Definitions
The Basics
Consequences
Sentencing
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The law that governs Canada's youth justice system. It applies to youth who are at least 12 but under 18

What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act

100

The age that a youth can be held criminally responsible under the YCJA

What is 12 years old?

100

Because of the YCJA, most young offenders are allowed to avoid this.

What is a criminal record

100

The act of restoring something lost or stolen to its proper owner, such as paying for damaged property. A young person may be given this as a punishment.

What is restitution

100
This person chooses what sentence to give a young person based on what he deems fit
What is a judge
200
A lawyer who uses evidence to show that someone has broken the law
What is a prosecuter
200
What ages does the Youth Criminal Justice Act deal with?
What is age 12-17
200

Where a young person goes when they do not complete their program or if they commit a serious crime. 

What is court? 

200

Help in the community performed as part of a sentence, such as assisting with a community clean-up

What is community service?

200

These committees typically consist of volunteers from the community who are trained to work with young offenders and their families to address the underlying causes of their behavior and help them make positive changes.

What is a Youth Justice Committee?

300

Consists of 12 people chosen from among the general population who are over 18 years of age.

What is a jury?

300

12 to 14 years old are prohibited from receiving this under the Youth Criminal Justice Act 

What are Adult Sentences? 


300
When a young person breaks the law and is caught by a police officer, there are two things the police officer may do.
What is either charge the young person(and send her to court) or doesn't charge the young person
300
A building to which people are legally committed as a punishment for a crime or while awaiting trial. Young offenders may go here when their crime is serious or they have a previous criminal record.
What is prison
300

What is the main goal of the YCJA when dealing with young offenders? (the 2 big "R's")

Reintegration and Rehabilitation

400

A legal principle that states that a person cannot escape liability for breaking a law simply because they were unaware of its existence or provisions.

Ignorance of the law 

400

This organization specifically focuses on justice issues for women and girls.

The Elizabeth Fry Society 

400

A fundamental principle in democratic societies that emphasizes the presumption of innocence for individuals accused of a crime.

What is innocent until proven guilty?

400

The individual who assists a person accused of a crime

Defense Attorney

400

This kind of decision is needed in order for a jury to pass a guilty or not guilty verdict

What is unanimous?

500
Term to summarize a consequence for a crime no matter how severe it may be.
What is a sentence
500

What is it called when a jury has not reached a verdict in a trial and has to stay in a motel overnight,

What is Sequestered?

500

Not all youths found committing a crime are charged criminally. Name three alternatives to a criminal charge available to police. 

What is for example: calling parents, community service, a fine, restitution, counselling and/or supervision, apology, essay and/or presentation, caution letter, etc

500

Imposing a sentence that is harsher than the crime committed is neither ___or ___

What is fair or equitable?

500

What term describes alternative measures used to address minor offenses committed by young persons outside of formal court proceedings under the YCJA?

Extrajudicial Measures 

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