CPA considers the federal government's proposals on young offenders as a step
in the right direction
As the CPA position paper stated in 2008, "The Canadian Police Association seeks amendments to young offender laws that will instill meaningful, measured consequences for convicted offenders, taking into account the seriousness of the offence, deterrence to others, and the offender's potential for reform."
We must bear in mind the fact that the new proposed measures are intended for a small portion of young Canadian offenders, namely those repeat and violent offenders. Legislation regarding these types of young offenders must provide for an appropriate response from everyone called to act in such cases.
In the vast majority of other cases, the CPA believes that rehabilitation is still the best way to handle these youths.
CPA
The CPA is the national voice for approximately 57,000 police personnel serving across
For further information: Mario Lafrance, Communications Officer, Tel.: (613) 231-4168, Mobile: (613) 299-6516, [email protected]
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