Youth Justice Resources

Explore the Youth Criminal Justice Act
This is an online training resource offered by the Law Courts Education Society of British Columbia -- a great way for volunteers, students or even professionals to explore the YCJA. You can register to receive a professional development education certificate from the Society.

Youth Justice Ontario represents over 50 agencies province-wide providing services to youth involved in the youth justice system. Agencies provide a spectrum of services which range from prevention and early intervention programs to community aftercare.

Justice 4 Youth
Justice4Youth is dedicated to informing youth about their rights and the issues that affect them, such as racism, politics, and international justice. The site deals with the youth criminal justice system and with justice as a way of life -- having the right to live freely and safely. Justice4Youth is supported by the John Howard Society.

St. Thomas University Centre for Research on Youth at Risk
Despite the interest in this area of social policy, there is currently no recognized research centre for youth-at-risk. Scholars from the departments of psychology, education, social work and criminology have joined forces with some experts from neighboring universities to create a scholarly synergy focusing on the risks and needs of youth as they move from adolescence to young adulthood.The issues connected with youth include youth crime, drop-out rates, safe school environments, literacy, and homelessness, to name only a few.

Volunteer Canada is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Department of Justice Canada. Together we are working to build awareness and increase understanding of the vital role that volunteers play in a new model for youth justice.