A police reference manual on youth and violence

Nicholas Bala, Canada. Solicitor General Canada, Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family

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A police reference manual on youth and violence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Nicholas Bala, Canada. Solicitor General Canada, Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered how police help kids who get into trouble? Imagine a world where officers use special rules and careful plans to keep everyone safe, especially when things get tough at school or at home. But how do they decide the best way to help? That’s a big question with many answers.

Themes

Police Services for JuvenilesJuvenile JusticeViolence PreventionYouthLegal Education

Quick Assessment

This manual offers detailed guidance intended for police officers on handling youth violence in Canada, covering various situations such as school incidents, family violence, and legal procedures under the Young Offenders Act. Although written for a professional audience, the content is accessible to middle-grade readers interested in law enforcement and juvenile justice. Parents should note that the book includes discussions of serious topics like violence and legal processes, but it is presented in an educational and factual manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Legal Procedures Violence Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

259 pages
ISBN
0662221648
Pages
259
Publisher
Canadian Research Institute for Law and the Family
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Police Services for JuvenilesCanadaPreventionViolence