Youth Justice: A Canadian Overview
Summary: “Youth Justice: A Canadian Overview” provides a comprehensive examination of the youth justice system in Canada, offering insights into its historical development, key principles, and contemporary practices. In this book, readers explore various aspects of youth justice, including the legal framework, diversion programs, rehabilitation strategies, and the role of stakeholders in promoting positive outcomes for young offenders. Through case studies, policy analysis, and critical reflections, the book highlights the complexities and challenges of addressing youth crime within the Canadian context. With its emphasis on evidence-based practices and social justice principles, this overview serves as an essential resource for students, practitioners, and policymakers involved in youth justice.
Author Information: The author of “Youth Justice: A Canadian Overview” is Jane Sprott, an expert in youth justice and a professor of criminology at Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada.
Publisher: Canadian Scholars
Publication Year: 2017
ISBN-10: 1551309891
ISBN-13: 978-1551309891