Youth Services
This section guides you to services and resources for youth (12 to 19) and children. For more information, please visit the websites and publications listed below.
Legal Resources
- Legal Rights 4 U
- Young People and Criminal Law - The Canadian Bar Association
- Court Tips for Parents - Representing Yourself in Chambers
- Youth Justice Court - Ministry of Justice
Court Resources for Child and Youth Victims
- Courtprep.ca
- Testifying in Court - Choices for Youth in B.C.
- Aids for Young Witnesses - VICTIMSINFO.ca
- Let’s Go to Court - A Guide to Court Orientation for Child and Youth Witnesses - publication provided by Victim Services and Crime Prevention, Ministry of Justice
- Making it Easier for Young Victims and Witnesses to Testify - publication provided by Victim Services
More Resources and Support
- Youth Criminal Justice Act Canada Pocket Guide (for B.C.) - publication provided by the Ministry of Children and Family Development
- Representative for Children and Youth
- Youth Ambassador - Safe Harbour
- Youth Gangs in Canada: What Do We Know? - Public Safety Canada
Aboriginal Resources
To find services and resources specifically for Aboriginal youth, please visit: Youth or Women - Aboriginal Services.
More Legal and Court Resources
For more legal and court resources, please visit:
