Introduction to the Modules
The module is the main organizational category for YCJA Explained. There are six chronological modules that follow processes established by the Youth
Criminal Justice Act. Users select the process in which they have an interest and explore the module devoted to that process. There are also five generic modules
that cover principles that apply across the chronological processes.
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Generic Modules |
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Each chronological module begins with a short introduction. Next comes a diagram that summarizes the stage of the youth justice process covered by the module. This
summary diagram contains links to more detailed flow charts that cover specific segments of the process. The detailed flow charts contain links to legislation, notes
and checklists to assist decision makers. Flow charts and checklists also have links to the discussion set out in the explanatory text, which is the next level after
the flow charts and provides more detail on the policy objectives and operation of the stage of the process being examined by the reader.
The generic modules are made up of text, tables and some flow charts. They are designed to organize material for each cross-reference to the process stages set out
in the chronological modules. The generic modules also serve as "stand alone" explanations of their particular subject matter.
To move around within a module, use the four corners and the bottom centre of each page to provide links specific to that page.
- The upper left-hand corner contains a direction line which indicates to the reader precisely where he or she is in the module.
- The upper right-hand corner carries a link to the summary diagram of the module. The summary diagrams carry links to the flow charts in this position.
- The lower left-hand corner contains a link to a version of the document or diagram in portable document format (PDF) that can be downloaded or printed
- The lower right-hand corner has links to the next and previous files for the document.
- The centre bottom of the page has a link either to the explanatory text or to a checklist, depending on which document the reader is viewing at the time.
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