What Was the Pivotal Event in the 1970s That Led

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Essay

What was the pivotal event in the 1970s that led to the transformation of secure-custody intervention in Quebec? What were the major changes introduced in youth offender rehabilitation centres in Quebec after this event?

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Definitions:

Myelinated Axons

Axons that are coated with a protective layer of myelin, which helps to speed the transmission of electrical signals along the nerve cells.

Gray Matter

Gray matter and is a component of the brain and spinal cord, consisting of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and unmyelinated axons, playing a crucial role in processing information.

Refractory Period

The time after an action potential during which a neuron’s cell membrane is unprepared for the next action potential.

Action Potential

A brief electrical impulse that travels down a neuron, triggering the release of neurotransmitters.