Vocabulary
Definition of criminal record
A permanent record of breaking the law
The YCJA is an acronym for what?
Youth Criminal Justice Act
What is the YCJA's main objective?
To prevent crimes for youth offenders and protect youth rights
True or False: teachers can search your locker with reasonable suspicion
True (too bad!)
Definition of rehabilitate
Instill positive behaviours and attitudes
To which ages does the YCJA apply?
12-17
The YCJA ensures youths aren't treated the same as ______.
Adults
The YCJA was established by who
Who is Anne McLellan
Definition of community service
Help in the community performed as part of a sentence
The YCJA recognizes and protects youth _________
Rights
The objective of restitution is to...
Reimbursement (pay back) for victim or to replace what was broken
In which province was the YCJA established (think Bill to Law)
Ontario
Define Youth Justice Committee
A group of community volunteers that work with the youth offender to rehabilitate and reintegrate.
The YCJA is to youth what the _________ is to adults.
The Criminal Code of Canada
The YCJA focuses on these two words that start with 'R'.
Rehabilitate and reintegrate
The YCJA was established in which year
When is 2003
Definition of Justice Advocacy Group
A citizen-led, independent organization that actively works to improve fairness and equality in society by advocating for rights in the justice system.
Name the other Justice Advocacy Group. Who do they focus on?
Elizabeth Fry, women and girls
Name 4 possible consequences a young offender might face.
Youth Justice Committee, community service, jail, sentencing circle, restitution, criminal record (rare)
Name a Justice Advocacy Group
John Howard, Elizabeth Fry Society