Taking a theoretical approach, this study argues that justice is largely the result of a young offender's social characteristics and not simply the result of guilt or innocence. It investigates the history of criminological theory and its relation to juvenile crime in Canada, the history of Canadian juvenile justice policies, and recent empirical trends in youth crime rates. The basic features of the Canadian Young Offenders Act are outlined in an appendix.
Taking a theoretical approach, this study argues that justice is largely the result of a young offender's social characteristics and not simply the re...