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Information for the Public > Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your questions about youth justice, the new Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA), and the Youth Justice
Renewal Initiative.
- Why did the government introduce new legislation?
New legislation was introduced to address fundamental flaws in the youth justice system.
- What is the Youth Justice Renewal Initiative?
The Youth Justice Renewal Initiative looks beyond legislation and the youth justice system to explore how society as a whole
can address youth crime and its associated factors. Read more about its directions and
objectives.
- What are the differences between the new Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Young Offender's Act (YOA)?
There are fundamental differences between the old and the new laws. Among these are the Declarations of Principle, measures
to be taken outside the court process, youth sentences, adult sentences, publication restrictions, involvement of victims, voluntary
statements to police, advisory groups (conferences), and custody and reintegration. See a
comparison of them.
- Are there any Youth Justice Renewal Initiative projects currently underway?
Yes. Read descriptions of various pilot projects in the areas of extrajudicial
measures, youth justice committees, pre-trial detention, new sentencing options, and custody and reintegration.
- I work in an area that is related to youth justice. Where can I get more information about the Youth Criminal Justice
Act and how it should be applied?
The Department of Justice has prepared explanatory materials as a resource base, for people who work in the criminal justice
system. These materials are described in more detail in the "Preparing the Workforce"
section of this site.
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