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97KB) June 2008 This resource offers basic information about what a parent can expect if a child under the age of 18 is charged with a crime. It includes sections on the kind of lawyer the child needs, relating to the child’s lawyer, keeping the child in school, how the child’s records can affect their future, what to do if asked to pay for damage the child has caused, and where to get help in many languages. Audio (2:55 minutes; 1.7 MB)
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Getting a job with a youth record (PDF 1,000KB) February 2005 This pamphlet talks about finding a job while a young person has an open youth record. |
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Travelling with a youth record (PDF 782KB) February 2005 This pamphlet explains how it can be difficult for a young person with a youth record to get into other countries, especially if it is an open youth record. |
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Your record doesn't end when you turn 18 (PDF 921KB) February 2005 This pamphlet explains how long a youth record can last and why it can last long after a person turns 18. It talks about how to make sure the RCMP takes a youth record off their system once it is closed. |
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Talking to police: Why you need a lawyer (PDF 785KB) April 2002 This pamphlet explains why it is important for young people to talk to a lawyer before they make a statement to the police. It describes what a ‘statement’ is and talks about the right to remain silent. |
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Hiring a lawyer (PDF 769KB) April 2002 This pamphlet explains why it is important for a young person in trouble with the law to have a lawyer experienced in criminal law. It describes what to look for when choosing a lawyer and suggests ways to get legal help if a person cannot afford to pay a lawyer. |
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Working with your lawyer (PDF 689KB) April 2002 This pamphlet talks about what a lawyer is paid to do and explains that lawyers must keep private what their clients tell them. It also describes what a lawyer can do for a young person who faces criminal charges and how to work with a lawyer. |
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What's new in youth justice? (PDF 1250KB) April 2002 This pamphlet outlines how the Youth Criminal Justice Act, which took effect in 2003, changes the way young people accused of crimes must be treated. It explains when a young person can be sentenced as an adult, and looks at youth court, time in custody, and alternatives to custody. |
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What's the big deal about court orders? (PDF 761KB) February 2005 This pamphlet is written for young people who are in trouble with the law. It describes different kinds of court orders, and what can happen if they are disobeyed. |
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Restorative justice: A different approach to youth justice (PDF 302KB) April 2002 This booklet describes how restorative justice works and how it allows young people who commit crimes to take responsibility for what they have done. It explains what the process offers to the victim as well as the person who committed the crime. |
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Restorative justice: A different option for victims of youth crime (PDF 287KB) April 2002 This booklet explains what restorative justice is and what it can do for victims of youth crime. It describes the process by which victims can help decide what young people who commit crimes can do to help repair the harm they have done. |
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My child is in trouble with the law: What can I do to help? (PDF 369KB) February 2005 This booklet provides information for parents and guardians who want to help a child go through the justice system. It talks about youth records, working with a lawyer, going to court, and alternative programs that can help a young person stay out of court. |
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