Youth Justice Services Funding Program
“Justice ”
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In Canada, the federal government and the provincial/territorial governments share joint responsibilities for youth justice. The federal government is responsible for criminal law (including the Criminal Code and the Youth Criminal Justice Act – YCJA) while the provinces and territories are responsible for its administration, including the provision of youth justice programs and services. The federal Youth Justice Services Funding Program (YJSFP) is a cost-shared contribution program with all provinces and territories for the delivery of youth justice programs and services.
- Encouraging proportionate and timely accountability for unlawful behavior;
- Encouraging effective rehabilitation and reintegration of young persons into the community; and
- Reserving the formal court process and custody for the most serious offenders.
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