Laws
the name of the law or act that protects young offenders?
what is the Youth Criminal Justice Act
a list of all criminal acts committed by an individual (erased once individual turns eighteen).
What is a criminal record
What is another term for consequences that might not be a prison sentence?
Extrajudicial Measures
the advocacy group for women.
What is The Elizabeth Fry Society
What is the first intention of the YCJA?
Prevention
the name of the law or act that protects adults offenders?
What is the Criminal Code of Canada
the system used to deal with lawbreakers
what is the justice system
What is an example of a community-based sentence?
community service, counselling
the advocacy group for mostly men (can be for women)
What is the John Howard Society
What is the second intention of the YCJA?
Rehabilitation and Reintegration
What is the difference between First and Second degree murder?
first degree was premeditated, second degree was unplanned
a consequence for a crime, such as prison, or community service?
What is a Sentence
What is restitution?
Paying back damages
What does the John Howard Society do
they help provide public education about laws and the justice system to men and women
What does it mean to give a meaningful consequence?
The consequence directly relates to the crime
Name one circumstance that youth could be charged as an adult
The youth is 14 years of age, committed a serious violent offence, the youth sentence would not effectively hold them accountable, the prosecutor asks, or if an adult was charged with the same crime
to return someone to normal society through therapy and programs.
What is Rehabilitation
What happens if a youth offender does not complete their assigned program, or breaks probation?
They go back to court
what does the Elizabeth Fry society do
they work with young and old women who have broken the law to help them return to their communities
Dealing with restorative justice and helping a youth back on their feet is related to what concept?
Rehabilitation
an example of a "serious offence"?
murder, attempted murder, manslaughter, aggrevated sexual assault
the act of creating and enacting laws.
What is legislation
Under what 3 circumstances can a police officer choose to charge a youth?
The crime was serious, they have a previous criminal record, or they refuse to give their parent/guardian's name
The role of advocacy groups
what is Stand up for the rights of youths and adults accused of crimes
overuse of courts OR fair sentencing OR reintegration OR considering the victims/public