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This publication provides Canadians with a generalized view of how Canada's Justice System works. Specifically, it defines the differences between …

Record Modified: May 19, 2023
Record Released: Sep 23, 2016
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Department of Justice Canada's Court System Laws Canadian Constitution Restorative Justice Judicial Structures Rule of Law Restorative Justice

This report offers an examination of data on violence within families, highlighting how it may be a relevant factor to …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 20, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Family law Family violence Justice system Government publications

Canadians indicated they are not very familiar with restorative justice (RJ), but after receiving an explanation, the majority of Canadians …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 20, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Justice system Research Consultations Legal issues

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Young people believed that an accused should remain in the community on bail for all types …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 20, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
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Keywords: Young offenders court decisions research justice system youth legal issues

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Young people noted that the most important factors judges should consider in fair and equitable sentencing …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 20, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Court decisions Research Justice system judges Criminal justice Youth

Youth want a criminal justice system (CJS) that shows empathy and takes into consideration the circumstances of individuals before and …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 21, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Justice system Research Consultations Legal issues Mental health Youth engagement Court decisions

Over half of Canadians indicated that administration of justice offences (AOJOs) would be better dealt with outside of the courts. …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 21, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Justice system Research Consultations Legal issues Annual reports

Canadians are generally supportive of community-based sentencing; many feel that these sentences could have a number of positive impacts from …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 21, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Justice system Research Consultations Legal issues Annual reports

Young people believed it is very important to measure the performance of the criminal justice system (CJS). They indicated that …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 21, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Justice system Research Consultations Legal issues Performance indicators criminal justice

Young people are highly aware of the relationship between mental health, addiction, and crime. Youth agree that the Criminal Justice …

Record Modified: May 17, 2023
Record Released: Nov 21, 2018
Publisher: Department of Justice Canada
Formats: HTML PDF
Keywords: Justice system Research Consultations Legal issues Mental health Youth engagement