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What is a criminal record?
A document that stays with you for the rest of you life if you have comited a crime.
What age group does the criminal code affect?
Anyone over 18
What does YCJA stand for?
Youth Criminal Justice Act
What does the blindfold represent?
Equality and impartiality - unbiased.
How many people are part of the jury?
12
What is a justice right advocacy group?
They work for social reintegration for youth and adults who have committed a crime.
Are they allowed to publish names of offenders? (true or false)
True
What age group does YCJA affect?
12-17
What does the scale represent?
Punishment must be equal to the crime
Who can be picked to be a jury?
Anyone in Canada who has a Canadian citizenship, is not a known the offender and it over 18.
What factors determine the sentences of young offenders?
Severity, History, Behavior and Situation
Do you have to go to court if you have committed a crime?
Yes, you have to appear in court if you are over 18 and have committed a crime.
Can you be trialed as an adult under the YCJA? Why or why not?
Yes, if the crime if big enough (murder) you can be trialed as an adult.
What is the role of seniors in the YCJA?
Any community can have a Youth Justice Committee
Elders are on the council (important role)
This is for First Nations
What are some reasons that you could refuse to be a jury?
- Pregnant
- Health
- Certain jobs
- Out of the country and can't come back
What is justice?
Punishment for crimes are fair
Why is having a criminal record bad?
It can stop you from travelling to certain countries, have certain jobs, go to schools...
What is the goal of the YCJA?
Help underage offenders get back to normal life with socio-psychological assistance, community work...
What is the justice committee ceremony?
For Indigenous
Ceremony is dedicated to truth, peace and understanding
Knowledge, culture and traditional language are important
Try to show compassion to the young person who needs guidance
Why do we have juries in Canada?
To make a unanimous decision about the offender
What is the difference between John Howard and Elizabeth Fry?
John Howard works to help everyone
Elizabeth Fry works to help women
True or False, can young offenders name be published and can they get their criminal record erased when they turn 18?
True
If called to jury duty, if you remployer allowed to refuse you to miss work and go to court?
No, it is illegal for your employer to hold you back from you're jury duty.