The YCJA is the law that governs Canada’s youth justice system. The act provides fair and equitable treatment and punishment for all youth in Canada from ages 12-17. The YCJA became law in 2002 and was passed by Parliament in April 1st, 2003, further becoming a federal law. Looking at offender’s rights against public safety, the offender’s rights are far more important. The YCJA ensures accountability of young offenders thru the rehabilitation for reintegration policy. It grants them another chance to not be offenders, which shows that governance in Canada is effective as it includes the rights of young offenders. A crucial part of the YCJA that deals young offenders with fairness and equity is the rehabilitation for reintegration policy, making