Extrajudicial measures under the YCJA refer to processing accused young offenders by means other than through the youth or adult justice system. This approach is best described as which term?

• A. Processing accused young offenders by means other than through the youth or adult justice system
• B. The formal court process in youth justice
• C. Restorative justice measures after a trial
• D. Deportation or removal from the country

Answer: (A)

Extrajudicial measures focus on handling youth offences without sending the case through the formal court system. The idea is to hold the young person accountable in a way that supports rehabilitation and reintegration, especially for less serious or first-time offences. These measures are quick, community-based responses like warnings, cautions, or referrals to programs, and they often include restorative justice approaches that help repair harm to victims and involve families and communities. This approach contrasts with going through the formal court process or dealing with actions after a trial, and it isn’t about removal from the country.