquents Act, the Young Offenders Act and the proposed Youth … | Youth Justice | 1999/01/01 | youth-justice | |
 | Justice for Young Offenders (2007) | A comparison of the Juvenile Delinquents Act, the Young Offenders Act and the proposed Youth … | Youth Justice | 2007/01/01 | youth-justice | |
 | Life Imprisonment (1998) | An analysis focussing on the provisions for life imp risonment sentencing and the number of … | Imprisonment | 1998/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Life Imprisonment (1999) | An analysis focussing on the provisions for life imp risonment sentencing and the number of … | Imprisonment | 1999/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | List of HIV/AIDS /Hepatitis C and NPNU Resources in Alberta (2001) | NOTE: This document was prepared by our office in 2001 as part of our work on … | Guides | 2001/01/01 | guides | |
 | Literature Review: Indigenous Overrepresentation in the Canadian Criminal Justice System (2018) | A survey of current literature and discussion of Indigenous overrepresentation at the provincial and federal … | CURRENT, Imprisonment, Indigenous, Literature Review, Research | 2018/01/01 | current imprisonment indigenous literature-review research | |
 | NEWC0101 – Newcomers: Class Activities | (Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level) This document contains suggestions for a number of class activities … | Education, Newcomers | 2011/05/01 | education newcomers | |
 | NEWC0102 – Newcomers: Questions and Answers | (Intended For: Secondary Grade Level) This document contains a series of questions and answers aimed at … | Education, Newcomers | 2011/05/01 | education newcomers | |
 | Offender Registry (2001) | Our response to existing and proposed forms of offender registry, which is a form of … | Social Policy | 2001/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | Offender Risk Assessment (2000) | “Risk assessment plays a crucial role in dangerous offender proceedings. While the Canadian criminal justice … | Re-Offending | 2000/01/01 | re-offending | |
 | Parental Liability Laws (1997) | An examination of increased interest in holding parents accountable for their children’s actions. Parental liability … | Youth Justice | 1997/01/01 | youth-justice | |
 | Prison and Jail Suicide (1999) | A look at suicide, which is the most common cause of death in Canadian correctional … | Imprisonment | 1999/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Prison Overcrowding (1996) | A briefing paper citing the problems of overcrowding in Canadian prisons, particularly in federal penitentiaries. … | Imprisonment | 1996/01/01 | imprisonment | |
 | Private Prisons (1994) | Privatization | 1994/01/01 | privatization | ||
 | Private Prisons (2002) | An examination of the theoretical and practical issues surrounding the private prisons debate. (An update … | Privatization | 2002/01/01 | privatization | |
 | Privatization of Corrections (1998) | A review of the literature pertaining to the privatization of corrections. The problems and advantages … | Privatization | 1998/01/01 | privatization | |
 | Prostitution (1996) | A review of the literature on prostitution. The risk factors associated with entry into prostitution … | Social Policy | 1996/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | Prostitution (2001) | A review of the literature on prostitution. The risk factors associated with entry into prostitution … | Social Policy | 2001/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | Recidivism and Short Term Inmates (2002) | “The definition of recidivism varies depending on the manner in which researchers measure it. Generally, … | Post Imprisonment and Aftercare, Re-Offending | 2002/01/01 | post-imprisonment-and-aftercare re-offending | |
 | Report: Housing Challenges of Edmonton’s Indigenous Youth (2019) | “This modest study has resulted in some significant preliminary insights into the challenges facing Indigenous … | CURRENT, Indigenous, Research, Youth Justice | 2019/12/01 | current indigenous research youth-justice | |
 | Report: Housing Challenges of Seniors Leaving Prison (2019) | Full Title: Housing Challenges and Barriers of Senior Adults Being Discharged from Provincial and Federal … | CURRENT, Imprisonment, Post Imprisonment and Aftercare, Research, Special Needs Offenders | 2019/10/01 | current imprisonment post-imprisonment-and-aftercare research special-needs-offenders | |
 | Response (1992) to the Young Offenders Act Amendments | Our response to Bill C-12, proposed amendments to the Young Offenders Act. These proposals increased … | Responses, Youth Justice | 1992/01/01 | responses youth-justice | |
