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INTRODUCTION

Currently in Canada, youth crime is a large public issue and is not a new phenomenon. The problem of deviant youth has existed throughout many eras and has taken various forms. Youth in each generation have been molded and directly affected by previous generations. Thus, we argue that youth crime is socially constructed. Juvenile Crime continues to be a controversial topic in Canadian politics and there is an ongoing debate surrounding the most beneficial forms of youth control. Deviant Youth E-Learning targets Canadian citizens of all ages with various elements of important information on youth crime. Here, you can learn about the meaning of the social construction of deviance in youth. Additionally, we encourage you to use this site to gain an understanding of the history of youth crime in Canada, including the previous youth justice acts: Juvenile Delinquent Act (1908), Young Offenders Act (1982), and the Youth Criminal Justice Act (2003). Furthermore, this learning outlet contains important information on the role of Indigenous youth in the criminal justice system. We also highlight the effects of moral panic on public opinions regarding youth crime. This learning website is based on the belief that educating Canadians on the history and meaning of youth crime is a key step in improving our juvenile justice system in the future. We hope this website gives Canadians the tools necessary to be properly educated on youth crime in our country, and to take action.