Criminal Offences: Youth Criminal Justice Act (2:III): Difference between revisions

Section 19 conferences are a proceeding unique to Youth Justice Court.  Conferences can be an effective means of coordinating services, broadening the range of perspectives on a case, and arriving at more creative and appropriate resolutions.  Conferences can be composed of several different people; including the victim, the accused, their parents, community resource professionals, and members of the justice system; including a judge or justice of the peace, police officer, and Crown Counsel.  Conferences are non-adversarial and collaborative, and may elicit advice on decisions such as a suitable EJM, a condition for release from pre-trial detention, appropriate sentencing (see '''Section H: Sentencing below'''), and plans for reintegrating the young person back into the community after their release from custody (''YCJA'' s 19(2)).