Teens in Trouble With the Law: What You Need to Know

This presentation will provide a general overview of the purpose, principles and procedures found in the Youth Criminal Justice Act, and will address a number of common misconceptions about the criminal justice system as it relates to youth between the ages of 12-17. Participants will gain an understanding of the ways in which youth in conflict with the law are treated differently than adults, with particular focus on the areas of diversion from the formal court process, bail, sentencing and youth records.

http://community.hmhc.ca/sessions/files/2020-12-07-18-33-58-Feb-18-Youth-Law.pdf