ABSTRACT
The incidence of youth-involved homicide in Canada is comparatively low with respect to the United States and moderate with respect to the global rates. Because of our unique geographical and regional/cultural diversity, it is important to understand the legal and social contexts in which these events occur. This chapter presents an overview of youth-related homicide in Canada, first highlighting the legislative landscape in youth justice in Canada and as it relates to juvenile homicide specifically. Statistics on youth-involved homicide, experiences, and outcomes for young people involved in the justice system for homicide follow. Some of the challenges to understanding and studying this phenomenon in Canada are then discussed. The chapter concludes with a series of recommendations for future consideration and investigation.
