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Youth justice in England and Wales — The youth justice system in England and Wales comprises the organs and processes which are used to prosecute, convict and punish persons under 18 years of age who commit criminal offences. The principal aim of the youth justice system is to… … Wikipedia
youth court — noun A special court for the trial of young offenders • • • Main Entry: ↑youth * * * youth court [youth court] noun (in England and Wales) a court of law for young people aged 10–17 accused of committing crimes. T … Useful english dictionary
Youth Offending Team — In England and Wales a Youth Offending Team is a multi agency team that is coordinated by a local authority, which is overseen by the Youth Justice Board It deals with young offenders, sets up community services and reparation plans, and attempts … Wikipedia
Youth detention center — A youth detention center, also known as juvenile hall, is a prison for people from the age of responsibility, which varies by jurisdiction, to the age of majority, which also varies by jurisdiction. An offender residing in a center is… … Wikipedia
Youth Criminal Justice Act — Canada s Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is a Canadian statute which came into effect on April 1, 2003. The YCJA replaced the Young Offenders Act, adopted by Parliament in 1982, in force since 1984, and amended in 1986, 1992, and 1995. The… … Wikipedia
youth court — n (in England and Wales) a court of law for young people aged 10–17 accused of committing crimes. Three magistrates (at least one of whom is always a woman) decide whether the accused person is guilty or not. The cases are held privately and the… … Universalium
youthful offender — noun or youth offender : a young lawbreaker usually between the ages of 16 and 22 who has not committed a crime punishable by death or life imprisonment and toward whom a criminal court may use juvenile court procedures to attempt rehabilitation… … Useful english dictionary
youthful offender — a young delinquent, esp. a first offender, usually from 14 to 21 years old, whom the court tries to correct and guide rather than to punish as a criminal. Also, youth offender. * * * … Universalium
Texas Youth Commission — The Texas Youth Commission (TYC) is a Texas state agency which operates juvenile corrections facilities in the state. The commission is headquartered in the Brown Heatly Building in Austin. As of 2007 it was the second largest juvenile… … Wikipedia
National Offender Management Service — Logo of the National Offender Management Service Executive Agency overview Formed 2004 ( … Wikipedia
