Criminal Code
of Canada
of Canada
What age does the Criminal Code of
Canada start?
18
Which advocacy group works
mostly with women?
Elizabeth Fry Society
Every Canadian is assumed __?__ until
proven guilty.
Innocent
What does every citizen need to do
in order to make the justice system
work?
Obey the law
Participate in the justice system
(jury duty)
1 + 1 = ?
2
What type of criminal record
does an adult receive?
Mandatory, permanent record
Which groups does the John
Howard society work with?
Men, women and young people
Identify 2 extrajudicial measures
a police officer can choose when
arresting a young offender
Recommend counselling, rehab
Letter to parents/victim
Escort home
Community service
Referral to community agency
What is a youth justice committee?
A group of volunteers including Elders from the
community who work with young Indigenous
offenders and victims to reach
resolution to crime.
What law deals with adults only?
Criminal Code of Canada
Where does an adult go when charged?
Court
When these societies advocate
for offender and victim rights what
type of group are they?
Lobby Group
Identify your rights when arrested
Name at least 1
Right to remain silent
Right to an attorney/parent present
Right to know why you are under arrest
What is the YCJA NOT about?
Punishment
What does reintegrate mean?
The act of reintroducing a criminal
into society after incarceration and
rehabilitation
What is the most significant difference
between the Criminal Code of Canada
And the YCJA?
YJCA deals with youth age 12-17
while the CoC only deals with adults
over the age of 18.
Name one thing the John Howard and
Elizabeth Fry society do to assist
offenders as they transition from
incarceration.
Counselling
Job training
Housing assistance
Education support
Financial support
What conditions must exist for a youth
to be charged as an adult?
14 or older
Charged with a serious offense such
as aggravated assault, murder
What happens to youth under
the age of 12 who commit a crime?
Referral to child protection services
Parents may be charged for neglect
What is a lobby group?
A lobby group is a group of people
hired by an organization who pressure
government to change or enact law
that benefits the company they work
for
What impact does a criminal record
have on you as an adult?
A criminal record changes ones ability to secure
employment and travel IF the record was given under
Name one way the John Howard and
Elizabeth Fry Society assist victims
Counselling
Arrange justice committees
Advocate
What can the court system NOT do
with a young offenders information?
Release name and photo of the
offender to the public or media
Describe what a youth criminal record
is.
A document or record of criminal
activity that lasts for a period of
3-5 years after the sentence is complete.
What is parole?
A conditional release of a
prisoner from prison