SOC205 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Youth Ministry, Juvenile Delinquency, Youth Criminal Justice Act
24 Dec 2015
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Soc 226 lecture 12 (guest lecture re-imagining youth justice in ontario) Ontario has the second lowest violent youth crime rate (1,176) Avg canada = 1,405: youth crime has declined in ontario between 2003 and 2013 youth crime, aboriginal youth are overrepresented in the youth justice system. North region barrie up to thunder bay (34% of youth justice admissions decreased by 43% When you think of young offenders, who do you imagine: youth in conflict with the law have diverse needs. 68% identified with a mental health need. Almost 33% are not enrolled in school. When you think of youth justice, what do you imagine: for many years, ontario"s youth justice system: Close to capacity on a daily basis. Was split between two ministries, by age: Youth aged 16-17 with adult corrections: now, ontario"s youth justice system: Very low risk kids sent into custody for long periods of time and. Is part of the ministry of children and youth services (mcys)
