Helping vulnerable youth involved in criminal justice system reintegrate in communities

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Toronto – Across the country, governments, police, lawyers, judges and community groups are working in close partnership with communities and families to prevent youth involvement in the criminal justice system. Non-profit organizations across Canada are at the forefront of innovations that divert vulnerable youth away from a life of crime. That’s why the Government of Canada is pleased to support …

Increased federal support for Child & Youth Advocacy Centres in Alberta

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Grande Prairie – Canadians expect to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair and impartial and supports the needs of victims. This is especially important when those victims, or witnesses of abuse and violence, are children and youth. On National Child Day, Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Nicole Bockus, Program …

2023 Minister of Justice National Youth Justice Policing Award held

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Ottawa – Building safe communities starts with keeping our youth out of the criminal justice system. Police services and non-profit organizations across Canada are at the forefront of innovations that divert vulnerable youth away from a life of crime. That is why the Department of Justice is proud to collaborate with the Canadian Police Association (CPA) and the Canadian Association …