In 1984 the Criminal Code of Canada changed. What was once known as the Juvenile Delinquents Act was over turned, and the Young Offenders Act (Y.O.A) took its place. The preceding Act was based on the notion that adolescent offenders were just miniature adults that were “slow” (Youth in Conflict with the Law, 2000) and could not form the intent (mens rea) to commit a crime. The Juvenile Delinquents Act mainly revolved around incarceration for …showed first 75 words of 2006 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2006 total…is that it is trying to do it’s job. There is no 100% when it comes to law and the enforcement of it, take a look at Karl Holmolka. Karla committed an incredibly heinous act, but she didn’t get a harsh sentence. So, if the public wants to reform the Y.O.A, why not every other part of the Canadian Criminal Code as well, the Young Offenders Act cannot be the only injustice.