When it comes to juvenile delinquency, I really oppose to using harsh and oppressive corrective actions. I support the notion of proactive measures such as community wide programs that provide an internal checks and balance thus lowering juvenile crimes, more campaigns that promote the severity of juvenile crimes through education and so on. I believe that Canada is not doing a bad job at this. But it is always difficult to determine whether or not the system is effective. Firstly, how do you define effective? Is it a year to year comparison or a country to country comparison? Secondly, there are just too many stakeholders that are involved within the system. The performance of crime fighters, educators, community centers, or even the level of activity of local street gangs could fluctuate the results of the determinants of the youth justice system.
In my personal opinion, the system has been able to protect me, my peers and friends. And that is why I believe the system should be effective. However by watching the six o’clock news, sometimes I can definitely see room for improvement in the youth justice system.
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