 | Response (1994) to Sentencing Amendments | Our response to Bill C-41, amendments to the sentencing provisions in the Criminal Code. Download | Responses, Sentences | 1994/01/01 | responses sentences | |
 | Response (1994) to the Young Offenders Act Amendments | Our response to the specific amendments to the Young Offenders Act proposed in Bill C-37. … | Responses, Youth Justice | 1994/01/01 | responses youth-justice | |
 | Response to Corrections and Conditional Release Act Amendments (1994) | Our response to Bill C-45, proposed changes to the Corrections and Conditional Release Act. More … | Post Imprisonment and Aftercare, Responses | 1994/01/01 | post-imprisonment-and-aftercare responses | |
 | Response to Dangerous Offender Proposals (1993) | Our response to proposed changes to Canada’s dangerous offender laws. This paper details the proposed … | Responses, Special Needs Offenders | 2011/01/01 | responses special-needs-offenders | |
 | Response to High Risk Offender Proposals (1997) | The John Howard Society of Canada’s response to Bill C- 55, amendments to the Corrections … | Responses, Special Needs Offenders | 1997/01/01 | responses special-needs-offenders | |
 | Response to Proposed Corrections and Conditional Release Act (1992) | Our response to Bill C-36, the proposed Corrections and Conditional Release Act. Details our position … | Post Imprisonment and Aftercare, Responses | 1992/01/01 | post-imprisonment-and-aftercare responses | |
 | Response to Renewing Youth Justice (1997) | Our response to the recommendations contained in Renewing Youth Justice, Thirteenth Report of the Standing … | Responses, Youth Justice | 1997/01/01 | responses youth-justice | |
 | Response to the Alberta Summit on Justice (1998) | “The current Canadian criminal justice system claims a number of goals, but the essence of … | Responses | 1998/01/01 | responses | |
 | Response to the Young Offenders Act Provincial Review (1994) | Our response to the youth justice issues raised in the government of Alberta’s Discussion Document. … | Responses, Youth Justice | 1994/01/01 | responses youth-justice | |
 | Restorative Justice (1997) | A description of the concept of restorative justice. It examines the emergence of restorative justice … | Restorative Justice | 1997/01/01 | restorative-justice | |
 | Role of the Police (1997) | An examination of the present roles and functions of police in society, the origin of … | Social Policy | 1997/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | RSTJ0101 – Restorative Justice: Introduction | (Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level) This document is a brief introduction to the topic … | Education, Restorative Justice | 2011/07/01 | education restorative-justice | |
| RSTJ0201 – Restorative Justice: Classroom Activities | (Intended For: Secondary Grade Level) This document contains a series of worksheets for use by students. … | Education, Restorative Justice | 2011/07/01 | education restorative-justice | |
 | Sentencing in Canada (1999) | A summary of the purpose and principles of sentencing and the range of sentencing options … | Sentences | 1999/01/01 | sentences | |
 | Sex Offender Recidivism (1999) | A briefing note providing information on the likelihood of recidivism, factors related to recidivism, success … | Special Needs Offenders | 1999/01/01 | special-needs-offenders | |
 | Sex Offender Treatment Programs (2002) | “Although the number of convicted sex offenders grew from 2,768 in 1990 to 3,875 in … | Special Needs Offenders | 2002/01/01 | special-needs-offenders | |
 | Social Capital, Social Entrepreneurs and Safer Communities – Enabling Alberta’s Communities to Work Out Lasting Solutions (2008) | This paper examines recent developments in our understanding of social capital, social capital markets and … | Social Policy | 2008/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | The John Howard Society’s Programs (1999) | An outline of the active role Alberta John Howard Societies play in the criminal justice … | The John Howard Society | 1999/01/01 | the-john-howard-society | |
 | the john Howard Society’s Programs (2001) | An outline of the active role Alberta John Howard Societies play in the criminal justice … | The John Howard Society | 2001/01/01 | the-john-howard-society | |
 | Understanding Criminal Records (2000) | This document provides ind ividuals working in the criminal justice system with information about criminal … | Guides | 2000/01/01 | guides | |
 | Victim Impact Statements (1997) | A discussion of the use of written or oral submissions from crime victims describing the … | Social Policy | 1997/01/01 | social-policy | |
