Definition:
A basic indication of involvement with the Youth Criminal Justice System at the initiation of treatment at an agency providing either substance abuse or problem gambling services or both when the client is between the ages of 12 and 17 and less than 18 years of age.
Guide for Use:
Source of these data are typically client self-reports, however it may also be obtained from referral documentation or from family members. All information collected is to be confirmed by the client or by the substitute decision maker. Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) governs the application of criminal and correctional law to those 12 years old or older, but younger than 18 at the time of committing the offence (Section 2 of the YCJA).
| Permissible Values |
|---|
| Yes |
| No |
| Unknown |
| Not Applicable |
Context:
Assists in understanding the unique and potentially complex needs and service demands of clients accessing substance abuse and problem gambling treatment services. Used to observe, monitor and report the current prevalence of youth clients involved with the Criminal Justice System within the substance abuse and problem gambling treatment population. Once the youth population is identified then there is a requirement to ensure additional needs or considerations for this populations are planned and delivered. Used to further understand client pathways to treatment and to develop client typologies.
