Resources and public legal education
Know the law.
Know your rights.
Know your options.
Plain-language guides for young people, families, educators and legal professionals, from the team that delivers public legal education across Toronto.
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Guides on this site
What is restorative justice?
How a circle works, who takes part and what happens after.
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Youth diversion and help at court
What diversion means and how our court team can help.
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Record suspensions
Who can apply, how long it takes and how we help.
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Our results and reports
Outcomes by program and the youth journey from referral to continuing care (aftercare).
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Public LEgal education library
Downloadable guides and tip sheets
Free to share in classrooms, agencies and waiting rooms.
For young people
- [Your rights if you're stopped or questioned by police] · PDF
- [What happens after a youth charge] · PDF
- [Your youth record: who can see it and for how long] · PDF
For parents and caregivers
- [Supporting your child through the court process] · PDF
- [Questions to ask a lawyer] · PDF
- [What to expect in a restorative circle] · PDF
For educators and schools
- [Restorative responses to conflict in schools] · PDF
- [When police come to school: student rights] · PDF
- [Classroom circle starter guide] · PDF
For legal and justice professionals
- [Referring to youth diversion: a guide for Crowns and counsel] · PDF
- [Youth Justice Transformation Lab briefs] · PDF
- [Policy submissions and reports] · PDF
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