Page "Youth Criminal Justice Act" Paragraph 218

The Youth Criminal Justice Act defines a serious violent offence as an offence in the commission of which a young person causes or attempts to cause serious bodily harm.

A serious violent offence can become a presumptive offence if the young person has previously committed two violent offences.

Presumptive offence means that the young person, over the age of 14, can receive an adult sentence if they are found guilty.

If a young person is charged for a serious violent offence, they will be sentenced for “ intensive rehabilitative custody and supervision order ".

It is an individualized treatment plan.