Functions of the YCJA
The YCJA stands for this.
What is the Youth Criminal Justice Act
The goal of the YCJA is to keep the youth out of these.
Prisons/courts.
The number of jurors in a standard jury.
12
The lawyer working to prove the innocence of the accused.
The defense.
The main function of justice advocacy groups.
They work with youths and adults who have broken the law to help them return to their communities.
The first level of intervention when a youth has broken the law.
What is the police (aka THE FUZZ)
Instilling positive behaviors and attitudes in a young offender.
Rehabilitation
Jurors much reach this about a verdict by the end of a trial.
Consensus.
The lawyer working to prove the accused is guilty.
Prosecution.
Justice advocacy groups try to solve this.
The underlying reason for crime.
The YCJA tries to ensure the youth avoid receiving one of these that prevents them from leaving the country.
What is a criminal record.
Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances.
Fair and equitable.
The number of people in which the jurors are picked from.
200
Sentences are given with the goal to eventually make someone a part of society again.
Reintegration.
These organizations work independently of this.
The Canadian government.
The five things considered when deciding whether to charge a youth.
Seriousness, history, attitude and circumstances/background
The institutions and procedures for applying laws in a society.
Justice system
This happens to jurors as they attempt to deliver a verdict of guilty or not guilty.
Sequester
This sentence reflects the idea of an Indigenous tradition.
sentencing circles.
The two Justice Advocacy groups in Canada.
John Howard society and Elizabeth Fry society.
The name given to the YCJA before 2003.
The YOA (Young Offenders Act)
This is the reason that we treat adults and young offenders differently when it comes to consequences of breaking the law.
The reduced maturity of youth.
These conditions must be met in order to be eligible for jury duty.
Over 18
Canadian citizen
No criminal record
Elders run these committees.
Youth Justice Committees
My dad.
Santa Clause