Infographic: Extrajudicial Measures & Sanctions
This infographic is based on information from our two fact sheets on extrajudicial measures and sanctions. Download
Read MoreReport: Housing Challenges of Edmonton’s Indigenous Youth (2019)
“This modest study has resulted in some significant preliminary insights into the challenges facing Indigenous youth in the Edmonton area who have had exposure to the legal system and have experienced homelessness at key points in their lives. The research team faced a series of challenges in carrying out the project as first envisioned. Issues…
Read MoreFact Sheet: Extrajudicial Sanctions (2019)
An extrajudicial sanction (EJS) is a more formal extrajudicial measure that is used when the other EJMs are unable to hold a young person accountable for their offence. An EJS can be used before or after the young person is charged. Download
Read MoreFact Sheet: Extrajudicial Measures (2019)
An extrajudicial measure (EJM) is a pre-charge diversion system that was introduced with the YCJA (Youth Criminal Justice Act) in 2003, that is a less formal, alternative way of dealing with first time, non-violent young offenders other than going through court and formally charging the youth. Download
Read MoreYouth Justice Committees in Alberta (2007)
An examination of the composition and function of Youth Justice Committees in Alberta. Specific operating concerns, as well as positive features of Youth Justice Committees, are discussed. (An update to a document written in 1999.) Download
Read MoreYouth Justice Committees in Alberta (1999)
An examination of the composition and function of Youth Justice Committees in Alberta. Specific operating concerns, as well as positive features of Youth Justice Committees, are discussed. (An update to this document was written in 2007.) Download
Read MoreResponse to Renewing Youth Justice (1997)
Our response to the recommendations contained in Renewing Youth Justice, Thirteenth Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs. The response makes suggestions for enhancing or amending a number of the recommendations. Download
Read MoreResponse (1992) to the Young Offenders Act Amendments
Our response to Bill C-12, proposed amendments to the Young Offenders Act. These proposals increased maximum sentences for youth who commit serious crimes and made it easier to transfer youth to adult court. Policy considerations relating to the treatment and incarceration of young offenders are also discussed. Download
Read MoreResponse (1994) to the Young Offenders Act Amendments
Our response to the specific amendments to the Young Offenders Act proposed in Bill C-37. The paper concludes with some suggested directions for the government of Canada. Download
Read MoreResponse to the Young Offenders Act Provincial Review (1994)
Our response to the youth justice issues raised in the government of Alberta’s Discussion Document. Directions for the future of youth justice in Alberta are explored. Download
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