Links

- British Columbia -

BC Civil Liberties Association
Publications of the BC Civil Liberties Association include The Arrest Handbook: A Guide to Your Rights, and Rights Talk: Students and Civil Liberties at School



Justice Education Society



LawLINK, Legal Services Society
Go to Crime and scroll down to Links to online public legal information organized by subject area, including “Young People Charged with a Crime.” 

Young People and Criminal Law
Information for youth about the Youth Criminal Justice Act, their legal rights, and what happens if they are arrested or charged.



Youth Justice Court and You
Describes what Youth Justice Court is, what it does, and what to expect.  Prepared by the Ministry of Attorney General.


Youth Justice Court Trials
Information about trials in Youth Justice Court, penalties, and alternatives to trial.  Prepared by Dial-A-Law, Canadian Bar Association, BC Branch.

The Arrest Handbook: A Guide to Your Rights BC Civil Liberties Association



Rights Talk BC Civil Liberties Association

- Across Canada -

Canadian Heritage – Human Rights Program
Publications and information about the Canadian Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms



Locker Searches: A Legal Perspective



Criminal Code of Canada
The Code is available online from several sources, including the Department of Justice Canada. 



Department of Justice
Information about the Youth Criminal Justice Act


Department of Justice
Explains who has access to youth records, and when they are destroyed.


Know Your Rights
A Legal Guide to Your Rights and Responsibilities for People Under 18, prepared by Justice for Children and Youth, Ontario.

Youth Justice: For the Record — Youth Criminal Justice Act
Scroll down the alphabetical subject list to Youth Justice to find this publication (PDF), which explains the Youth Criminal Justice Act in plain language.  Prepared by Public Legal Information, Newfoundland.

Booklets for youth in conflict with the law
Booklets and online resources for youth in conflict with the law prepared by the Community Legal Education Ontario.