This powerpoint presentation from the Edmonton John Howard Society provides a good overview and background to the Youth Criminal Justice Act and can set the stage for other lessons. The "Un-Narrated" version does not have the voice over or automatic transitions so [more]
Frank, an 18 year old Aboriginal student breaks into a local grocery story and attacks the owner leaving him with a broken arm and facial scars. Research is done into Frank's present situation as well as the family background. There are [more]
This resource provides excellent teacher background on the structure of the Canadian court system. It tells about the many kinds of courts there are in Canada and includes the organization, purpose and function of each court. Some examples of [more]
This site contains support for the Youth Criminal Justice Act and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Legal Rights 4U focuses on youth justice and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms using nine cartoon videos with realistic [more]
This resource, available in English or French, uses cartoon pictures to lead youth through the court system from arrest to sentencing. Using audio and text, you can go on a virtual tour of a court room where each character states his or her official [more]