What does the abbreviation YCJA stand for?
Youth criminal Justice Act
What does CCC abbreviation stand for?
Canadian Criminal Code
Who does the Elizabeth Fry Association do?
Helps young women and girls get out of crime life or get out of the YCJA system.
Where is the John Howard Association based out of?
Calgary, Alberta
What does prosecutor mean?
A lawyer that uses evidence to show someone who has broken the law.
What ages does the YCJA protect?
Ages 12 to 17
Does the CCC allow publication of offenders names?
Yes they do.
Where is the Elizabeth Fry work out of?
Calgary, Alberta
Who does the John Howard Society protect?
They help Youth and Adults after crime.
How many Jurors are on a Juries?
What does the YCJA help youth criminals prevent from getting? And what age can they start getting adult sentences?
Prevent adult sentences and age 14
What age groups does the CCC work with?
Men and women ages 18 and up
How do they collect funds for there association?
Donations from supporters.
How does the John Howard Association collect funds?
Through Donations and charity funds.
What are 4 consequences a youth in the YCJA can be sentenced?
Criminal record, Counselling, Prison, Criminal record, Restitution
What are 3 factors to determine consequences?
Seriousness of offence, History of offender, Attitude of offender, The Circumstances of offender
What is the offenders 2 options when proven guilty or not.
Court or a Jury.
When was it founded?
1939
What is their main goal?
To help criminals make positive choices and move away from crime.
What are Canada 2 major citizen led advocacy groups?
John Howard Association, Elizabeth Fry Association
What is the YCJA's main goal to accomplish?
To Rehabilitate and Reintegrate.
Do offenders receive criminal records if convicted?
Yes they do.
What are some 2 programs the Elizabeth Fry association offers?
Affordable housing, immigrant legal advocacy programs, court programs, indigenous cultural supports, prison community outreach, SAGE.
When was the John Howard Association Created?
1867
What is this referencing?
That they only get minor consequences and can easily get into trouble and can get straight out very easily.