Youth Justice

About Youth Justice Renewal

Information about the youth justice system in Canada and about the roles and responsibilities of the federal, provincial and territorial governments and other youth justice partners.

Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)

The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), explanatory materials on the YCJA (YCJA Explained) and other information on the YCJA and its implementation.

Research and Analysis

Reports, research papers, studies, articles, books and other publications on youth justice. Statistics, charts and tables showing what is going on in youth justice.

Funding Youth Justice

Information about how the youth justice system is funded across Canada. How to apply for funding support from the Department of Justice for projects that support implementation of the YCJA and the Youth Justice Renewal Initiative.

Pre-trial Detention Call for Proposals - FY 2009/2010

The Youth Justice Fund allows for activities to identify, understand, and provide innovative responses to youth justice system challenges at key decision points in the youth justice system. This includes activities to identify and analyze gaps in the current body of knowledge relating to youth justice in Canada and to create new knowledge in the areas where gaps have been identified.

Partnerships, Innovation and Awards

Information about working with traditional and non-traditional youth justice partners. Information about innovative approaches and ideas in youth justice. Awards for innovation in youth justice.

Information for the Public

Publications, information and answers to your questions about youth justice, the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), and the Youth Justice Renewal Initiative. Public legal education and information (PLEI) material from across Canada.

For the media

Press releases, backgrounders, media contacts and other relevant information about youth justice of special interest to reporters, editors and broadcasters.