 | Victim-Offender Reconciliation Programs (1998) | A literature review examining the benefits and practice of victim offender reconciliation programs. Download | Restorative Justice | 1998/01/01 | restorative-justice | |
 | Women and Violence (2001) | Social Policy | 2001/01/01 | social-policy | ||
 | YCJA0101 – Introduction to the Youth Criminal Justice Act | Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level The Overview is intended to provide a basic working … | Education, YCJA | 2013/01/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0102 – The Youth Criminal Justice Act Handbook | Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level The Handbook offers more information and goes into greater … | Education, Guides, YCJA | 2012/01/01 | education guides ycja | |
 | YCJA0204 – Legal Rights: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Sections 7-14 | Intended For: Teachers, Secondary Grade Level This document contains the full text of Sections 7-14 … | Education, YCJA | 2013/01/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0205 – Legal Rights: Questions | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level These questions can be used for individual student examination of … | Education, YCJA | 2013/01/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0206 – Legal Rights: Activities | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level Contains suggested extension activities and links to online information and … | Education, YCJA | 2013/01/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0207 – Legal Rights: Rules and Laws | (Intended For: Elementary Grade Level) This document contains student pages and a teacher’s edition of the … | Education, YCJA | 2013/01/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0208 – Legal Rights: Court Diagram | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level This document contains student pages and a teacher’s edition of … | Education, YCJA | 2013/01/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0209 – Exploring the YCJA: Scope and Principle | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level This document contains student pages and a teacher’s edition of … | Education, YCJA | 2013/01/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0210 – Exploring the YCJA: Rights & Responsibilities – Police Contact | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level This page outlines student rights and responsibilities when they encounter … | Education, YCJA | 2010/10/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0211 – Exploring the YCJA: Measures, Courts, Detention, Sentencing | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level This document gives students the fundamental details of the Act. … | Education, YCJA | 2011/02/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0212 – Exploring the YCJA: Publication and Records | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level This document can be used for independent study or group … | Education, YCJA | 2010/10/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0213 – Exploring the YCJA: Case Studies and Role Playing | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level In these case studies, students are presented with many youth … | Education, YCJA | 2010/10/01 | education ycja | |
 | YCJA0214 – Exploring the YCJA: Youth Judicial Process Flowchart & Questions | Intended For: Secondary Grade Level This activity offers visual support for students to follow the … | Education, YCJA | 2010/10/01 | education ycja | |
 | Youth Crime in Canada: Public Perception vs. Statistical Information (1998) | A comparison of public perceptions of youth crime and the official statistics. Recommendations for bridging … | Guides, Youth Justice | 2011/01/01 | guides youth-justice | |
 | Youth Criminal Justice Act Handbook (2007) | An earlier verson of our handbook for understanding the Youth Criminal Justice Act. A more … | Guides, Youth Justice | 2007/01/01 | guides youth-justice | |
 | Youth Criminal Justice Act Roundtable: Submission of John Howard Societies in Alberta (May 21, 2008) | “The YCJA came into force on April 01, 2003, which means that now, 5 years … | Responses, Youth Justice | 2008/05/21 | responses youth-justice | |
 | Youth Justice Committees in Alberta (1999) | An examination of the composition and function of Youth Justice Committees in Alberta. Specific operating … | Youth Justice | 1999/01/01 | youth-justice | |
 | Youth Justice Committees in Alberta (2007) | An examination of the composition and function of Youth Justice Committees in Alberta. Specific operating … | Youth Justice | 2007/01/01 | youth-justice |
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