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Read "Inside the Justice System" on pages 61 through 63 of your textbook, Issues for Canadians, to examine what happens when a youth breaks a law.

As you read the cartoon, consider the questions that are posed in the yellow areas. Then, respond mentally to the questions at the bottom of page 63.

As you saw in the cartoon, when youth break the law, various events and consequences follow. The police, lawyers, justice committee, and judges decide how the situation is handled.

Complete the Cartoon Crime activity by clicking on one of the links provided below.

Cartoon Crime (Word)
Cartoon Crime (pdf)
Cartoon Crime (Google Doc)

Click on the following links for examples. Flow Chart, Timeline

Store your completed chart or timeline in your Activities folder.


When a youth breaks the law and is apprehended by the police, many outcomes are possible.

Read the document, Justice for Youth, to learn about the outcomes.

Click on the link below to access the information.

Justice for Youth

You have examined the possible consequences for young offenders who break the law. Many of these consequences require the youth to take responsibility for his or her actions. This might include doing community service, making restitution, or paying compensation.

Complete the Journal Entry: Consequences of Committing a Crime activity by clicking on one of the links below.

Journal Entry: Consequences of Committing a Crime  (Word)
Journal Entry: Consequences of Committing a Crime (pdf)
Journal Entry: Consequences of Committing a Crime (Google Doc)

Carefully consider each question, and respond in thoughtful and complete paragraphs.

Save your completed journal entry to your Activities folder.


Many factors influence the consequences that are chosen for young offenders.

To understand the four main factors, read "What factors determine the consequences young offenders face?" on page 68 of your textbook, Issues for Canadians.

Consider the following question. If possible, discuss the question with a learning partner.

If two or more youths are arrested for the same crime, should their consequences be the same?

As you think of your response, consider the four factors from page 68 of the textbook that determine the consequences for young offenders.