The Law is (Not) for Kids, Revised and Updated Edition

The Law Is (Not) for Kids will serve as an excellent resource in the classroom, particularly for high school students passionate about legal activism and anyone interested in a future in law. Canadian Children's Book News

The Law Is (Not) for Kids deserves a place in any high school library’s circulating collection and its reference shelves. CM: Canadian Review of Materials

An invaluable resource not only for parents, counsellors, and educators but also for lawyers, judges, and others who support youth involved in the Canadian legal system. Legislation, conventions, charters, and court cases, along with useful resources, make this book impressive. The Lawyer's Daily

Written for youth and children, this practical guide to the legal rights of minors aims to be 'a trustworthy source of information' on everything from children’s rights if parents divorce, to what to do if you (a minor) feel treated unfairly at school, work or elsewhere, to what can happen and what to do if you’re arrested. Clearly written, with fascinating sidebar stories, this is an essential book for young citizens. Alberta Views

The Law is (Not) for Kids emphasizes, now more than ever, children and youth should become familiar with their rights and develop tools and resources to support these rights. Lecic and Zuker demonstrate that children and youth should be invited to the table and included in conversations about their wellbeing and rights. This book is a key source in preparing young people for this endeavour and encouraging more young people to share their perspectives with adults who understand the importance of youth inclusion and listening. Canadian Criminal Justice Association

Lecic and Zuker have done a masterful job in producing this invaluable resource for young people in Canada. The authors answer key questions young people have about rights and laws that affect them at home, at school, at work, and in their relationships. Provincial and territorial variations in law are included making the guide relevant to all Canadian children and youth. The discussion is clear and straightforward with no moralistic or patronizing overtones. The information it contains provides an excellent basis for adults and youth to negotiate rules and standards of behavior. In addition to being a useful resource to parents and teachers, I would like to see The Law is (Not) for Kids become a required component of citizenship education for all junior and high school students in Canada. Katherine Covell, PhD, Children’s Rights Consultant

This book is an important and timely document. The Law is (Not) for Kids is a highly accessible legal manual for young people that apprises them not only of the form and content of Canada’s laws for the young but also what children and youth can expect in terms of their civil liberties, their legal protections, and their ability to influence law and justice. Importantly, while the book speaks directly to young people, it also speaks to a larger public including parents, educators and all levels of judicial officials. A young person’s legal rights document of such clarity and focus has been needed for years and it has finally arrived. Bernard Schissel, Professor Emeritus, Royal Roads University and Professor Emeritus, University of Saskatchewan

There is a gap in information about these topics for youth, rather than for adults about youth. […] This book should be made widely available and incorporated into school curriculum. Voula Marinos, Brock University