The focus of this paper is on the continuance of Youth Justice Committees (YJCs) under the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and their importance and effect on dealing with youth crime in Alberta.

It includes:
- Executive Summary
- The Youth Criminal Justice Act
- Section 18 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act
- Youth Justice Committees in Alberta
- Community Involvement
- Volunteers’ Perspectives on Youth Justice Committees
- Regulation of Youth Justice Committees
- The Operation of Youth Justice Committees
- Volunteer Selection and Training
- The Volunteer Experience
- Implementation of the YJC Program in Communities
- YJC Effectiveness
- Response from Young Offenders and Their Parents/Guardians
- Conclusion – Concerns and Positive Points
- References