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]
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 information is written at a grade 6 level and provides details on the history of law, the Constitution with a focus on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and information on civil and criminal case procedures as the people in question access their [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]
This is a collection of activities that have been created by the Edmonton John Howard Society and may be used individually or in combination to explore issues and components of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) more in depth.