Part I: The Context of Youth Justice in Canada
1: Youth Crime: Perceptions and Realities
2: Youth Crime: Offences, Risk Factors, Theories, and Models of Youth Criminal Justice Procedure
3: Diverse Youth, Law, and Justice
Part II: The Legislative Framework
4: Criminal Offences
5: Provincial Offences and Child Protection Legislation
Part III: Policing and Criminal Procedure
6: Police Interactions with Youth
7: The Pre-Trial Period
8: The Trial of a Young Accused
Part IV: Meaningful Consequences
9: Sentencing
10: Youth Corrections
11: Prevention and Rehabilitation: What Works?
Part V: Ongoing and Emerging Social Issues
12: Social Issues and Youth Justice: Continuities and Change
Appendix A: Youth Criminal Justice Act
Glossary
Index