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LO1	Describe the evolution of youth justice legislation in Canada.
LO2	Describe the philosophy of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
LO3	Define extrajudicial measures and identify their significance in the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
LO4	Identify the sentencing options available under the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
LO5	Identify the rate of youth crime in Canada.
LO6	Examine issues related to young female offenders, Aboroginal youth offenders, and youth gangs in Canada.