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Young Offenders
Individuals younger than age 18 who have violated federal or provincial laws or municipal or local ordinances, a lawful order of the court or other mandates which bring them under the jurisdiction of the juvenile justice system.
The above terms and definitions are part of the Taxonomy of Human Services, used here by permission of INFO LINE of Los Angeles.