After reading this you should be able to:

• Recognize those who influence your choices regarding drug use and abuse.
  
  
• Recognize the consequences of your choices (physical, emotional, legal) regarding drug use and abuse.
  
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of what the Criminal Code of Canada is.
  
  
• Demonstrate a general understanding of what the Youth Criminal Justice Act is.
  
  
• State the age that you are considered to be a Young Offender
  
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of being arrested and charged with a criminal offence.
  
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of the consequences of becoming involved in criminal activity/drug use and abuse.
  
  
• Demonstrate an understanding of what role the police perform in the arrest and charging process of a young person.