Definitions
Define Justice (according to our use in Social)
What is just / fair treatment for behaviour.
What is Youth Criminal Justice Act
False: you can request an accommodation if you cannot attend jury duty for any reason
T/F an 11 year old can be tried under the YCJA?
What is FALSE the YCJA applies to those ages 12-17
To instill positive behaviours and attitudes to make part of society again as opposed to punishing them.
What is rehabilitation
At what age can you be tried as an adult under the YCJA?
What is 14?
List three rules of jurors
- you have to appear / appeal when summoned
- you cannot talk about the case outside of the case
- you need to listen to the case and rule on the defendants guilt
Define Fair and Equitable
What is taking into account individual needs and circumstances when applying rules
Why did the government of Canada create the YCJA?
What is to recognize young offenders are not the same as adult offenders, and to have different consequences which may have them reintegrate back into society
What are the names of the two main justice advocacy groups in Canada
What is The Elizabeth Fry Society and the Howard King Society
What is one of the reasons the government of Canada created the YCJA?
What is to recognize young offenders are not the same as adult offenders, and to have different consequences which may have them reintegrate back into society
List three possible consequences for a youth that does NOT include going to court for a crime
What is
- Do community service
-Get mental health counseling / Addiction counseling
- restitution (re-payment)
What do Justice Advocacy Groups do? (2 answers)
What is they look at the underlying reasons for crime and they work to improve the fairness of the justice system.
If you are arrested as a young offender what are your rights? (3 answers)
What is Remain silent Have your parent or guardian with you during question Have a lawyer in court with you
What are 4 factors that determine the consequences a young offender will face?
What is the seriousness of the crime The history of the young offender The attitude of the young offender Circumstances of the young person
Define defence vs prosecution
What is Defence: Includes the evidence that supports the innocence of the accused Prosecution: Includes the evidence that supports the guilt of the accused
What is the main objective of the YCJA?
To prevent youth crime by addressing the underlying circumstances behind it.
What does it mean to be sequestered?
What is To be removed from contact Juries are sequestered to ensure they consider only the evidence presented in the courtroom.
How does the YCJA treat young people differently as opposed to adult offenders? (4 answers)
What is they created youth justice committees, included victims in the justice system, and hoped to look at each youth as an individual and/or they do not just charge a youth and go to court.
List the consequences a young offender could face if they do not get charged by a police officer for committing a crime. (4 answers)
- get a warning from the officer and/or
- be referred to a program for help
- see mental health professionals, social workers, or other professionals
- be required to attend a Youth Justice Comittee