Young Offenders Act In Canada

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education, understanding, and perseverance, and this can
only be achieved by First Nations people working with First Nations people.
As indicated earlier much research has been done on the problems
associated with young offenders and the current treatment programs. In the
following research some of the most recent and important pieces have been used
and to eliminate repetition much has been deemed unnecessary.

Bibliography

Cooke, David J., Baldwin, Pamela J., Howison, Jacqueline. (1990).
Psychology in Prisons. London: Routledge.


In the second chapter of this book the authors explain in detail the
psychology of criminal behavior and how it develops at a young age. Early
environment of the adolescent, along with socio-economic status of the young
offenders are but a few of the possibilities explored in this book. The authors
explore the many influences that can shape the lives of young people, the
influences of feelings and thoughts, others behavior, and surroundings, are ...

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some of the cultural
issues such as policing and community aspects of the troubled youth. The author
takes a close look into sensitizing the criminal system and addresses the
problems of cultural awareness for the justice personnel. There is an excellent
chapter in the book that looks at programs for youth in different parts of the
country and explores the possibilities of alternative programs targeted for
marginal peoples.

Ottawa, Canada. (1993). Dept. of Justice. Toward Safer Communities: Violent
and Repeat Offending by Young People.


This journal was presented in an attempt to help the government re-
establish their stand that they are addressing the problems of young ...

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