What federal legislation applies to persons aged 12 to 17 and includes the use of extrajudicial measures for less serious offences in an effort to reduce young offenders' incarceration rates?
A) Youth Justice Act
B) Young Offenders Act
C) Juvenile Delinquents Act
D) Youth Criminal Justice Act
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