What Is Meant by the Notion of a Bifurcated Youth

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Essay

What is meant by the notion of a bifurcated youth justice system, and why can Canada be said to have a youth justice system that fits this description?

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Definitions:

Close Interaction

Intimate or personal engagement between individuals, often involving direct communication or physical proximity.

Fictive Kin

A family in which nonrelatives are accepted as part of a family.

Social Kin

Individuals who are considered family based on social ties, affection, or chosen familial bonds, rather than blood relation.

Nonrelatives

Individuals who are not part of one's family by birth, marriage, or adoption.