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Youth Criminal Justice Act

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

• Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)
• 2005 Annual Statement, Executive Summary
• YCJA Explained - YCJA Explained contains a wealth of material on the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
• The Youth Criminal Justice Act: Summary and Background
(PDF)
• Why Did the Government Introduce New Youth Justice Legislation?