Terms to know
Canada has different rules for people under the age of 18 (youth) and people 18 and older (adults). In 1908 Canada passed this act to deal with youth that broke the law
Juvenile Delinquents Act
The YCJA Prohibits adult sentences for youths aged
This is the year that the YCJA became a part of the Canadian Justice System
2003
Adult individuals participate in Canada's justice system by serving on this, which determines the outcome of a trial
Jury
The acronym YCJA stands for this.
Youth Criminal Justice Act
The Criminal Code in Canada deals with these mature people when they break the law
Adults of 18 yrs of age and older.
This was the name of the 1984 act that preceded the YCJA.
Young Offenders Act.
In Canada government creates laws but it is enforced by this.
Courts
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information, is known as?
Criminal Record
The YCJS allows adult sentences for youth aged
14 years or older
These are different options that courts in Canada can impose on youth instead of being remanded into custody (Jail).
Extra-Judicial Measures.
Citizens in Canada can be involved in influencing laws by doing one of these two things.
Voting or lobbying
A consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law
A sentence
These together mean to provide young offenders with the skills to make positive choices in the future, and to help them find positive ways to participate in their community.
rehabilitate & reintegrate
The YCJA prevents youth in Canada from having a permanent one of these, which can make it difficult to create a future, and get a job if convicted.
Criminal Record.
This advocacy group works with anyone who has been released from prison, and believes that the government is not doing enough to prevent young people from committing crimes
To instill positive behaviours and attitudes
Rehabilitate
When in custody youth and charged youth have the right to have this kept private, and not shared with the public.
Identity
These are the four factors when determining the consequences for youth when they break the law in Canada.
The seriousness of the offense
The history of the young person
The attitude of the young person
The circumstances of the young person
These committees are made up of volunteers who agree to work with the young offenders.
Youth Justice Committees