This document from the Edmonton John Howard Society provides students with access to the fundamental details of the YCJ act.  It contains several sections including, Explanation of Extrajudicial Measures and Extrajudicial [more]

Grade Level:	7-9, 10-12
Publisher:	Edmonton John Howard Society
Published Date:	2007

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Sentencing Circles

This article from Saskatchewan Education clearly explains what a sentencing circle is, who can have one and how they operate.   Sentencing circles originated with the Aboriginal population and are now practiced by many different [more]

Grade Level:	10-12
Publisher:	Saskatchewan
Published Date:	2002

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Sentencing Circles: Aboriginal Justice and Restorative Justice

Sentencing circles are not just for Aboriginal people, everyone has access to one.  An important part of being in a sentencing circle is that you, the accused, must admit your guilt.  Restorative justice focuses on the personal and interpersonal nature [more]

Grade Level:	10-12
Publisher:	Legal Resource Centre
Published Date:	2002

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