YCJA
This is the criminal code used for Canadian youth that applies to those between the ages of 12 and 18
What is the YCJA?
What are mobility rights?Every citizen has the right to enter, remain and leave Canada
What are mobility rights?
It is intended to rehabilitate young criminals and help them back into society.
What is the main intention of the YCJA?
They work with and for women and girls in the justice system, particularly those who are or may be criminalized.
What is the Elizabeth Fry Society?
The right of the offenders to not have their names released to the public and to not have their name written on criminal code.
What are Youth Rights?
individuals who may be an "immediate threat to aviation security" and prevent them from flying.
What is the No Fly List?
Advocacy groups are involved in the justice system by working independently of the government to solve the underlying reasons for crime.
What are the John Howard and Elizabeth Fry Societies?
Elders volunteer to work on Youth Justice Committees with young offenders in communities. The committees reflect the idea of the sentencing circles
How does Aboriginal Justice work?
The seriousness of the offence, the history of the young person, the attitude of the young person, and the circumstances.
What factors determine the consequences young offenders face?
The highest law of Canada that sets out the framework for how Canada is to be governed.
What is the constitution