Vocabulary
What is the definition of Justice?
Applying laws
What is the goal of the YCJA
To Rehabilitate and Reintegrate
What is the main purpose of advocacy groups?
The help rehabilitate and reintegrate offenders.
What is Jury Duty?
Jury duty refers to the responsibility of citizens to serve as jurors in a court trial.
What is the vocabulary word for a consequence for a crime, such as imprisonment, determined by a court of law.
Sentence
What is the definition of Fair and Equitable?
Governed by rules that apply to everyone, taking into account individual needs and circumstances
With regards to media what is one difference between the YCJA and the Criminal Code of Canada?
Youth get to keep their name out of the media
Women
What are two main requirements one most have to be called to Jury Duty?
Canadian Citizen, 18 years old or older
What is the vocabulary word when a person is required to help in the community as part of their sentence?
Community Service
What is a criminal record?
A permanent record of breaking the law, which is public information. A criminal record can bar you from some jobs, volunteer positions and travel to other countries
What age can youth be triad as an adult if the offence is serious enough?
14
What does Recidivism mean?
Recommitting a crime
Listen to evidence, Deliberate, Decision Make
What is the Criminal Code of Canada?
The Criminal Code of Canada is a federal statute that outlines criminal law in Canada for adults
What vocabulary word means to instill positive behaviours and attitudes?
Rehabilitation
Who would most likely use sentencing circles in regards to youth crime?
Indigenous offenders
What organization does this represent?
works with people who have come into conflict with the law,
reviews, evaluates and advocates for changes in the criminal justice process, engages in public education on matters relating to criminal law and its application, and
Promotes crime prevention through community and social development activities.
believe people have the right to live in a safe and peaceful society as well as a responsibility implied by this right to respect the law
John Howard Society
How many people are on a Jury?
12
What is the vocabulary word for the institution and procedures for applying laws in a society?
What vocabulary word means to make part again?
Reintegrate
Why is the YCJA necessary when talking about youth offenders?
Do Advocacy groups help offenders find jobs?
Yes
List some ways you could get out of Jury duty?
- Medically unable
- Conflict of Interest
- Puts your life in harm
Define the Youth Criminal Justice Act
The Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) is a federal law in Canada that governs the legal treatment of youth (ages 12 to 17) who are accused of committing criminal offenses. It came into force in 2003. It aims to keep youth out of prison