Vocabulary
This means applying laws
Justice
The age for people who are under the YCJA
12-17 (18 less a day) year olds
This must be given to the victim from the youth offender
apology
Organizations that work independently from the government to try to find and solve reason for a crime
Advocacy group
These are the two exceptions to have a youth name published
Youth is tried as an adult and youth is a threat to the community
Laws that are created through the legislative process
Legislation
Age they qualify for adult sentences if the crime is serious enough
14 - 17 year olds
A youth may have to do this type of work
Community service work
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information
Criminal record
This stands for impartiality and objectivity
Lady Justice
A consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law
Sentence
This ensures privacy for a youth that commits a crime
No publication of names
A youth offender may be asked to give this to charity
Donation
What is best for society as a whole
Public Good
Indigenous youth may be part of this as their consequence (different from other youth)
Sentencing circle
Reintegrate
Criminal Record
Justice Committee
To hold a youth accountable without proceeding through the formal court process
Extrajudicial Measures
John Howard Society is an example of this
Advocacy group
To instill positive behaviours and attitudes
Rehabilitation
Instead of jail youth are given this as an alternative consequence
counselling or community service
For a youth to have extrajudicial sanctions they must do this
Admit to committing a crime and be willing to participate in a program
The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society
Justice System
Indigenous Youth account for this percentage of youth in custody
50%